5 Weirdly Specific Comic Book Trends

Comic book publishers are always looking for a new angle to help sell their books, whether it’s a dramatic story arc with a hero’s life hanging in the balance or simply a stylistic makeover that appeals to a new generation of fans, but boy have they come up with some crazy ideas over the years.

Adding animals to the mix as sidekicks and main characters may seem a bit strange, but Billy Ray Cyrus going back in time is the ultimate in comic book kookiness!

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Critters, clones, musicians and manga style- these strange stylistic trends in comic books are explored on Cracked's list of 5 Weirdly Specific Trends From When Comic Books Were Insane.

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