Comics: The Famous and Forgotten

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COMICS: The Famous & Forgotten tells the story of comic art in Britain – from the famous to the forgotten. Discover the birth of the comic strip, travel through the anarchic worlds of Beano, Viz and 2000AD, meet iconic superheroes, and learn how legendary artists such as David Lloyd and Bryan Talbot cemented Britain's legacy as a powerhouse in the world of comics.

How did comic strips first get popular in Victorian Britain? What's the story behind Dennis the Menace? Who was the first British superhero?

Expand your horizons and hear the untold stories of comic art – girls' comics, underground zine movements and the young artists of today. Experience the humour, adventure and wonder in each square panel, and even get inspired to pick up a pencil yourself.

This exhibition reveals some of the most iconic, nostalgic and surprising artworks from The Cartoon Museum's collection. The Cartoon Museum is the only museum in Britain committed to the collection, preservation and display of comic and cartoon history.

Thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Comics The Famous and Forgotten is developed and produced by The Cartoon Museum.