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Aardvark

Cerebus (1977)

by Dave Sim Writer Bill Messner-Loebs Writer +44 more
1977–2004 298 issues Completed
Regular Series
In 1 list
Overview Discussion

Cerebus is a long-running comic series about an anthropomorphic aardvark who moves through roles like barbarian, politician, and religious leader. The series is notable for its evolving tone, shifting from sword-and-sorcery parody to complex political and social themes. The artwork features detailed backgrounds by Gerhard, adding depth to the black-and-white interiors. The characters age visibly over time, reflecting the series' real-time progression.

Publisher
Issues
298
Published
1977–2004
Status
Completed
Genres
Publication Type
Regular Series
Format
Standard
Medium
Comic
Decade
1970s
Language
English

Creators
Bill Messner-Loebs

Bill Messner-Loebs

Writer, Penciller, Inker, Letterer

Bob Burden

Bob Burden

Writer, Penciller, Inker

Chester Brown

Chester Brown

Writer, Artist, Penciller, Inker, Colorist, Letterer, Cover Artist, Other

Colin Upton

Colin Upton

Writer, Penciller, Inker, Letterer

Dave Sim

Dave Sim

Writer, Artist, Penciller, Inker, Colorist, Letterer, Editor, Cover Artist, Production, Other, Journalist

Eddie Campbell

Eddie Campbell

Writer, Penciller, Inker, Letterer

Jerry Siegel

Jerry Siegel

Writer

Matt Wagner

Matt Wagner

Writer, Penciller, Inker, Letterer

Michael Cherkas

Writer, Penciller, Inker, Letterer

Rick Veitch

Rick Veitch

Writer, Penciller, Inker, Letterer

Scott McCloud

Scott McCloud

Writer, Penciller, Inker, Letterer

Steve Bissette

Steve Bissette

Writer, Penciller, Inker, Letterer

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