Zits is a comic strip that hits the nail on the head for all things teenager. This was a long-running newspaper comic strip created by Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman, which first appeared in papers clear back in 1997. This quickly became a hit, simply because it shows what being 16 is really like in hilarious fashion Jeremy Duncan is the protagonist who has been going through all standard teenager stuff and readers of every generation like his tale.
Creators: Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman
Zits -Jerry Scott, Jim Borgman Jerry Scott is the guy behind another popular comic strip, Baby Blues, too and just like he did in that cartoon for how teenagers speak and think (and PARENTS to) with his clever writing. Jim Borgman, meanwhile is a talented artist and editorial cartoonist who has won the Pulizter prize. His sketches make the characters vivid and all in one, bring out the minute elements of teenage life. Collaboratively they have turned Zits into a comic that is not only fun to read, but easy for teenagers and parents alike, to relate.
Jeremy Duncan — Zits
Zits centers around 16-year-old Jeremy Duncan, who is simply attempting to endure secondary school. Jeremy longs to learn how to play rock music, but until he gets really good at it and becomes a musical genius known as Johnny Journeystone, there’s that other usual stuff—school, friends (meaning anyone else left from his years on earth beside Garland), girls out of control everywhere… AND those parents.
Jeremy is, well an ordinary teenager that’s going through some similar things like a quiet crisis and we’re connected to him in these ways feeling as if they were real. Hes getting the freedom he wants but still needs his parents. Good humor, full of daily and teenage drama. Jeremy argues with his parents, worries about homework and just hangs out with the guys – a series thousands of people can relate to.
The Duncan Family: Good-Intentioned But Careless Parents
Walt and Connie Duncan, Jeremy’s parents, play significant roles in the humor of Zits. His dad, Walt (played by Rip Mitchell), is a nice guy but mostly oblivious to his son’s struggles. His mom, Connie (Amy Robach), tries too hard –living with BFFs has its benefits and drawbacks when your neighbors are two protective mamas looking out for their kin! This, of course, leads to funny circumstances as they try and navigate Jeremy’s world on teenage terms.
While there are laughs in their love, the comic also happens to prove how much Jeremy loves them. The way the Duncan family relate to each other shows a bit of the humor and irritations that come with being parent to a this age kid.
I remember, Jeremy: the Teenage Gang
Most of Jeremy’s friends are in the comic, so it is not short on dumb sounding names. Es el compa, su mejor amigo Hector Garcia; es todo chill y también le gusta la música. Incase those two are always up to no good, even if it just means starting a garage band or trying to determine the meaning of life.
And then there’s Pierce, the weirdo friend with all of those piercings and his or her non-sequitor humor. Pierce is the weird one, a joke or silly concept always lingering somewhere in his head.
Jeremy is also in a relationship with the sister of Timerlake’s ex Miley Cyrus. — Sarah Toomey. It was your typical teen romance with all the awkwardness, misunderstandings and small but cute gestures involved. Sarah helps bring out a Markle-esque side of Jeremy even more, as she makes him experience the inevitable roller-coaster relationship ride for your first serious love.
Why Zits is So Funny
Zits has been around for a while (since the late 90’s) and it keeps on keeping on because its really, genuinely both funny and true. The comic constantly plays up teenage flaw for laughs, yet it is never rooted in something that arises from thin air.
Things like Jeremy’s love of sleep, his insatiable appetite or the fact that he is surgically attached to his telephone are painfully familiar for nearly anyone who has been a teenager before (or lived with) one. And the comic uses these ordinary moments as comedic ones, grounding them in real life.
The humour is aided as well by Jim Borgman\’s artwork. He is so detailed in his drawings, whether or not that be an expression on someone’s search the mess of Jeremy room And this is the detail that makes your comic even more interesting and relatable.
The Development Of Zits Over The Years
Zits has evolved and matured with Jeremy and his pals since it began in 1997. The comic has also addressed heavier subjects as the characters have aged, such as coping with school stressors and first crushes (and how they can turn problematic), growing up new for 1.0 humans only to become old hat by Gen Z standards — oh my gods were we ever really that awkward?
It is also a comic very much of its time. And these books are genuinely relevant to today’s teens, particularly Jeremy because they reflect the real-life trappings of social media and smartphones that inundate kids. Those themes—friendship, family and growing up—are still alive but now more sophisticated.
This is not the only way Zits has transformed from a comic strip, either. In addition to books, you can find collections and there is even a musical based on the strip. It really is a testament to how much people enjoy and can relate to these characters since it remains so popular.
Why People Love Zits
But what truly sets Zits apart is how it engages with its audience. If you are or ever were a teenager running through this phase of life, Zits has something in it for everyone.
The characters are relatable, the dialogue is pitch perfect and it’s funny because of how true to life that all sounds. The comic Zits does a really good job of getting to the heart of what it means to be young teenager in its comedic turns with meaningful insight, which is why this hyped strip resonated well from those who read comics.
It is why Zits continues to live on.
And Zits deserved a spot as one of the all-time classic comic strips. This show just hits all the appropriate notes of what it is to be a teenage with humor, drama and awkwardness that comes with such age. These are the hallmarks of creators Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman, who have built a world that seems genuine and notably relatable to whatever readers passed by.
With teenagers constantly trying to survive the hell that is adolescence, Zits will never stop being relevant. The combination of humor and heart makes it one of the most beloved seasons to date.
Zits Never Gets Old, That’s the Bottom-Line
Since then, Zits has emerged as one of the most trend-setting comic strips in years. It hits the teenage experience on all levels — comic relief, drama and cringe-worthy moments. What truly sets it apart as a relatable strip is that Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman had built such a realistic landscape around the comic book title series, you could just bet these types of characters were ghosts to your own social circle.
And as long as teen-agers go on becoming men and women, zits will always be in the news. Equal parts funny and poignant, it seems like one you keep as a go to for long enough that the terms of your life might even just coincide.
