The broadsheet evolved into higher-level content as humor was introduced. Eventually, all types of broadsheets emerged, which were eventually bound in collections, prototype of modern magazine. Magazines formatted like popular Punch, an elegant British creation, became primary focus of documentary accounts of news and events, fiction and humor. One can see in Punch, sophisticated evolution of a comic style, particularly in respect of evolution of comics in Great Britain. Still and all, from an historical standpoint, comic strip stood in alley, waiting to be born. And then some say Great Britain's Ally Sloper's "Half Alley" was first comic book. This was a black and white tabloid that had panels of cartoons mixed with a sliver of news; circa 1884.

And now a new twist has been added. Directors, screenplay writers, and even actors are writing for, of all things, comic books now. Big name Hollywood writers are helping to sell more comics. For example, Joss Whedon, perhaps best known for creating Buffy Vampire Slayer, has written stories for Marvel in series Astonishing X-Men. Back in 90s, who would have known that all these fan boys had been hiding in Hollywood woodworks waiting for comics to gain some cultural credibility?