The story behind Canada’s first-ever comic book

Most don’t know that the Second World War brought about a brief golden age for home-grown comics — but these researchers are hoping to change that. Read the article here.

📚🦸A #HamOnt comics historian is working with a group of researchers and enthusiasts to mark the 80th anniversary of the first Canadian comic book. Better Comics #1, from Vancouver’s Maple Leaf Publishing came out in 1941 during a unique period of homegrown comics. [1/12] https://t.co/jt2hZGyfsx

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