In this era of globalization, English is an important course for the younger learner.English consists of four aspects, namely reading, speaking, listening, and writing. Speaking is a very important skill but in reality there are still many who have difficulty speaking English. Students difficulties are caused by many factors, including lack of knowledge, lack of vocabulary, lack of motivation and do not know how to speak English properly. Therefore, this study aims to improve students speaking skills through comic strips for eleventh grade students at SMAN 1 Purwoasri.The design of this research is Classroom Action Research (CAR). This research uses Classroom Action Research (CAR) as a research design, because it is an effort to overcome students problems in their learning activities. This research was conducted through two cycles of action research, including planning, action, observation, and reflection. The participants of this study were 33 students in an eleventh grade English class. Data was collected through speaking tests and observation sheets. The results of this study indicate that comic strips are successful in improving students speaking skills. This is evidenced by the average score, student success, and observation sheets. The criteria of success in this study is if students achieve a minimum score (75) equal to or higher than 80.The results of the first cycle showed that 36% met the success criteria. This means that there are 12 students who meet the success criteria with an average score of 71.51 in the first cycle. Meanwhile, the second cycle showed that 84% met the success criteria. This means that there are 28 students who meet the success criteria with an average score of 80.61. It can be said to be successful. Based on observations, it was concluded that students were interested in learning by implementing comic strips and they felt enthusiastic in completing assignments. The situation in the class can also be handled well. The researcher also provides suggestions for future researchers to conduct better research and put more emphasis on the content and organization of speaking skill.

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