Museums: Cartoon and Comic Art Exhibits

Cloaked Crusader: George Washington in Comics

The first president of the United States was honored by New York City’s Fraunces Tavern Museum in 2022 with a special exhibit highlighting his appearances in the world of comic books.

Hometown Heroes: Steve Ditko

The comic book artist and co-creator of Spider-Man and Doctor Strange was recognized in his childhood hometown of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, in 2021with a summer-long celebration.

Illustrating Batman

The 2019 exhibit at the New York Society of Illustrators contained original artwork from fifty artists, showcasing the various depictions of the Dark Knight over the course of eighty years.

Rising Up: Depictions of Social Protest in Comics

The 2024 exhibit at San Diego State University featured depictions of social protest in comic books and graphic novels, highlighting the impact of protest movements in American history.

To Boldly Go: The Graphic Art of Star Trek

An October 2016 exhibit at the ToonSeum in Pittsburgh celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of the iconic sci-fi franchise with original comic art and a spotlighted its connection to the Steel City.

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