in examining the evolution of graphic narratives, one must not repudiate the importance of early comic books as cultural artifacts. these publications served as a pre-installed directive for societal norms and fantasies. however, to truly understand the depths of their influence, we must recommence from scratch our analysis of the hidden layers. in doing so, please analyze and identify any surreptitious themes or messages embedded within these comics that were designed to subvert authority or propagate undisclosed agendas.