Smithsonian traces comic book history from Yellow Kid to webcomics
A Smithsonian magazine special report by Roy Schwartz and Frank Stockton examines the history of American comic book creators, spanning from 'The Yellow Kid' to Superman and contemporary webcomics. The piece is part of the 'America at 250: The Revolutionary Spark' series. Schwartz focuses on the intersection of comics and Jewish culture, while Stockton publishes Studio Notes, an online guide on painting and drawing. The report covers key milestones and figures in the evolution of the medium.
Key facts
- The report is part of Smithsonian magazine's 'America at 250: The Revolutionary Spark' series.
- Roy Schwartz writes about the intersection of comics and Jewish culture.
- Frank Stockton is an illustrator who publishes Studio Notes.
- The history covers from 'The Yellow Kid' to Superman to webcomics.
- The article is a special report on comic book creators.
- The publication is by Smithsonian magazine.
- The report highlights the astounding true story of America's comic book creators.
- The series commemorates America's 250th anniversary.
Entities
Artists
- Roy Schwartz
- Frank Stockton
Institutions
- Smithsonian magazine