Argument

In the beginning I want to introduce you in the world of cartoons. A cartoon is a sketch or
drawing, usually humorous, seen in a newspaper or a TV program, symbolizing or caricaturing
some action, subject, or person of popular interest.

I have chosen this topic because animation is present everywhere, from advertisements and PC
games to films. Some believe that their development has already reached its peak, many more
expect that both the art form and the technology behind it will continue to develop.

Animations are important in children’s lives because it fulfills their soul with dreams and hope.
Cartoons helped me to look at the real world in another way, a less serious or stressful way. I
will present some of the well known American cartoons including the characters and their
history.

Cartoons History
As printing techniques developed, due to the technological advances of the industrial revolution,
magazines and newspapers were established. In 1845, the drawings, which regularly appeared in
newspapers and magazines, gained a name: cartoons. So the history of American comics began.
In that time newspaper comics served as further entertainment for the readers. But in the 20th
century comics became an integral part of American culture.

The earliest-known American cartoon, published belongs to the Victorian Age period. Victorian
Age material is characterized by illustrations without word balloons and, typically, without the
storytelling.

In the late 19th century, the modern comic strip was born with the appearance of Richard
Outcault’s The Yellow Kid in Hogan’s Alley , and the Platinum Age began. In this period word
balloons and stories became a part of the comics.

The period from the late 1930s through the end of the 1940s is referred to as the Golden Age of
comic books. It featured extremely large print-runs, with action comics and Captain
Marvel selling over half a million copies a month each. Comics provided very popular cheap
entertainment during World War II, especially among soldiers.

DC started a revival in superhero comics in 1956 with the October 1956, revival of its former
golden age top-seller The Flash. Many comics historians recognize this as the beginning of the
Silver Age of American comic books
There is no one single event that can be said to herald the beginning of the Bronze Age. One
such event was the April 1970 issue of Green Lantern, which added Green Arrow as a title
character and the death of Spider-Man's girlfriend, Gwen Stacy, at the hands of the Green Goblin
in Amazing Spider-Man
The Modern Age of Comic Books is the period in the history of American comic books which
began in 1985 and continues through the present day. Writers and artists redefined classic
characters and launched new series that brought cartoons to levels not seen in decades.

Garfield
is an American comic strip created by Jim Davis. Originally published locally as Jon in 1976,
then in nationwide as a Sunday strip from1978 as Garfield. It chronicles the life of the title
character, Garfield the cat. He is an orange, fuzzy tabby cat born in the kitchen of an Italian
restaurant who immediately ate all the pasta and lasagna in sight, thus developing his love and
obsession for lasagna and pizza.

Many of the gags focus on Garfield's obsessive eating and obesity; dislike of spiders; his hatred
of Mondays, and his abuse of Odie and Jon

Popeye
Popeye the Sailor Man is a fictional cartoon character created by Elzie Crisler Segar. His
superpower was getting "strength" from eating spinach.
There is no absolute sense of continuity in the stories, although certain plot and presentation
elements remain mostly constant, including purposeful contradictions in Popeye's capabilities.
Popeye seems bereft of manners and uneducated, yet he often comes up with solutions to
problems that seem impossible to the police or the scientific community. He has shown
investigative sense, scientific ingenuity, and successful diplomatic arguments.
DC and Marvel Comics
Marvel and DC have been synonymous with one thing, superheroes. These comic book
companies have built entire empires based oncrime-fighting characters

DC Comics

DC Comics is one of the largest and oldest American comic book companies, with their first
comic being published in 1937. The majority of its publications take place within the
fictional DC Universe
DC Comics started its hero-making in 1934, defining its heroes as mythic beings who fight for
saving humanity. Superman, Batman and the Flash were all the perfect examples of virtue,
strength, will-power or personal fortitude.
Those protectors exist to be the exemplars of how great humanity can be when we work together
toward common goals.Their heroes promote the future of humanity, some of these characters are
still seen today as classic superhero icons. DC comics told fantastic stories with broad themes
about upholding justice and defending the weak.

Marvel Comics

The Marvel era began in 1961, the year that the company launched The Fantastic Four and other
superhero titles created by Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko and many others. Marvel is known
for its superhero characters such as well-known: Spider-Man, Iron Man, Captain America
amd Hulk, as well as popular superhero teams such as the Avengers. Most of Marvel's fictional
characters operate in a single reality known as the Marvel Universe, with most locations
mirroring real-life places; many major characters are based in New York City.

Marvel Comics, approach to hero-making was somewhat different.Where DC showed gods in

Despite their differences between their characters, storylines and universe both companies have
successfully managed to create a place where most humans find themselves needing guidance
and looking to mythology to find the answers.Comics are a modern mythology which, regardless
of its humble beginnings, has evolved into a cultural force.
Conclusion
Comic strips are more than superhero stories. This type of cartoons talk about real-life
problems in an imaginary setting that might make them appear less serious. Fans have found
something special within the pages of comics. Each comic empire has provided fans with
inspiration and hope, leaving an impact forever on their culture.