Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Never Learn Anything From History | 2009 | Kate Beaton | N/A |
| 2 | Hark! A Vagrant | 2011 | Kate Beaton | Buy |
| 3 | Step Aside, Pops | 2015 | Kate Beaton | Buy |
Hark! A Vagrant is Kate Beaton’s webcomic turned bestselling book series. The comic, which ran from 2007 to 2018, features short, punchy strips that poke fun at historical figures, classic literature, and cultural touchstones with a mix of sharp wit and goofy energy.
The first collection, Never Learn Anything From History, came out in 2009. The self-titled Hark! A Vagrant followed in 2011 and became a New York Times bestseller. Step Aside, Pops completed the trilogy in 2015. The comics cover everything from the Bronte sisters to superhero tropes, always with Beaton’s distinctive hand-drawn style and a willingness to treat even the most dignified historical figures as fair game for comedy.