Adam

Adam #1

by Brian Basset

A syndicated comic strip created by Brian Basset and currently drawn by Rob Harrell. Started in 1984, it follows the life of Adam Newman, a stay-at-home dad, as he juggles his family and career. Originally focusing on office-place humor, the comic's tone shifted when Adam became a stay-at-home consultant.

Genres: Comics, Humor

Paperback

First published January 1, 1989

About the author

Brian Basset is an American comic strip artist (Red and Rover). Previously, he worked as an editorial cartoonist for The Seattle Times from 1978 to 1994, as well as being the creator and artist behind the syndicated comic strip Adam, later changed to Adam@home (1984–2009).

Reviews

[Marion · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great family fun! Enjoyed every page.

[Sonia Almeida Dias (Peixinho de Prata) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Reread in 2021 and it is still funny.

[Valerie]

Foreword by Jeff Smith (The Frugal Gourmet), which is only fair, because Adam goes through a phase of obsession with the guy.

This must be the first collection of this strip, because it includes Laura's pregnancy with the baby who becomes Nick (and Adam's couvade ('sympathy pregnancy')).