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Discusses why the author read boys' weeklies while growing up in Britain in the early 1970s. The stories of war and sport in the "Victor," a boys' adventure paper; Role of the hero Alf Tupper in "Victor'; Author's experience finding some old copies of "Victor"; Issue of patriotism; Author George Orwell's views on reading adventure stories; Observation that the "Victor" ignored the problems of our time, political or otherwise; Mention of the original boys' weekly, the "Boys' Own Paper," founded in 1879.

Reviews the minor motion picture "American Splendor" directed by Shari Springer Berman and Robert Pulcini, and taken from the comic strip by Harvey Pekar.

Highlights the changes in the characters and stories of comic books. Target market of comic books; Information on the story of `Watchmen,' by Alan Moore; Recognition by critiques on the art of comic books.

Analyzes the popularity of the comic strip `Peanuts,' created by the late cartoonist Charles Schulz. Illusion of innocence and permanence of hope in the comic strip; Description of the comic strip characters; Detachment of `Peanuts' from the violence in the real world; `Peanuts' as part of United States culture.

The article discusses the right-wing Comicsgate movement against purportedly left-wing aspects of comic books. Topics include the political views of comic book author Stan Lee, the role of progressive politics in superhero comics about figures such as Spider-Man and the X-Men, and the history of geek culture in relation to liberalism.

The article presents a comic strip entitled "Welcome to the Next Five Years of Your Life" which mentions how a character in the comic strip will be the first journalist to see a meeting between the British Prime Minister and the Queen of England.

The comic strip "Vox Pop," by Hannah Berry is presented.

A comic strip about a problem with toilet plumbing is presented.

The comic strip "Vox Pop" by Hannah Berry is presented.

The article reports on "The Boondocks," a television series based on the controversial comic strip. Its protagonists are two African-American brothers who move from the South Side of Chicago to the suburbs and lampoon current politics and African-American figures. Martin Luther King, Jr., Oprah, Rosa Parks, R. Kelly and President George W. Bush have all been parodied. Creator Aaron McGruder hopes the show will be regarded as akin to "The Simpsons."

Describes the international popularity of the foreign correspondent known as Tintin created by Hergé otherwise known as George Rémi. Consideration of how the comic strip address politics and business throughout history; Celebration of the 75th birthday of Tintin; Reference to the exhibit 'The Adventures of Tintin at Sea' at the National Maritime Museum in London, England; Focus on the liberalism inherent in the Tintin comics.

Comments on the latest in Japanese comic books called 'shonen-ai' which mean boy-love. How the comic books focus on characters who are homosexual; Details of a comic book called 'Gravitation' about two high-school youths and their efforts to become musicians.

The author recounts his experience of attending the 2015 gala event of the writers' organization PEN in New York City and discusses the controversy over the organization's decision to give one of its annual awards to the staff of the French satire magazine "Charlie Hebdo" for their courage in continuing to produce the magazine after the January 2015 fatal attack on its offices. Topics include his experiences as a comics author and defending offensive speech.

A comic strip is presented satirizing New Year's Resolutions, depicting a man exercising and turning into a monster and going to work.

The comic strip 'Seggy's' is presented.

The comic strip "The Life of an Egg" is presented.

The article presents a comic strip which humorously depicts a series of issues facing the British government as of August 9, 2013 through a series of statues including Prince George of Cambridge representing the meritocracy, the extreme heat in the summer of 2013, and British immigration policy.

The comic strip "Equal," by Tom Humberstone is presented, which looks at public opinion about same-sex civil partnership in Great Britain.

A horror comic strip on politics and politicians is presented.

A comic strip is presented which mocks a British politician for being unable to answer the questions of a reporter but instead hoping to employ various tactics including repetition and the Jedi Mind Trick to prevent a journalist from asking him questions he cannot answer.

A comic is presented in which the author discusses a trip he took to Leeds, England in November 2012, describing how allegations of child sexual abuse against late television host Jimmy Savile have caused the city to remove his name from public buildings and attempt to remove any record of him.

A cartoon is presented that depicts British police being asked about the country's 2011 riots.

The article presents the comic strip "Metaman" by Tom Humberstone.

The article reflects on the realism of scenes from the film "The Dark Knight Rises" as well as the story's origin in comics.

The article focuses on the 2012 Hyper Japan exposition in London, England. Information is provided on cosplaying, the act of dressing up in costume as a character from a video game, television program, or film. Topics include the number of men and women that attend cosplay events and the elaborate costumes that some cosplayers wear.

The comic strip "J and B" is presented.

The comic strip "J and B" is presented.

A comic strip is presented which depicts the devil asking for an accurate biography and offering a contract to potential authors.

The article presents a list of three television programs scheduled to air in Great Britain during September 2007 and recommends them to readers of the magazine. The three shows are "Comics Britannia," "Johnny Vegas' Guide to Evangelical Christianity," and the documentary program "The Protestant Revolution."

The comic strip "Payne's Grey" is presented.

The article presents a comic strip about a man who wishes to be a better Christian.

The article reports on the comic marathon held at the Institute of Contemporary Arts in London (England). The contest featured cartoonists from around the world, all working to create a 24-page story in 24 hours. The cartoonist from this publication, David Simonds, charted the history of evolution from the Big Bang to the presidency of George W. Bush.

The comic strip "Payne's Grey" is presented.

In this article the author discusses the 2006 announcement by Frank Miller, the author of the comic book "Sin City," that he will produce a comic in which Batman battles al-Qaeda. He examines the impact of comic super-heroes on the American collective consciousness, suggesting that somehow they represent victory when no such victory has occurred. The author suggests that Batman has embarked on a fight he cannot win.

A comic strip called "Payne's Grey" by Chris Priestley is presented.

A comic strip by Chris Priestley is presented.

The comic strip mentions Newbold Verdon being a comedian who cannot make people laugh.

Comments on the Scottish comic strips 'Oor Wullie' and 'The Broons,' drawn by Dudley Dexter Watkins, published by DC Thomson of Dundee, and found in the Scottish newspaper the 'Sunday Post.'

Offers the author's views on class consciousness and the 'Beano' in London, England. Topic of Lord Snooty being deemed irrelevant to the modern child; How the 'Beano' has changed in 30 years; Idea that his son is concerned about being seen reading the comic; Reference to the book 'The Corrections,' by Jonathan Franzen.

Presents a humorous comic strip on the politics in Great Britain.

Offers commentary on the Web site for the British comic character, `Beano.' The anti-authoritarian tone of the site, which remains true to the comic; Description of the Web site and its interactive nature; Description of the company that runs the Web site, DC Thomson.

Opinion. Argues that the tendency of the stand-up routines of stand-up comics towards generalisation make them inadequate fuel for writing a novel. Significance of generalisation; Approach of a number of stand-up comics to novel writing.