Graphic Lit: Vintage, Independent, Marvel, and DC
In what may be an expression of nostalgia, we carry a lot of the genius of newspaper-published graphic literature, a Golden Age that lasted from the 1930s to the departure of Bill Watterson's Calvin & Hobbes. The two comic book behemoths, Marvel and DC, are included here. We don’t cover the “universes” of each company. Occasionally, however, they publish some strikingly original or quirky work that suits our inventory. On this page we feature all our adult graphic literature (some of which, of course, is perfectly appropriate for children); our Young Adult graphic literature has its own page under that name.
Content note: I have moved all of Neil Gaiman’s work (Sandman and others) to his page here.
The Complete Peanuts 1967-1968: Volume 9 of the Paperback Edition
The Complete Peanuts 1967-1968: Volume 9 of the Paperback Edition
This paperback edition of the newspaper strip introduces Franklin, and Snoopy's original owner, Lila, returns: with an intro by John Waters.
The World War I Flying Ace is riding high throughout this volume, but Snoopy still has time to moonlight as an arm-wrestling champion, a figure skater, a vulture, and the "Cheshire Beagle." Not to mention running for political office on the "Paw" ticket! Also, did you know Charlie Brown isn't his original owner? Plus: Franklin and José Peterson made their debuts, side by side with old favorites like Sally, Linus, Lucy, Schroeder, and Peppermint Patty.