"The Adventures of Mr. Obadiah Oldbuck" (Rodolphe Töpffer)

"The Adventures of Mr. Obadiah Oldbuck" by Rodolphe Töpffer is an early comic story from 1837 that combines illustrations and text to narrate the humorous misadventures of its protagonist. Often considered one of the first comic strips, it uses sequential drawings to tell a humorous tale about Mr. Oldbuck’s romantic pursuits and comic mishaps. The work pioneered the comic book format by integrating visuals with storytelling, influencing future comic art. Its playful style and witty narrative marked a significant development in visual storytelling, blending art and literature in a way that remains foundational to comic storytelling today.