PANEL BY PANEL An Illustrated History Of Australian Comics

Panel by Panel An Illustrated History of Australian Comics written by the late John Ryan. Profusely illustrated from the author's extensive collection, examples of many rare comics are reprinted for the first time in any publication. It concentrates on newspaper and older small press comics.

This is the first comprehensive exploration of the history of comic strips in Australia, tracing the art form from its early beginnings in the Melbourne Punch and The Bulletin to the rise of enduring titles such as You & Me (now The Potts) and the iconic Ginger Meggs.

This groundbreaking work highlights the influence of pioneering comics that paved the way for beloved characters like Fatty Finn, Bib and Bub, The Blimps, and many others, all of which are covered within its pages.