Comics, Comic Strips & Sequential Illustration

Original editorial cartoon created by Ian David Marsden for the 20th anniversary of Cartooning for Peace. The cartoon is exhibited at the Théâtre de la Concorde in Paris as part of the anniversary event Démocratie sous pression : dessiner pour résister on September 24, 2026.

Header image for the 20th anniversary of Cartooning for Peace and the Démocratie sous pression : dessiner pour résister event at the Théâtre de la Concorde in Paris on September 24, 2026.

Comic art and visual storytelling by Ian David Marsden

Poetic comic art and narrative illustration by Ian David Marsden

Comic illustration, character design and bande dessinée storytelling by Ian David Marsden

Bande dessinée and narrative illustration by Ian David Marsden

Expressive comic portrait and visual storytelling by Ian David Marsden

Graphic novel scene and comic illustration by Ian David Marsden

Comic scene with rock star unmasking himself in the street

Concert comic illustration by Ian David Marsden

Graphic novel panel sequence by Ian David Marsden

Black and white comic page by Ian David Marsden

Narrative comic page and black and white illustration by Ian David Marsden

Full comic spread and visual storytelling by Ian David Marsden

Comic art, visual storytelling and business comics by Ian David Marsden, illustrator and cartoonist based near Montpellier, France.

A cheerful poster reminding kids (and grownups) to be themselves — with a parade of expressive animals modeling silly, stylish hats.

Endpaper artwork for MARVIN, built from small black-line vignettes drawn from scenes across Marvin Hamlisch’s childhood, family life and musical career.

Wordless comic strip illustrated for Coca-Cola Switzerland and IGORA Recycling — featured directly on printed cans. A dynamic mini-storyline designed to raise recycling awareness in a fun and accessible way.

Detailed comic illustration for Coca-Cola’s Swiss recycling campaign. The “Nature Redemption” strip depicts an eco-friendly narrative printed on actual soda cans to encourage participation in aluminum recycling.

Vintage-style hand-drawn typography and emblem design for the band “Take the 55.” Created as both a vinyl album cover and band merchandise graphic.

Friendly bee mascot character designed in vector format with both full-color and outline versions, created for the town of Saint-Mathieu.

Full-page business comic created by Ian David Marsden for Stadtwerke Wedel (Germany). Featuring superhero Captain Power and villain Dr. Disturber, this comic promoted energy efficiency and infrastructure awareness through engaging visual storytelling.

Character scene from the Captain Power comic series by Ian David Marsden. Custom illustration for Stadtwerke Wedel, created for a public utility awareness campaign in Germany.

In this comic panel created by Ian David Marsden, the villain Dr. Disturber pilots a menacing underwater submarine equipped with giant scissor arms. His mission: to sabotage the Stadtwerke Wedel energy supply by severing critical electric lines. Part of a custom comic created for a public utility awareness campaign in Germany.

Captain Power bursts from the Stadtwerke Wedel headquarters, red electric tape in hand, ready to stop Dr. Disturber’s sabotage. Is he secretly part of the utility company? The mystery remains… An exciting panel from the corporate comic illustrated by Ian David Marsden.

In the last scene, Captain Power floats triumphantly over the peaceful town of Wedel as all electrical systems run smoothly again. Below, Dr. Disturber flees, vowing, “You haven’t seen the last of me!” A fun and engaging ending to the awareness comic illustrated by Ian David Marsden.

Complete visual identity system for Glam’s Canin, a French dog grooming business. Includes flyers, business cards, loyalty cards, and storefront graphics with playful dog mascots and bold pink visuals. Created for pet grooming marketing.

Original mascot characters created for Glam’s Canin, showing different dog breeds in humorous poses with bows and glam styling. Designed to be friendly, appealing, and brand-consistent across signage and media.

Large-scale shop signage for Glam’s Canin dog grooming business, installed above the salon entrance. Includes dog mascot illustrations, logo, and bright brand colors for visibility from the street.

Cartoon-style animation frames for the official Friars Club website, featuring a custom character (Friar) arriving in a classic New York City yellow cab. Illustrated intro sequence concept for the club’s homepage.

Large-format campaign poster illustrated by Ian David Marsden for Dräger Global’s international infection prevention and control initiative. The comic-style sequence begins with meticulous polishing of a classic pink car and transforms into the careful cleaning and preparation of hospital equipment. The analogy connects familiar ideas of care, shine and precision with the stricter standards of clinical hygiene. Designed as a language-independent healthcare communication visual, the poster formed part of a wider set of printed and animated campaign assets.

Frame from an animated version of the “Classic Car Shine vs. Hospital Sterilization” Dräger poster. Highlights the precise cleanliness standards in healthcare using humorous car-care metaphors.

Illustrated Dräger Global campaign poster created by Ian David Marsden for an international infection prevention and control communication initiative. The image begins with a pop-comic domestic kitchen scene marked by stains, clutter and cleaning products, then shifts through hospital procedures, clinical care and hygiene communication. The Roy Lichtenstein–inspired visual language turns the transformation into a clear wordless narrative, designed to be understood quickly in hospitals and professional environments across multiple countries.

Featured image for Ian David Marsden’s case study on the illustrated Dräger Global infection prevention and control campaign. The image shows a frame from the short animated visual “From Kitchen Chaos to Clinical Cleanliness,” designed in a classic comic-book language with a Roy Lichtenstein reference. A retro housewife appears amid floating kitchen items beneath the headline “IPC | Prevention and Control,” linking the domestic-cleaning metaphor to Dräger’s international hospital hygiene communication campaign.

Illustrated poster created by Ian David Marsden for Dräger Global’s infection prevention and control communication campaign. The sequence opens with a cheerful 1950s-style homemaker cleaning a domestic interior, then shifts into the work of a hospital sanitation professional cleaning clinical equipment and surfaces. The image uses a classic comic-book visual language with a Roy Lichtenstein reference to make the IPC message immediate, memorable and language-independent for international healthcare environments.

Animation still from Dräger’s infection prevention campaign, illustrating a comic heroine’s powerful transformation through proper cleaning. Matches the “Power of Proper Cleaning” poster.

Line art draft for “The Power of Proper Cleaning” poster created for Dräger Global’s infection control campaign – illustrated by Ian David Marsden

Large-format illustrated campaign poster created by Ian David Marsden for Dräger Global’s international infection prevention and control initiative. The wordless comic-style sequence begins with a mechanic repairing industrial equipment and transforms into a professional hospital environment with clinical technology, protective gloves and hygiene documentation. Developed in a Roy Lichtenstein–inspired visual language, the poster was designed to communicate across languages in hospital and workplace settings at a glance.

Video adaptation of the Dräger visual campaign “From Grease and Grit to Surgical Precision.” Comic-style scene transitions from messy mechanic shop to pristine surgical setting.

Full set of illustrated slot symbols and animated payline interface for the social game Inca Slots. Features rich textures, gold-trimmed letters, and Mayan-style embellishments designed for high visual impact on desktop and mobile.

A witty illustration bridging classical art and modern distractions — museum-goers sit beneath a Renaissance painting, all engrossed in their smartphones. Commentary-rich and ideal for educational or cultural editorial content.

Illustrated outer packaging for the VIP Club Pack edition of PartyPOW! featuring a red-carpet party scene in comic strip style. Full illustration and creative direction by Ian David Marsden.

A complete set of final PartyPOW! packaging lines including Steel, Lady, and VIP alongside blister capsules. All designs art directed by Ian David Marsden as part of full go-to-market branding execution.

This illustration features four separate hand-drawn caricatures: a traditional Santa with food, a construction worker decorating a Christmas tree, a somber-looking Santa pulling a small boat, and a fashionable person in high heels holding a broom.

A complete set of safety-themed character illustrations for Seele GmbH, creators of Apple Store façades. OSKAR demonstrates workplace procedures, risk prevention, and team coordination across a variety of construction scenarios. Designed by Ian David Marsden.

A vibrant cartoon portrait of Helmi Sigg, renowned Swiss comedian, actor, and author, created by illustrator Ian David Marsden. This caricature celebrates Sigg’s legendary career in Swiss entertainment, including his role in Ewigi Liebi and collaborations in Trio Eden.

Illustration of a sunburned cat relaxing with a cold soda, reading comics, and enjoying the breeze from a fan. A whimsical children’s illustration by Ian David Marsden.

A peaceful domestic moment captured in watercolors — a white cat naps beside a flickering fireplace, wrapped in a woolen throw. An ideal piece for themes of comfort, home, and quiet narrative rhythm in children’s publishing.

A bold, empowering twist on classic mythology and fairy tale — inspired by Rosie the Riveter and the legend of Excalibur, this editorial-style illustration features a defiant Little Red slaying a dragon twenty times her size. A visual anthem of strength and defiance wrapped in fairy tale form.

This clever black-and-white illustration traces a tongue-in-cheek “evolution” from amoeba to modern-day tech-addicted citizen, blending wit and observation with a distinct narrative arc — perfect for editorial or educational use.

A playful piece of editorial commentary — amoeba and other microorganisms parody influencer culture, likes, and hashtags. Whimsical yet pointed in tone, ideal for science-themed books with a twist.

A cartoon illustration depicts a person in a small, futuristic blue car with "Hermes" branding. The person is excitedly steering while wearing goggles, and the car emits smoke and flames from the rear, suggesting speed. The word "VROOOOOOM!" is prominently displayed above the car.

A cartoon character wearing large glasses is driving a futuristic blue car with flames and smoke coming from the back. The character is holding a computer displaying multiple screens. The word "VROOOOOM!" is prominently displayed in large blue letters above.

Cartoon characters wearing goggles are engaging in various activities around a large ice cube labeled "Hermes" in a cloud of smoke. One character holds a drill, another emerges from the ice, one works with a wrench and screwdriver, and another deals with colorful ropes.

The image is a cartoon showing two neighboring houses covered in snow. Speech bubbles indicate that Michael and Anne live in one house, while Michael's brother Stefan and Julia live in the other. Snow-covered cars and trees surround the buildings, and snowflakes are falling.

A comic strip depicts a couple who rush outside to find their car buried in snow, realizing they still have summer tires. The woman angrily scolds the man, who shovels snow frantically. Later, the man arranges for a tire change and installation of an app-controlled engine heater, ensuring the car is ready by the afternoon.

Four friends are dining at their favorite restaurant. One of them, Julia, shares exciting news about a new app-controlled parking heater. Michael's smartwatch vibrates, indicating an important call. Another friend wonders if the parking heater can also be controlled via smartwatch.

A comic strip depicts Stefan picking up his car from a mechanic. The mechanic explains the new updates, including an app-controlled heating system. Stefan is impressed with features like remote operation without a mobile network and additional year-round functions. He drives home excitedly, thinking of Julia and anticipating a positive change in their relationship.

A dynamic custom cartoon portrait featuring a biker riding through scenic red rock canyons on Route 66, created by Ian David Marsden as a memorable gift from a photo

A hand-drawn scene capturing the magic of Paris in winter, with Santa inside a snow globe delivering festive cheer. A warm, atmospheric piece perfect for storybooks and seasonal campaigns.

A calm moment with the fox character reading by the window, captured in a clean, paneled style ideal for narrative sequences. Marsden’s uncluttered comic aesthetic supports readability for young audiences and early learners.

A sleek and humorous informational comic panel designed for clarity — the fox and robot characters explain a concept using a poster-style breakdown. A perfect visual approach for children’s nonfiction or learning materials.

This piece explores daily habits through character-led storytelling. Using humor and minimal visual clutter, it supports children’s routines or hygiene themes in a way that’s both clear and friendly.

Character-driven slice-of-life comic strip featuring the fox in a kitchen scene with comedic flair. Clear storytelling, limited color palette, and appealing character expressions make this a strong asset for beginner graphic readers.

Character design cards from the Pillage universe, showcasing distinct illustrated personalities including pirates, mystics, and elemental figures. Dynamic and collectible, these are great examples of consistent world-building in fantasy IP design.

A metaphorical cartoon exploring modern life’s dizzying routines — a gnome character endlessly runs on a hamster wheel while lugging his briefcase. A clever visual for articles, books, or educational discussions on work-life balance.

A whimsical cast of legendary artists reimagined as expressive characters in a Provençal town — perfect for books introducing kids to art history with charm and wit.

A childhood page from MARVIN: piano lessons with Edgar Roberts, long days split between school and Juilliard, stickball with friends, and, when possible, Hopalong Cassidy on television.

A tense pre-Marvin family-history spread: Max and Lilly Hamlisch leave Austria, and a suspicious officer on the train finds not contraband but a saxophone — to his own embarrassment.

A family-history spread from MARVIN: Lilly Schachter keeps her Jewish identity close in Vienna, later becomes a New Yorker, and learns during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade that American crowds require “elbows.”

A page from MARVIN moving briskly from songwriting fury to theatrical rescue mission, then back to a childhood memory of an urgent call from the rabbi.

A sepia-toned flashback from MARVIN recounting how Max and Lilly Hamlisch, Marvin’s parents, navigated mounting danger in Austria before escaping toward safety.

A sequence from MARVIN about the unexpected chain of events that led producer Sam Spiegel to hire Marvin Hamlisch for his first feature-film score, The Swimmer.

A family escape sequence from MARVIN: Max gets out first, Lilly is forced to leave the apartment, and the house money survives only because she hides it inside a bathroom light socket.

A page from MARVIN in which the famous stopwatch solution works, Marvin returns to school, cookies become medically defensible, and a classroom piano changes everything.

A tongue-in-cheek fusion of superhero lore and Victorian engineering — this whimsical piece places “Batman” on a pennyfarthing bike, ideal for alt-history books, satire collections, or creative character reinterpretations.

A curious scientist contemplates a tiny floating mouse tethered to a balloon, a whimsical nod to invention, curiosity, and the thrill of new ideas taking flight.

A solitary figure gazes across a stark landscape — this image evokes themes of courage, future paths, and emotional metaphor, ideal for chapter intros, poetry, or conceptual narratives.

A playful reinterpretation of Switzerland’s cantonal heraldic animals — rendered as expressive, animated characters. Designed to bridge education and entertainment for young readers and museum visitors.

The image is a four-panel black and white comic strip. The first panel shows a man with a hat relaxing with his feet up, accompanied by a goat and a radio. The second panel features a child smiling while listening to a radio. In the third panel, a woman is sitting and knitting with a radio nearby. The fourth panel depicts a man speaking passionately into a microphone, gesturing with his hands. Each character is connected by radio signals, suggesting a shared message or broadcast.

A five-panel political comic strip features a man in a suit speaking on a telephone in four panels. He appears worried or frustrated, with various hand gestures indicating stress or confusion. In the final panel, another man, wearing a beret and uniform, speaks into a phone with a confident expression. The setting suggests a formal or governmental environment, indicated by insignias and decor visible behind the characters.

The comic strip features a series of panels with a character dressed as a cat-like figure holding a mirror under a night sky. Birds, resembling bats, are flapping over a tunnel entrance labeled "Channel Tunnel Welcome." An aircraft with bat-like wings appears next to a large radio tower. In another panel, a clock tower is decorated with a bat symbol. The final panel depicts a person in a hat with a bow tie. The strip is titled "Global Village News" by Ian David Marsden.

A black-and-white comic strip featuring a man in a beret, smoking while reading a newspaper at a bar. He drinks from a glass and gestures emphatically. The setting appears to be a French cafe, with a bartender present and bottles visible in the background. Speech bubbles are empty, indicating no dialogue.

A black-and-white political comic strip shows various characters in a series of four panels. The first two panels depict three individuals, one holding a bottle, with speech bubbles above them. The third panel shows a television screen displaying a baby with a pacifier, as people watch from behind. The final panel returns to the previous scene with one of the characters speaking. The strip is titled "Global Village News" and is created by Ian David Marsden.

A black and white comic strip featuring several panels, each depicting different characters and scenes. The first panel shows a man speaking into a microphone labeled "TV." The second panel includes a man holding a clapperboard labeled "Elvis Stamp Scene 1." Subsequent panels resemble postage stamps featuring illustrated portraits of a singer, with the denomination of 29 cents U.S. Mail. Additional scenes include a visibly sweating man and another holding a bottle. The final panel shows a man giving a thumbs-up gesture. The strip is titled "Global Village News."

A black and white comic strip featuring six caricatures of various individuals, each in a separate panel, some with speech bubbles. The characters display distinct facial expressions and attire. The comic is a political satire from the Global Village News series by Ian David Marsden, dated from 1992 to 2024.

A comic strip features a bespectacled man with curly hair holding a notepad. Different panels show him from various angles, sometimes looking at the notepad with speech bubbles included. His expressions vary from contemplative to excited, suggesting he is sharing or explaining something.

The image is a political comic strip with four panels. Each panel features a different cartoon caricature of a political figure with speech bubbles, standing or sitting at a table with various food and drink items. The setting suggests a humorous or satirical context, based on the visual elements and over-exaggerated characteristics of the figures.

A black-and-white comic strip featuring two men engaging in a phone conversation. The first man is shown speaking into a telephone, while the second man is depicted lounging in bed with a bottle labeled "Jack Daniels" and a woman resting beside him. The artwork exhibits detailed facial expressions and a bold, illustrative style.

A political comic strip shows a series of panels featuring a man at a podium speaking to an audience with microphones in view. He claps, and there are cheers from the crowd. Another character with horns whispers to a woman, who responds with a neutral expression, joining in the applause. The comic is titled "Global Village News" and credited to Ian David Marsden.

Vector illustration of a classic New York-style yellow cab used in the Friars Club animation.

Cartoon friar character arriving by New York yellow cab in the Friars Club animated intro.

Vector-rendered New York Friars Club building created for the animated website intro.

The cartoon friar arrives at the Friars Club entrance by yellow cab.

Illustrated Friars Club entrance with custom vector artwork based on the original building.

Close-up of the cartoon friar passenger during the New York cab arrival sequence.

The Friars Club doors open as the cartoon friar enters the animated website intro.

The friar character approaches the club doors in the animated website sequence.