: In 1990, at the age of 83, Steig published Shrek! . This version of the ogre was far more "graphic" and "creepy" than his cinematic counterpart—a societal outsider who celebrated his ugliness rather than seeking acceptance.
: As the films gained traction, Shrek transitioned into traditional comic formats: comics shrek xxx
The Ogre’s Odyssey: How Shrek Conquered Comics, Cinema, and the Digital Frontier : In 1990, at the age of 83, Steig published Shrek