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Is the comic strip dead?

The newspaper comic strip didn't go extinct — it evolved. But if your work doesn't keep up, your career may be fossilized! From Reddit-ready square comics to vertical-scroll storytelling, they explore how creators are adapting to phones, social media, and changing reading habits while keeping the heart of the comic strip alive.

Topics covered

The evolution of newspaper comic strips

Why horizontal strips existed in the first place

How phones changed comics formatting

Square-format comics on Reddit and social media

Vertical-scroll storytelling

Why readers won’t rotate their phones

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