Comic strip facts for kids

A comic strip is a series of panels with cartoon drawings that tell a story. These stories can be very funny and make you laugh, or they can be serious and exciting. You can find comic strips in newspapers and on the internet. Comic strips found online are often called webcomics.

An American comic strip from 1920

What Are Comic Strips?

A comic strip uses a sequence of drawings to show events happening one after another. Each drawing is usually inside a box, called a panel. When you read the panels in order, they create a complete story. Sometimes, characters speak using speech bubbles, which are shapes with words inside them that point to the character who is talking.

Where to Find Comic Strips

You might see comic strips every day in your local newspaper. They are often found in a special section, sometimes called the "comics page." Many newspapers have featured popular comic strips for decades. With the rise of the internet, many artists now share their comic strips online. These are known as webcomics. Webcomics can be found on special websites or social media platforms.

Famous Comic Strips and Webcomics

Over the years, many comic strips have become very famous and loved by millions of people.

• Peanuts: Created by Charles Schulz, this strip features characters like Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and Lucy. It's known for its humor and thoughtful ideas.
• Calvin and Hobbes: By Bill Watterson, this comic tells the adventures of a mischievous boy named Calvin and his stuffed tiger, Hobbes, who comes to life when no one else is around.
• Motley's Crew: This strip was created by Ben Templeton and Tom Forman.
• Between Friends: This comic strip is written and drawn by Sandra Bell-Lundy.

Some popular webcomics include:

• Penny Arcade: This webcomic focuses on video game culture and news.
• Xkcd: Known for its stick-figure drawings, this webcomic often explores topics in science, mathematics, and romance with a unique sense of humor.

Images for kids

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  Illustrated Chips (1896). Harmsworth titles would enjoy a monopoly of comics in the UK until the emergence of DC Thomson comics in the 1930s.

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  Gene Ahern's The Squirrel Cage (January 3, 1937), an example of a topper strip which is better remembered than the strip it accompanied, Ahern's Room and Board.

See also

In Spanish: Tira de prensa para niños