Hookeybeak the Raven and Other Tales

Routledge’s Hookeybeak the Raven and Other Tales is a single-issue comic from 1875, standing as an early example of British sequential storytelling. Featuring the titular raven and other animal characters, this brief but historically notable publication offers a glimpse into the Victorian era’s playful, moralistic approach to children’s comics. While its creator remains uncredited, the work is significant for its place in the pre-modern comic tradition, bridging illustrated folklore and the emerging comic strip format.