Barnaby HC (2013-2020 Fantagraphics) By Crockett Johnson comic books
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Published Apr 2013 by Fantagraphics.$11.75
Volume 1 - 1st printing.
Story and art by Crockett Johnson.
Fantagraphics introduces Barnaby, with it's playful mix of fantasy, wit and elegantly spare images, to a new generation of children and parents.
Created by Crockett Johnson (Harold and the Purple Crayon) in the 1940's, this five-volume series, with art direction by graphic novelist Daniel Clowes (Ghost World), will collect the entirety of the original newspaper strips!
Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 6-in. x 10 1/2-in., 336 pages, PC/PB&W.
Cover price $35.00. -
Published Jun 2014 by Fantagraphics.$27.00
Volume 2 - 1st printing.
Story and art by Crockett Johnson.
The second in a five volume series collecting Crockett Johnson's comic strip masterpiece features the years 1944-1945.
In this volume, Barnaby and his Fairy Godfather, J.J. O'Malley, take a trip to D.C. to serve in Congress, and Launcelot McSnoyd, the invisible leprechaun is introduced. Also, O'Malley enlists Barnaby on a seaside treasure hunt. Plus Ermine hunters, soap salesmen and more!
Foreword by Jules Feiffer and designed by Dan Clowes!
Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 6-in. x 10 1/2-in., 372 pages, PC/PB&W.
Cover price $39.99.