Comics are hybrid mediums that tie written content to visual images. The basic function of comics is usually to convey some information or a way of entertainment. There is evidence of the existence of comics in different forms between the 15th and 18th centuries. However, it was not until the 19th century that comics were an established form of art.
There are two main art styles in comics; cartoony and realistic. The characters in the cartoony style are simple and rounded. The widths of the lines vary giving the characters expression. The realistic comics pay more attention to proportion and shapes. They are more lifelike and appear less cartoony.
Comics comprise of several images arranged in a sequence. The complete sequence usually narrates something. This narrative is completed with the use of words and pictures together. The narration depends on how and in what order the images are laid out.
Comics are created by sketching with a pencil and then going over it with ink and a brush or dip pen. Many artists use digital media like graphic scanner and tablets to create their comics. Comic strips and books are usually worked on by teams, where an artist assembles several assistants that help execute the process. Every team members usually has different functions, for example a team can consist of an inker, a blotter, a scripter, a colorist, a breakdown artist and a plotter. One person can assume two or more of these roles. However, works created a single person are also available. | 
