The Comic Strip (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Series · ★ 7.8
Released in 1987, The Comic Strip is an animation series.
What it’s about. Animated anthology featuring four rotating cartoon segments: 1) The Mini-Monsters: Normal human twin siblings Sherman and Melissa find themselves in for a surprise when they are sent to summer camp for one year. 2) Street Frogs: Depicting the typical teen-aged hijinks of a gang of street-smart frogs named Big Max, Spider, Moose The Loose, "Honey Love" Loretta , and Dr. Slick. 3) Karate Kat: In a world inhabited by anthropomorphic cats, a private investigator catuses his karate to fight crime in his town which is usually in the form of gang leader Big Papa and his two lackeys named Boom-Boom Burmese and Sumo Sai. 4) TigerSharks: A group of powered-up human/sea animal hybrids consisting of Mako, Walro, Dolph, Octavia, Lorca, Bronc, Angel, and Gupp become involved in underwater adventures that has them facing off against villains like T-Ray and Captain Bizzarly. Despite the show title, the segments have no history in newspaper comic strips.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, The Comic Strip has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Comic Strip page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Comic Strip tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Comic Strip (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Comic Strip change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Comic Strip worth watching?
- The Comic Strip holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was The Comic Strip released?
- The Comic Strip was released in 1987.