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Collects the years 1965 and 1966 of the classic comic strip that feels timelier than ever.

Collects the years 1961 through 1964 of the classic newspaper strip whose timeless political satire feels more timely than ever.

This volume includes a pig with an ominous resemblance to Nikita Khrushchev and a scruffy goat who looks exactly like Fidel Castro. Both assure Okefenokeeans that a one-party system is the way to go; all will be well economically, they explain, because "the shortage will be divided amongst the peasants." Other storylines spotlight Kelly''s remarkable cast: Pogo Possum, Albert Alligator, Howland Owl, "Churchy" LaFemme, Beauregard Bugleboy, Porky Pine, Miz Ma''m''selle Hepzibah, Deacon Mushrat, and so many others. All 104 Sunday strips from those two years are included, with supplementary features (including comprehensive annotations and index) by comics historians R.C. Harvey, Maggie Thompson, and Mark Evanier.

This is the first time Pogo has been complete and in chronological order anywhere—with all 104 Sunday strips from these two years presented in lush full color for the first time since their original appearance in Sunday newspaper sections. In Volume 6, Albert Alligator and Beauregard Bugleboy fend off a man-from-Mars, and Howland Owl investigates Communist espionage in the postal system. Then, it''s election year and Okefenokee Swamp gets a new presidential candidate.

Presents the years 1957-1960 of the politically progressive, influential newspaper strip.

"A true natural genius of comic art." — Mort Walker, creator of Beetle Bailey Starting in 1948, Walt Kelly''s newspaper-based comic strip Pogo lampooned sociopolitical issues from the Red Scare to the environmental movement. A gifted cartoonist who began his career at Walt Disney Studios, Kelly explored the virtues and follies of human nature with a lively cast of Okefenokee Swamp critters. Kind-hearted Pogo Possum headed the crew, which included intellectual Howland Owl; exuberant Albert Alligator; poetic mud turtle Churchy LaFemme; romantic hound dog Beauregard Bugleboy; and other impish personalities. Even readers too young to appreciate the strip''s satirical elements were charmed by the eccentric creatures and their offbeat wordplay. This compilation features comics from the election year of 1952, during which Pogo''s neighbors encouraged the reluctant possum to run for president. Their rallying cry, "I Go Pogo," parodied Dwight D. Eisenhower''s "I Like Ike" slogan and provided real-life fans with a write-in candidate. Kelly''s sly humor and flair for creative language—replete with malapropisms and nonsense verse — retain their imaginative verve for comics enthusiasts of the twenty-first century.

Following on the heels of Hermes Press'' critically acclaimed Eisner nominated reprint of Walt Kelly''s Pogo stories from Animal Comics, Four Color Comics, and Pogo Possum in Walt Kelly''s Pogo the Complete Dell Comics Volumes One and Two ― with Volume Five having been released in December 2017― this sixth volume finishes off the complete reprint with Pogo Parade! Walt Kelly''s Pogo, acknowledged as one of the most important and influential comic strips of all time, first appeared not in newspapers but as a feature in the Dell comic book anthology Animal Comics, as well as in Dell''s Four Color Comics before getting its own title, Pogo Possum in 1949. It was here, in the four color world of comic books, that the feature and its characters grew and matured, ultimately becoming one of the world''s most famous comic strips. Now fans of Pogo can see it all from the beginning with Hermes Press'' reprint of the complete Dell Comics Pogo. Noted comics historian Thomas Andrae observed that with Pogo, "Walt Kelly created a strip that is both poetic and graphically stunning as well as an important commentary on our times." With Hermes Press'' complete reprint of Dell Comics Pogo admirers of this groundbreaking comics feature can now witness the strip''s evolution, in an archival hardcover, digitally reconstructed to perfection.

This is the first time Pogo has been complete and in chronological order for the first time anywhere―with all 104 Sunday strips from these two years presented in lush full color for the first time since their original appearance in Sunday newspaper sections. In this volume, the Okefenokee gang decide to dig a canal to compete with the Suez (as soon as they can con one of their own into doing the digging) and consider going back to school. Among other hi-jinx, a flea comes a courtin'' Beauregard the Dog.

In addition to presenting all of 1955 and 1956''s daily Pogo strips complete and in order for the first time anywhere (many of them once again scanned from original syndicate proofs, for their crispest and most detailed appearance ever), Pogo: The Syndicated Comic Strip Vol. 4 also contains all 104 Sunday strips from these two years, presented in lush full color for the first time since their original appearance in Sunday sections 60 years ago.

v. 1: "Originally published in Walt Disney''s Comics and stories issues #721-734 and Walt Disney''s Comics and stories 75th anniversary special"--Copyright page.

Walt Kelly''s Peter Wheat comics are renowned for their humor, artistic flair and appeal to both children and adults. The Peter Wheat comic books are extremely rare and have never been collected as a series before, due to their scarcity and rarity. Between 1948 and 1951, Kelly drew thirty-five issues of The Adventures of Peter Wheat, a sixteen page comic book given away to bakeries to promote Peter Wheat bread. The stories were fairy tales starring Peter Wheat, an elf-sized boy who lived in a hollow tree on the edge of a wheat field where he and the Little Folk battle Dragonel, Queen of the Hornets. While created with kids in mind the mythology spun in these stories is timeless. "Coupled with Kelly''s incredible artwork, this series of stories, which run in arcs, are indispensable in Walt Kelly''s canon of work," commented Dr. Thomas Andrae, editor of this series. Peter Wheat production history was written by Walt Kelly biographer Steve Thomson for this volume.

Walt Kelly''s Pogo: the Complete Dell Comics Volume Five; ISBN: 978-1-61345-127-4; 192; all color; all art and script by Walt Kelly; hardcover; $50. Following on the heels of Hermes Press'' critically acclaimed Eisner nominated reprint of Walt Kelly''s Pogo stories from Animal Comics, Four Color Comics, and Pogo Possum in Walt Kelly''s Pogo the Complete Dell Comics Volumes One and Two ― with Volume Four having been released in November 2016― this fifth volume reprints the even more issues of Pogo Possum, #12-#14. Walt Kelly''s Pogo, acknowledged as one of the most important and influential comic strips of all time, first appeared not in newspapers but as a feature in the Dell comic book anthology Animal Comics, as well as in Dell''s Four Color Comics before getting its own title, Pogo Possum in 1949. It was here, in the four color world of comic books, that the feature and its characters grew and matured, ultimately becoming one of the world''s most famous comic strips. Now fans of Pogo can see it all from the beginning with Hermes Press'' reprint of the complete Dell Comics Pogo. Noted comics historian Thomas Andrae observed that with Pogo, "Walt Kelly created a strip that is both poetic and graphically stunning as well as an important commentary on our times." With Hermes Press'' complete reprint of Dell Comics Pogo admirers of this groundbreaking comics feature can now witness the strip''s evolution, in an archival hardcover, digitally reconstructed to perfection.

Walt Kelly''s classic comic book is a delightful read for young children as well as adults! Featuring: Mother Goose helps Santa Goosy Gander''s Gift A Cooked Party The 3 Blind Mice and a Christmas Deed Little Jack Horner''s Christmas Pie Contrary Mary and the Angel

Before achieving international fame as the creator of Pogo Possum, legendary cartoonist Walt Kelly produced an outstanding body of work adapting and illustrating fairy tales, fables and nursery rhymes for Dell Comics in the 1940s. Already an indisputable master of his craft, these wonderful and whimsical stories come to unparalleled life through Kelly''s signature, spirited humor and fluid, exuberant hand. Comprised of carefully selected and rarely seen work that originally appeared in issues of Dell Comics'' Fairy Tale Parade, Four Color, Raggedy Ann and Andy, and Santa Claus Funnies, this volume is a vital part of the history and legacy of one of comics'' most eminent and influential masters.

High quality reprint of the original activity books for children of Peter Wheat, published from the Breads and Bakers Associates and distributed by Dell Publishing during the Golden Age. Inside you will find coloring pages, crosswords, mazes and many other time-killer games that would thrill kids and adults alike. With art by animation and comic book legends Walt Kelly and Al Hubbard! Still fresh and funny after 60 years!

WALT KELLY''S EASTER WITH MOTHER GOOSEDell Four-Color #103, #140, #185 & #2201946-1949Great Easter comics fun from the master Walt Kelly --- A slightly different take on traditional mother goose. Great for the whole family!You can also find these as individual issues - each 52 pages!RARE COMICS CAN BE HARD TO FIND IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. These books are reprinted from the best available images, and the books will be updated as new copies are uncovered. Sometimes the early and rarer books reflect the age and the condition of the originals. Our books are NOT digitally remastered; they are taken from scans of actual comics. Many people enjoy these authentic characteristics. If you are not entirely happy, please contact us for exchange or refund at any time! If you send us your contact/delivery information, as a book is updated, you will receive a revised version free of charge!ALL STORIES - NO ADSGet the complete catalog by contacting [email protected] VISIT OUR WEB STORE ATwww.classiccomicslibrary.biz

WALT KELLY''S EASTER WITH MOTHER GOOSEDell Four-Color #2201949Great Easter comics fun from the master Walt Kelly --- A slightly different take on traditional mother goose. Great for the whole family!You can also find EASTER WITH MOTHER GOOSE #1-4 together in WALT KELLY''S EASTER WITH MOTHER GOOSE COLLECTION! RARE COMICS CAN BE HARD TO FIND IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. These books are reprinted from the best available images, and the books will be updated as new copies are uncovered. Sometimes the early and rarer books reflect the age and the condition of the originals. Our books are NOT digitally remastered; they are taken from scans of actual comics. Many people enjoy these authentic characteristics. If you are not entirely happy, please contact us for exchange or refund at any time! If you send us your contact/delivery information, as a book is updated, you will receive a revised version free of charge!ALL STORIES - NO ADSGet the complete catalog by contacting [email protected] VISIT OUR WEB STORE ATwww.classiccomicslibrary.biz

WALT KELLY''S EASTER WITH MOTHER GOOSEDell Four-Color #1851948Great Easter comics fun from the master Walt Kelly --- A slightly different take on traditional mother goose. Great for the whole family!You can also find EASTER WITH MOTHER GOOSE #1-4 together in WALT KELLY''S EASTER WITH MOTHER GOOSE COLLECTION! RARE COMICS CAN BE HARD TO FIND IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. These books are reprinted from the best available images, and the books will be updated as new copies are uncovered. Sometimes the early and rarer books reflect the age and the condition of the originals. Our books are NOT digitally remastered; they are taken from scans of actual comics. Many people enjoy these authentic characteristics. If you are not entirely happy, please contact us for exchange or refund at any time! If you send us your contact/delivery information, as a book is updated, you will receive a revised version free of charge!ALL STORIES - NO ADSGet the complete catalog by contacting [email protected] VISIT OUR WEB STORE ATwww.classiccomicslibrary.biz

WALT KELLY''S EASTER WITH MOTHER GOOSEDell Four-Color #1031946Great Easter comics fun from the master Walt Kelly --- A slightly different take on traditional mother goose. Great for the whole family!You can also find EASTER WITH MOTHER GOOSE #1-4 together in WALT KELLY''S EASTER WITH MOTHER GOOSE COLLECTION! RARE COMICS CAN BE HARD TO FIND IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. These books are reprinted from the best available images, and the books will be updated as new copies are uncovered. Sometimes the early and rarer books reflect the age and the condition of the originals. Our books are NOT digitally remastered; they are taken from scans of actual comics. Many people enjoy these authentic characteristics. If you are not entirely happy, please contact us for exchange or refund at any time! If you send us your contact/delivery information, as a book is updated, you will receive a revised version free of charge!ALL STORIES - NO ADSGet the complete catalog by contacting [email protected] VISIT OUR WEB STORE ATwww.classiccomicslibrary.biz

WALT KELLY''S EASTER WITH MOTHER GOOSEDell Four-Color #1401947Great Easter comics fun from the master Walt Kelly --- A slightly different take on traditional mother goose. Great for the whole family!You can also find EASTER WITH MOTHER GOOSE #1-4 together in WALT KELLY''S EASTER WITH MOTHER GOOSE COLLECTION! RARE COMICS CAN BE HARD TO FIND IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. These books are reprinted from the best available images, and the books will be updated as new copies are uncovered. Sometimes the early and rarer books reflect the age and the condition of the originals. Our books are NOT digitally remastered; they are taken from scans of actual comics. Many people enjoy these authentic characteristics. If you are not entirely happy, please contact us for exchange or refund at any time! If you send us your contact/delivery information, as a book is updated, you will receive a revised version free of charge!ALL STORIES - NO ADSGet the complete catalog by contacting [email protected] VISIT OUR WEB STORE ATwww.classiccomicslibrary.biz

Following on the heels of Hermes Press'' critically acclaimed Eisner nominated reprint of Walt Kelly''s Pogo stories from Animal Comics, Four Color Comics, and Pogo Possum in Walt Kelly''s Pogo the Complete Dell Comics, this fourth volume reprints the complete issues #7-11 of Pogo Possum. Walt Kelly''s Pogo, acknowledged as one of the most important and influential comic strips of all time, first appeared not in newspapers but as a feature in the Dell comic book anthology Animal Comics. Now fans of Pogo can see it all from the beginning with Hermes Press'' reprint of the complete Dell Comics Pogo.

Santa Claus Funnies part one includes original comic book stories featuring, "The Night Before Christmas", "Santa Claus in Trouble" and "The Fir Tree Christmas Carols". You can enjoy again These books are constantly updated with the best version Enjoy a nostalgic trip down memory lane with the best titles from the golden age of comics. Escamilla Comics has lovingly remastered these timeless classics with vivid color correction, image restoration and has also added an enhanced reading experience with Kindle Panel View The comic reprints from Calumet History and Hobby are reproduced from actual classic comics, and sometimes reflect the imperfection of books that are decades old.

It''s in this volume (featuring another two years worth of Pogo strips) that we meet one of Walt Kelly''s boldest political caricatures. Folks across America had little trouble equating the insidious wildcat Simple J. Malarkey with the ascendant anti-Communist senator, Joseph McCarthy. The subject was sensitive enough that by the following year a Providence, Rhode Island newspaper threatened to drop the strip if Malarkey''s face were to appear in it again. Kelly''s response? He had Malarkey appear again but put a bag over the character''s head for his next appearance. Ergo, his face did not appear. (Typical of Kelly''s layers of verbal wit, the character Malarkey was hiding from was a Rhode Island Red hen, referencing both the source of his need to conceal Malarkey and the underlying political controversy.) The entirety of these sequences can be found in this book. But the Malarkey storyline is only a tiny portion of those rich, eventful two years, which include such classic sequences as con-man Seminole Sam''s attempts to corner the market on water (which Porkypine''s Uncle Baldwin tries to one-up by cornering the market on dirt); a return engagement of Pup Dog and Houndog''s blank-eyed Little Orphan Annie parody Li''l Arf and Nonny; Churchy La Femme going in drag to deliver a love poem he wrote, Cyrano style, on Deacon Mush-rat''s behalf to Sis Boombah (the aforementioned hen); P.T. Bridgeport''s return to the swamp in search of new talent; and of course two rousing choruses of Deck Us All With Boston Charlie.

Originally published in 1942 with art by Walt Kelly and Arthur E. Jameson. Holiday tales for the whole family.

This Story Takes the Cake! Albert Takes the Cake is a hilarious story set in Georgia''s rural Okefenokee swamp. Albert the Alligator is an amusing, and often foolish character in the Vintage Comic Stories series that not only entertains, but teaches important life lessons now. If you haven''t already done so, you should order a book from the classic 60''s style Vintage Comics by the wonderful and established children''s author J.E. Bell. She is a dedicated mother and the author of over 20 excellent stories. If there''s one thing this author knows it''s kids and how to put a smile on their face and joy into their hearts. This book is part of the Vintage Comic Stories series and would be a great addition to any learning child''s collection. This particular book... takes the cake! The story begins when the friendly swamp characters Blue Jay and Bumbazine start baking a cake for Pogo Possum''s birthday. As you probably already guessed from the title of this brilliant and hilarious classic, the cake does not get to Pogo Possum immediately. The cake is stolen by Albert Alligator. There is a sudden twist in the story after Albert eats the cake. Moral of the story: you can''t have your cake and eat it too, Albert. These fun swamp characters are always getting into wild and crazy shenanigans your children and grandchildren will enjoy over and over again. The other fun swamp characters in this book include a Turtle, Mouse, and even Beetle. Everyone is in on the fun as Albert takes the cake in this thrilling and inspiring book sure to impress any young reader. Albert Takes the Cake is not only colorful and entertaining, but it''s extremely witty and creative as well. The stories they will read in the Vintage Comic Stories series are stories they will look back on with fondness for years to come. You really can''t go wrong when you invest in a book they will actually want to read. And Albert Takes the Cake is one of those books!

Pogo: Bona Fide Balderdash is the second volume in a series reprinting in its entirety the syndicated run of Walt Kelly''s classic newspaper strip. It features all the strips from 1951 and 1952, which have been collected before, but in now long-out-of print books, and even there they were not as meticulously restored and reproduced as in this new series. Bona Fide Balderdash also reprints, literally for the first time ever in full color, the two full years of Sunday pages, also carefully restored and color-corrected, shot from the finest copies available.

Walt Kelly blended nonsense language, poetry, and political and social satire to make Pogo an essential contribution to American “intellectual” comics. As the strip progressed, it became a hilarious platform for Kelly’s scathing political views in which he skewered national bogeymen like J. Edgar Hoover, Joseph McCarthy, George Wallace, and Richard Nixon. Walt Kelly started when newspaper strips shied away from politics ― Pogo was ahead of its time and ahead of later strips (such as Doonesbury and The Boondocks) that tackled political issues. Our first (of 12) volume reprints approximately the first two years of Pogo ― dailies and (for the first time) full-color Sundays. This first volume also introduces such enduring supporting characters as Porkypine, Churchy LaFemme, Beauregard Bugleboy, Seminole Sam, Howland Owl, and many others. And for Christmas, 1949, Kelly started his tradition of regaling his readers with his infamously and gloriously mangled Christmas carols.

Presents a collection of classic Christmas comic book stories, featuring Santa Claus, Ebeneezer Scrooge, and the elves of the North Pole.

Collects the classic 1940s comics based on the Our gang and Lil rascals shorts. Written and drawn by the author after he had worked for Walt Disney but before he created his legendary Pogo comic strip.

A collection of comic stories in which the Rascals must deal with troubles caused the return of old friends, including Professor Gravy who recruits the kids to sail with him on his showboat for an engagement down the river.