Luann is a syndicated comic strip that chronicles the ups and downs of the growing age of a titular character Luann as she grows and tackles issues such as family, friendship, self-esteem, relationships, and the quest for identity with humor and sensitivity.
About Originator ” Greg Evans ”:
Luan is written and drawn by Mexican cartoonist Greg Evans, who created the comic strip inspired by the teenage experiences of his daughter, Karen Evans. Taking a close look at his daughter’s life, he provides an insightful commentary on the trials and tribulations faced by women all over the world and why this comic resonates with people of all ages.
Although Greg is the main writer and creative genius behind the comic strips, his daughter, Karen Evan, also contributed to the creation of the comics when, in 2012, she followed her father’s Luan Comics, working as a co-writer and started assisting his father in script writing and editing. After Karen’s year as co-writer of the comics, in 2013, the strips began publishing on Gocomics.com under the name Luann Agann.
Debut Of Luann Comics :
Luann was first introduced to the newspaper world in March 1985 as a comic strip featuring an eighth-grade girl Luann Degroot. At first, it was published by a North American syndicate but now Andrew McMeel syndication syndicates these comics.
Setting Of Luann Comics :
Taking place in an anonymous suburban location, Luann with its authentic display of real-life issues that most people face in their adolescence, soon captured the attraction of people, gaining popularity in no time. It has become a beloved fixture in the comic realm. Later on, given the popularity of the strip, 22 books featuring Luann comics were published.
Changing Themes OF Luann Comics :
One of the interesting things that make these comics distinct from others is its wide range of characters that grows over time. As a result, the subject matter of these comics changes with the changing ages of the characters. The early comics depicted Luan’s family and school life, but over time, as Luan grew up, the comic strips began to explore broader themes, including her family life coupled with her college life, her relationships with love interests, friendships, and her misadventures, etc. Let’s have a look at the characters of the Luann comics.
Characters Of Luann Comics :
- Core Character Of Luann Degroot :
Luann DeGroot is the main character of the Luaan comics. In the comic strips, she is portrayed as a typical teenage girl with a big bright smile and flowing hair who is struggling with her self-image, and self-esteem and trying her best to achieve her big dreams. She tries to deal with her uncertain coming-of-age issues, and serves as a relatable mirror for readers of all ages, reminding them of the challenges of their youth.
After Luann, the main characters in Luann’s comics include Nancy and Frank who played the role of Luann’s parents. They are completely opposite personalities. Frank, being the head of the family, takes no interest in his family and knows nothing about what is going on while on the other hand, Nancy is a dutiful mother who is aware of all the happenings and knows almost everything about what is going on with family and her children live.
Another main character in the comics is Bernier Halper, a close friend of Luan who is known for his dry sense of humor, quick wit, and unwavering loyalty to his friends. She is a beautiful girl with glasses and a quirky personality. She is a very intelligent girl and has a great love for reading books. In short, she’s the epitome of the book nerd who adds depth to Luann’s comics by giving advice delivering witty one-liners, and launching hilarious adventures.
Bard Degroot is a beloved character who made his first appearance in the comic strip on March 27, 1985, as Luan’s older brother. He is an athletic boy with messy hair who loves sports and is known for his laid-back personality and gentle nature. He has a very charming personality but is especially rude to Luan and has a very awkward relationship with Luan. The comic strips show him working at a job, fixing his car, telling jokes with his friends, fighting with his sister, making fun of her, and giving her wise advice.
Delta James is another close friend of Luann known for his love of politics and decided to pursue her career in politics. She is a very active and ambitious girl who participates actively in various school activities.
Some Other Characters Of Luann Comics :
Other characters include friends, relatives, neighbors, school faculty, classmates, and Luann’s interests. Her love interests include eleven boys whom she has fallen in love with at various times, the boys are Aaron Bull, Gunther Berger, Coyle, Tony, Diane, Zane, Stewart, Ellwood, Miguel, Claudy, and Abdul Ben York.
Luann comics have become one of the most beloved and enduring comic strips that have entertained their readers for over four decades and hold a special place in the hearts of millions. These comics have enjoyed widespread popularity and a dedicated fan base since their inception in 1985.
About Luann Comics Musical :
The Musical ”Luann: Scenes in a Teen’s Life” was written by Even and Karen when they teamed up with the notable orchestral. The musical became very popular and was performed in various schools, colleges, and playhouses earning the Evans duo great fame and success.
Online Publishing Of Luann Comics :
Given their popularity, comic strips are also published online on various websites and social media platforms to make it easier for fans to access these comics. Now, you can enjoy these comics on their official websites luanncomic.com and gocomics.com, and on the following social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.
Facebook :
You can enjoy these comics on the official Facebook page named Luann Comic made by the Andrew McMeel Syndication. Here, Luann has earned 7.9k followers and 6953 likes.
There are also various Facebook pages made by the fans where they share these comics. You can also visit these pages to enjoy these comics.
