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Cerebus

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Cerebus is an independent comic book series created, written, and primarily illustrated by Canadian cartoonist Dave Sim, running for exactly 300 issues from 1977 to 2004. Self-published under Sim's Aardvark-Vanaheim imprint, the series follows an anthropomorphic aardvark named Cerebus through a sprawling, politically complex fantasy world. The comic is historically significant for its strict monthly schedule and its role in establishing the viability of creator-owned and self-published graphic novels.

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How many issues of the Cerebus comic book are there?

Dave Sim wrote and drew exactly 300 issues of Cerebus from 1977 until the series concluded in 2004. This milestone made it the longest-running independent comic book series by a single creative team in history.

What is Cerebus the Aardvark's political role in the comic?

Over the course of the series, Cerebus transitions from a simple barbarian to the Prime Minister and eventually the Pope of his fictional continent. The comic is known for heavily blending fantasy with dense political and religious satire.

Did Dave Sim draw all 300 issues of Cerebus himself?

Dave Sim was the primary writer and artist for the entire 300-issue run, though he was heavily assisted by background artist Gerhard starting with issue 65. Gerhard's incredibly detailed architectural backgrounds became a defining visual trait of the series.

Is Cerebus published by Marvel or DC?

No, Cerebus is an independent comic book series published under Dave Sim's own publishing imprint, Aardvark-Vanaheim. It was a foundational title in the 1980s creator-owned comics movement alongside titles like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

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