The article Using Cartoons to Investigate Geographical Issues examines "the development of cartoons as a form of political satire and social commentary, outlines the benefits of using cartoons as an instructional tool, and explores some of the cartoon-based teaching, and learning strategies teachers use to enhance interpretation and communication skills of students." It is referenced that cartoons can be used as a means to promote interest in a particular idea, issue, event, or social trend, to initiate classroom discussion, and to encourage students to use their imagination, just to name a few
This article was about the different kinds of comic strips. (History, Newspapers, Cartoon panels, Sunday comics, Underground comic strips, Webcomic, Conventions and games, Social and political influence, Publicity and recognition and U.S. newspaper comic strips. ) This article also listed several references and links for additional information. I found it interesting to read about the history of each form.