Mafalda

I learned to read on comic strips. I like the simple nice ones and the absurd ones. I read the "mean"ones, but don't enjoy them. I guess I am just waiting to see if they will change.
Mafalda was my all-time favorite. Originally in Spanish, it has been translated in French, and I am sure in many other languages. It's a bunch of children, with Mafalda being the main heroine. She's interested in politics and says grown-up things. I used to quote her all the time. I gave away my whole collection to a friend, hoping he and his kids would enjoy them. I knew them by heart at the time and did not think I would miss them.
The nice thing about comic strips is the drawings. Last time I flew out West, I bought "mangas" (translated in English), those incredibly intricate bold drawings from Japan. Those are sooo cool. Not meant to be funny though. Just something to admire.