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This Modern World is an American weekly political comic strip created by Dan Perkins under the pen name Tom Tomorrow. Distributed since 1990, the satirical strip utilizes collage-style artwork and a penguin character named Sparky to critique contemporary politics, corporate power, and media narratives. It is primarily syndicated in alternative weekly newspapers and online publications, appealing to readers interested in progressive political commentary.
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Who created This Modern World?
This Modern World is written and drawn by Dan Perkins under the pen name Tom Tomorrow. The weekly strip began in 1990 and uses political satire to comment on current events.
Who is Sparky in This Modern World?
Sparky is the strip's recurring penguin character and a visual stand-in for the author or a skeptical observer. He often reacts to political claims, corporate power, and media language with blunt commentary.
What subjects does This Modern World satirize?
The strip commonly targets American politics, war, corporate influence, climate issues, and right-wing media arguments. Its collage-like panels combine caricature, quoted public language, and exaggerated visual jokes.
Is This Modern World a newspaper comic or a webcomic?
It is a syndicated political comic strip that has also had a strong online presence. Its weekly format lets Tom Tomorrow respond to contemporary political events rather than telling one continuous fictional story.
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