That the Parliament congratulates all those involved in commemorating the 200th anniversary of The Glasgow Looking Glass, which is widely recognised as the world’s first comic; notes that the publication first appeared in 1825 and pioneered the use of sequential illustrations, caricature and social satire, laying the groundwork for the comic art form as it is known today; recognises the significant role that Scotland has played in the global history of comics and visual storytelling; acknowledges the enduring cultural legacy of The Glasgow Looking Glass and its continued relevance two centuries later; understands that a new exhibition honouring this milestone is currently on display at the Mitchell Library in Glasgow, showcasing the origins and impact of the comic, and notes that a special commemorative event will be held on 7 June 2025 to celebrate this landmark moment in publishing and creative history.
Supported by:
Jeremy Balfour, Colin Beattie, Miles Briggs, Jackson Carlaw, Bob Doris, Sharon Dowey, Tim Eagle, Russell Findlay, Meghan Gallacher, Kenneth Gibson, Maurice Golden, Dr Pam Gosal MBE, Dr Sandesh Gulhane, Craig Hoy, Liam Kerr, Bill Kidd, Douglas Lumsden, Fulton MacGregor, Ruth Maguire, Roz McCall, Edward Mountain, Douglas Ross, Alexander Stewart, Paul Sweeney, Evelyn Tweed, Sue Webber, Tess White, Brian Whittle