Library of American Comics - 1: Skippy
Daily Comics
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Volume 1 features every Skippy daily strip from its inception on June 22, 1925, through the end of 1927, alongside the beginning of an extensive biography of Percy Crosby by Jared Gardner. This edition is enhanced with photographs and rare artwork from the collection of the cartoonist's daughter, Joan Crosby Tibbetts. The Library of American Comics stands as the premier publisher of classic newspaper comic strips, boasting 14 Eisner Award nominations and three wins for best book. LOAC has established itself as "the gold standard for archival comic strip reprints," offering in-depth research and articles that provide valuable context. The exquisite reproduction of the material not only preserves these strips for longtime fans but also serves as a new gateway for those encountering them for the first time. This collection is part of a broader offering from IDW, which includes other notable works such as Complete Chester Gould's Dick Tracy and Complete Little Orphan Annie. Each volume showcases the rich history and artistry of classic comic strips, ensuring their legacy endures for future generations.
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Library of American Comics - 1: Skippy, Lorraine Turner, Dean Mullaney, Jared Gardner, Percy Crosby
- Language
- Released
- 2012
- Binding
- (Hardcover),
- Book condition
- Very Good
- Price
- €55.39
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- Title
- Library of American Comics - 1: Skippy
- Subtitle
- Daily Comics
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- IDW Publishing
- Released
- 2012
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 328
- ISBN10
- 161377284X
- ISBN13
- 9781613772843
- Series
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- Description
- Volume 1 features every Skippy daily strip from its inception on June 22, 1925, through the end of 1927, alongside the beginning of an extensive biography of Percy Crosby by Jared Gardner. This edition is enhanced with photographs and rare artwork from the collection of the cartoonist's daughter, Joan Crosby Tibbetts. The Library of American Comics stands as the premier publisher of classic newspaper comic strips, boasting 14 Eisner Award nominations and three wins for best book. LOAC has established itself as "the gold standard for archival comic strip reprints," offering in-depth research and articles that provide valuable context. The exquisite reproduction of the material not only preserves these strips for longtime fans but also serves as a new gateway for those encountering them for the first time. This collection is part of a broader offering from IDW, which includes other notable works such as Complete Chester Gould's Dick Tracy and Complete Little Orphan Annie. Each volume showcases the rich history and artistry of classic comic strips, ensuring their legacy endures for future generations.