Comics and graphic novels are becoming increasingly popular tools in science communication. Combining the well-known benefits of visualization with visual metaphors and character-driven narratives, comics have the potential to make scientific subjects more fun and accessible to a wider audience. Comparing examples from different cartoonists

we will review the history of this exciting new medium. We will highlight different strategies that comics can use to explain complex scientific subjects, as well as potential pitfalls to avoid when scientists and artists collaborate.