Best of
Comic-Strips

2015

Pearls Gets Sacrificed: A Pearls Before Swine Treasury


Stephan Pastis - 2015
    Always together—and sometimes with their fellow funny-page characters—the regular Pearls clan weighs in on everything from modern technology to current events to human nature. All the members of the skewed gang are here as Zebra engages in a never-ending war of neighborly hate with the Crocs. As always, Goat offers a voice of reason amid the ongoing chaos that Pastis creates, either from behind the pen or as a character within the strip itself. Pastis’s latest collection is sure to add to the funny-page phenomenon, giving Pearls fans more of what they know and love: satirical logic and hilarious wit. Includes all cartoons from the collections Breaking Stephan and King of the Comics.

The Complete Peanuts, 1995-1998


Charles M. Schulz - 2015
    Charlie Brown is asked to the Sweetheart Ball and Snoopy gets his driver’s license in this gift set.

Snoopy Vs. the Red Baron


Charles M. Schulz - 2015
    the Red Baron collects all of Schulz's beloved strips starring Snoopy as the famous World War I flying ace in his perennial battles with the infamous Red Baron of Germany."Ten, twenty, thirty, forty, fifty or more / the bloody Red Baron was rollin' up the score / Eighty men died tryin' to end that spree / of the bloody Red Baron of Germany...In the nick of time, a hero arose / A funny-looking dog with a big black nose"Including both dailies and Sundays, Snoopy Vs. the Red Baron follows the valiant and indefatigable Snoopy as, time after time in his doghouse/Sopwith Camel, he braves the wrath of his unseen aerial foe. The brave little beagle's epic battles are brought to thrilling cartoon life. "He flew into the sky to seek revenge / But the Baron shot him down / "Curses, foiled again!" The Snoopy and Red Baron encounters were some of the most inspired—and most popular—episodes in all of Peanuts and among the stories most beloved by children and adults alike.

Keep Calm and Do the Snoopy Dance


Charles M. Schulz - 2015
    From his bantering with Woodstock to his fantasy life, it's no wonder that he's the most popular Peanuts cartoon character! And he's never more endearing than when he's expressing his ultimate joy of life by doing his happy dance (much to Lucy's dismay!). In the Keep Calm and Carry On tradition of keeping a stiff upper lip, Keep Calm and Do the Snoopy Dance urges you to maintain peace by celebrating the happiness of dance and being grateful for all the joys that there are in life. More than 100 quotes and sayings are included in this charming gift book, highlighted with cartoons showing Snoopy in all his dancing splendor.  Quotes include: "To those of us with real understanding, dancing is the only pure art form!” — Snoopy "I want women to be liberated and still be able to have a nice ass and shake it.” — Shirley MacLaine "Will you, won't you, will you, won't you, will you join the dance?” — Lewis Carroll "Everything in the universe has rhythm. Everything dances.” --Maya Angelou

The Smurfs #19: The Jewel Smurfer (The Smurfs Graphic Novels)


Peyo - 2015
    After arriving in town, they meet a stranger who proposes to them to get rich by means of Jokey Smurf through slipping him into houses by night and forcing him to bring back the rich inhabitants' jewels.

Woodstock: Master of Disguise


Charles M. Schulz - 2015
    That’s because Snoopy is Woodstock’s “Friend of Friends,” and together they write masterpieces, fly airplanes, find the perfect place to nap, and win over the hearts of readers all over the world. Whether he’s falling in love with a snowflake or crash-landing on the tip of Snoopy’s nose, Woodstock is the little yellow bird with a big personality. It takes more than a strong wind to ruffle Woodstock’s feathers, although it’s a good thing he has Snoopy to keep his little yellow feet on the ground. Don’t miss out on the newest AMP! Peanuts collection featuring Woodstock, the most recognizable yellow bird in the world—even in disguise!

Underworld: From Hoboken to Hollywood


Kaz - 2015
    Kaz's strip hilariously depicts sordid doings in a surreal city, stuffed with almost-parodies of famous comic strip characters, a healthy dose of cigarette smoking cats, cute little saccharin-cuddly creatures, media-damaged kids, and much more — all destined for a sardonic smashing.

Playtime: A Mutts Treasury


Patrick McDonnell - 2015
    Sketched in McDonnell’s distinctive style, this emotive Mutts collection follows the day-to-day exploits of the cat and dog duo, Mooch and Earl. Whether they are contemplating the cosmos or curling in for a much-needed nap, these two lighthearted pals remind us of the simple pleasures that make life so grand.

Zits Apocalypse: Are You Ready?


Jerry Scott - 2015
    Luckily, Zits Apocalypse is here to shed some light on the ups, downs, and in-betweens of parenting teens. Join the Duncan family--Connie, Walt, and Jeremy--as they grapple with modern technology, confront an endless sea of dirty laundry, and learn to bridge the cultural divide between parents and teenagers.Zits Apocalypse offers a light-hearted yet insightful look at the multifaceted lives of modern teens and their families, complemented with annotations from the creators. From financial trouble to the perils of young love, this collection broaches relevant and familiar topics with with, wit, humor, and affection.

Hurricane Isle and Other Adventures: The Best of Captain Easy


Roy Crane - 2015
    Following our Eisner Award nominated series of Roy Crane s Captain Easy Sunday strip collections, we have selected the very best of the indispensable daily comic strip adventures of Easy and Tubbs. Featuring Wash running a dinky railroad in a comic-opera version of Eastern Europe, the gripping narrative of Easy waging total war against The Phantom King, battles with pirates in the South Seas, and the harrowing story of Easy and Wash as prisoners on the infamous Devil s Island. Roy Crane mixes imagination, romance, and thrills in a masterful storytelling style that entices you over the next mountain, across the next ocean, toward the next horizon and always to the next thrill-packed adventure!"

The Amazing Spider-Man: The Ultimate Newspaper Comics Collection Volume 1: 1977-1978


Stan Lee - 2015
    Edited by Bruce Canwell, this first volume includes the complete strips from the series start in 1977 through January 1979.

King of the Comics: One Hundred Years of King Features Syndicate


Dean Mullaney - 2015
    This book is a centennial birthday bash hosted by Dean Mullaney, Bruce Canwell, and Brian Walker, with contributions by Brendan Burford, Lucy Shelton Caswell, Jared Gardner, Ron Goulart, Jeffrey Lindenblatt, Carl Linich, Paul Tumey, and Germund von Wowern. More than just comics, it s a celebration of the profound impact that King Features has had on popular culture!"