[4] Shanghai Manhua was known for its provocative cover art and the popular Mr. Wang comic strip by Ye Qianyu.

[6] Although the society had no formal structure, the two eldest and most established artists, Zhang Guangyu and Ding Song, were regarded as its leaders.

The society was registered and often met at Ding Song's home on Rue Amiral Bayle (now South Huangpi Road).

[7] Under the leadership of Zhang Guangyu, who recruited sponsors including the wealthy poet Shao Xunmei,[1] the association relaunched Shanghai Manhua on 21 April 1928.

[1] Many of the images published in Shanghai Manhua reflect the daily urban life, while others are innovative visual commentaries on political events and contemporary society.

[1] The editorial staff of the magazine had close links to leading members of the decadent "neo-sensationist" school of the Shanghai literary scene.