Growing Up Luann: 40 Years of Comics
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“Growing Up Luann: 40 Years of Comics” Exhibit
It’s been 40 years since local artist Greg Evans debuted his now famous comic strip “Luann.” That same year, he attended Comic-Con for the first time.
The longtime resident of San Marcos said a lot has changed since then. But one thing that hasn’t changed is the comic strip’s continued impact on audiences young and old.
In recognition of that achievement, the Comic-Con Museum in Balboa Park opened its newest exhibit, “Growing Up Luann: 40 Years of Comics,” featuring the work of the comic strip’s award-winning illustrator.
David J. Bohnet at The San Diego Unon-Tribune reviews the “Growing Up Luann: 40 Years of Comics” exhibit at the Comic Con Museum and talks to Greg and Karen Evans about the history of the strip.
Luis Monteagudo, Jr does the same for the Times of San Diego.
Growing up in Southern California, Greg Evans dreamed of becoming a cartoonist and artist.
Today, the San Marcos resident has become an award-winning, successful cartoonist whose comic strip, “Luann,” is published in 330 newspapers.
His creation is the focus of a new exhibit that opened on Monday at the Comic-Con Museum in Balboa Park.
For Evans, it’s an achievement to see an exhibit of his work in his hometown.
“It’s a terrific honor to be at the Comic-Con Museum,” said Evans. He added jokingly: “The Louvre asked if I was interested but I said, no, I’ll be at the Comic-Con Museum.”
“Growing Up Luann: 40 Years of Comics” at the San Diego Comic-Con Museum.
Read Luann at GoComics and get behind the scenes at Luann Fan.
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