Comics - Part 4

Published: November 23, 2006, 6:42 am

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Current TrendsThe state of the comic at the beginning of the 21st century is mixed. Comic strips have established themselves as a vital part of the daily newspaper, followed by millions of readers who are quick to complain if one of their favorites is dropped. At the same time, many of the top cartoonists such as Berkeley Breathed and Bill Watterson have left the profession, whether because they are creatively burnt out, financially secure through book and merchandise sales, or frustrated by the limits of the medium (or a combination of these). There may never be another cartoonist with the longevity and commitment of Charles Schulz, who died in February 2000 on the night before his final Peanuts strip ran. Schulz alone authored the groundbreaking strip for 50 years, and he also decided that the strip would not continue after his death (except in reruns).Comic books may face even greater challenges in the future. The form has undergone great change, from an industry focused

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