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 1975-1976: Volume 13 of the Paperback Edition
The Complete Peanuts 1975-1976: Volume 13 of the Paperback Edition
In this volume of the classic comic strip, created by Charles Schulz himself, Snoopy's family suddenly expands, adding wandering brother Spike, beloved sister Belle, and even a nephew!
Snoopy breaks his foot and spends six weeks in a cast, deals with an ailing Woodstock, and even gets involved in Linus; love triangle. This book features several benchmark storylines, including a rare "double track" sequence with two parallel narratives: Peppermint Patty competes in a Powderpuff Derby while Charlie Brown finally meets his baseball-playing idol, Joe Shlabotnik. There are obedience school fiascos, waterbed dilemmas, and Marcie's unwanted suitor. And find out the final fate of the talking schoolhouse building! Foreword by writer and comedian Robert Smigel.