Move over Gotham, there’s a more important city in comic-book history. #Glasgow is home to the world’s first comic, The Glasgow Looking Glass, which first appeared on 11 June, 1825. This podcast from the University of Glasgow’s College of Arts uncovers the story
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img: “A Regular Row”, Vol 1, no. 14, 9 Jan 1826
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Stories from Glasgow: Episode Two - The World’s First Comic

Move over Gotham, there’s a more important city in comic book history. Glasgow is home to the world’s first comic, The Glasgow Looking Glass, and in this episode, we’re uncovering its fascinating story.