The Comic Art Collection has particular strength in underground comic books, graphic novels, and classic comic strips and cartoons. Special Collections also has the papers and original artwork of several American cartoonists with ties to Mizzou. Overall, the collection contains 1000 pieces of original art, 100+ syndicate proofs, over 30 cubic feet of manuscript materials, hundreds of clippings, and thousands of catalogued comic books, journals, and monographs. The Comic Collection is a closed stacks collection (meaning that users need to request materials to be delivered to the reading room). However, visitors are welcome to make requests.
Looking for original art, personal papers, or newspaper clippings? See the Comic Collection finding aids on the Special Collections website.
Looking for comic books and graphic novels? Browse the entire Comic Collection in the Library catalog.
