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Curtis is an American newspaper comic strip created by Ray Billingsley and launched in 1988. It follows Curtis Payne, an African American boy growing up in an urban neighborhood, along with his family, friends, and community. The strip uses everyday situations, school life, family relationships, and social observation as sources of humor, while presenting the experiences of a Black middle-class and working-class community.
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Who created the Curtis comic strip?
Curtis was created by American cartoonist Ray Billingsley. The newspaper strip launched in 1988.
Who is Curtis Payne?
Curtis Payne is the central character, an African American boy growing up in an urban neighborhood. The strip follows his family, friends, school life, and community.
What topics does Curtis explore?
The strip uses everyday situations to explore family, school, friendship, and community life. Its humor often comes from Curtis's point of view as a child.
Is Curtis a comic book or a newspaper strip?
Curtis is an American newspaper comic strip. It is structured as short daily or Sunday-style episodes rather than as a single long graphic novel.
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