A series of comics explaining common but misunderstood health conditions is launching on Friday.

Writers, comic artists and health professionals from Dundee University and NHS Tayside took part in the project to provide better insight into a range of illnesses.

The first edition, called Fibromyalgia and Us, explores the effects of the long-term condition in an attempt to better explain it to the public.

Future editions will focus on heart disease and organ donation.

An interactive comic workshop will be held at the Dundee Comics Creative Space on Friday to mark the launch of the first publication.

Professor Divya Jindal-Snape said: "This comic has been designed with the purpose of raising awareness of fibromyalgia amongst professionals, families, and communities.

"It illustrates the ongoing life transitions of those who have fibromyalgia as well as its impact on significant others."

The world's first professor in comic studies, professor Chris Murray said: "All of these educational comics tell first-hand experiences of these conditions by our brave and inspiring collaborators and the series aims to share valuable insight into these sadly common inflictions and diseases."