In the Japanese manga industry, one-shots are called yomikiri (読み切り), a term which implies that the comic is presented in its entirety without any continuation. One-shot manga are often written for contests, and … See more

The prototype comic works in Western countries were pamphlets, giveaways, or Sunday newspaper comic sections in the 19th century. These … See more

The comic art histories of different countries and regions are following divergent paths. Japanese early comic art or manga took its … See more

• Four Color – an anthology series from Dell Comics (1939–1962) that featured many issues that were designated as "one shots". See more