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This item was sent out to members of the media to promote Walt Disney Pictures' 1996 re-release of "Oliver and Company" starring Joey Lawrence, Billy Joel, and Cheech Marin. It includes a synopsis, list of characters, promotional information, and introduction to the actors. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 40 pages, B&W.

1st printing ($1.60 cover price). "Omaha" the Cat Dancer is an erotic comic strip and later comic book created by artist Reed Waller and writer Kate Worley. Set in fictional Mipple City, Minnesota in a universe populated by anthropomorphic funny animal characters, the strip is a soap opera focusing on Omaha, a feline exotic dancer, and her lover, Chuck, the son of a business tycoon. Mature Readers. 28 pages. Cover price $1.60.

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2nd printing ($1.75 cover price). "Omaha" the Cat Dancer is an erotic comic strip and later comic book created by artist Reed Waller and writer Kate Worley. Set in fictional Mipple City, Minnesota in a universe populated by anthropomorphic funny animal characters, the strip is a soap opera focusing on Omaha, a feline exotic dancer, and her lover, Chuck, the son of a business tycoon. Mature Readers. 28 pages. Cover price $1.75.

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1st printing ($1.75 cover price). "Omaha" the Cat Dancer is an erotic comic strip and later comic book created by artist Reed Waller and writer Kate Worley. Set in fictional Mipple City, Minnesota in a universe populated by anthropomorphic funny animal characters, the strip is a soap opera focusing on Omaha, a feline exotic dancer, and her lover, Chuck, the son of a business tycoon. Mature Readers. 28 pages. Cover price $1.75.

1st printing. By Charles Solomon. With its themes of a beautiful princess, a dashing prince, and love triumphing over powerful magic, "Sleeping Beauty" remains one of the most beloved of all fairy tales. First published in 1697, Charles Perrault's vision of the ageless, enchanted princess slumbering in her vine-encrusted tower has fascinated readers and artists for more 300 years, and this heavily-illustrated book will trace the history of that fascination, which has manifested itself in literature, fine art, poetry, music, and film. The book concludes with the development and creation of Disney's Maleficent, including interviews with Angelina Jolie and director Robert Stromberg; behind-the-scenes details and photography; costumes, props, and makeup; and plenty of movie magic! Hardcover, 10-in. x 9-in., 176 pages, full color. Cover price $40.00.

1st printing. By Dani Jones. A fun-loving children's picture book about a pig that has a story to tell. But every time he starts to tell the tale, another animal friends pops onto the page, interrupting him. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 32 pages, full color. Cover price $5.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Sirial. Join the day-to-day adventures of Nanai the fussy dog, Guru the rain-loving cat, and Rang the mouse with a sweet tooth in this charming series. Whether its baking cookies, going on picnics, or enjoying a stroll in the rain, these three always manage to stir up some kind of trouble. Add their owner to the mix, a novice magician named No-Ah, and there's never a dull day! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 192 pages, B&W. All Ages Cover price $10.99.

1st Printing - Written and illustrated by Jeff MacNelly. This "Shoe" collection takes us once again high up into the rumpled offices of the "Treetops Tattler Tribune", where editor Shoe Presides over a colorful crew. Softcover, 7" x 7.5", 120 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.95.

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1st Printing. Softcover, 5" x 7.5", 142 pages, B&W.

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1st printing.

Written by Chip Kidd and Geoff Spear. Art and cover by Charles M. Schulz.

Charles M. Schulz's approach to cartooning was to take out the extraneous details and leave in "only what's necessary." For fifty years, Schulz wrote and illustrated Peanuts, the single most popular and influential comic strip in the world. In Only What's Necessary: Charles M. Schulz and Peanuts, renowned designer Chip Kidd assembles the long-awaited follow-up to Peanuts: The Art of Charles M. Schulz, by focusing on Schulz's artistry.

Reproducing the best of the Peanuts newspaper strip, all shot off the original art by award-winning photographer Geoff Spear, the book features ancillary images from the archives, including exclusive, rare and unpublished original art and developmental work-many never seen before their inclusion in this book. Only What's Necessary is sure to give Peanuts fans the world over a reason to celebrate.

Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 12-in. x 9-in., 304 pages, full color.

Cover price $40.00.

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2nd or later printing.

Written by Chip Kidd and Geoff Spear. Art and cover by Charles M. Schulz.

Charles M. Schulz's approach to cartooning was to take out the extraneous details and leave in "only what's necessary." For fifty years, Schulz wrote and illustrated Peanuts, the single most popular and influential comic strip in the world. In Only What's Necessary: Charles M. Schulz and Peanuts, renowned designer Chip Kidd assembles the long-awaited follow-up to Peanuts: The Art of Charles M. Schulz, by focusing on Schulz's artistry.

Reproducing the best of the Peanuts newspaper strip, all shot off the original art by award-winning photographer Geoff Spear, the book features ancillary images from the archives, including exclusive, rare and unpublished original art and developmental work-many never seen before their inclusion in this book. Only What's Necessary is sure to give Peanuts fans the world over a reason to celebrate.

Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 12-in. x 9-in., 304 pages, full color.

Cover price $40.00.

70th Anniversary Edition

70th Anniversary Edition

1st printing.

Written by Chip Kidd and Geoff Spear. Art and cover by Charles M. Schulz.

The Eisner Award-nominated tribute to Charles M. Schulz, newly repackaged for the 70th anniversary of Peanuts. Charles M. Schulz believed that the key to cartooning was to take out the extraneous details and leave in only what's necessary. Renowned designer Chip Kidd was granted unprecedented access to the extraordinary archives of the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center.

Only What's Necessary reproduces the best of the Peanuts newspaper strip, all shot from the original art by award-winning photographer Geoff Spear.

Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11-in. x 8-in., 304 pages, full color.

Cover price $29.99.

1979 - "Egar Rice Krispies Tarzan" - Adult parody of Tarzan. 8" x 10.5", 48 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $5.00.

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1st printing. By Jay Lynch and Frank Cammuso. When Otto meets a magical genie, he knows just what to wish for - he makes the whole world orange! At first, this new, bright world seems like a lot of fun, but when his mom serves orange spinach for lunch, Otto realizes that his favorite color isn't the best color for everything after all! Two master cartoonists, Jay Lynch, who wrote Otto's story, and Frank Cammuso, who drew Otto's adventure, collaborate to bring all the fun and magic comics can offer to early readers. Softcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 40 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $4.99.

Cover by Tom Hickey. Stories and art by Walt Kelly, Tom Hickey, Don Lang, Gil Turner, Charles Hedinger and Vive Risto. Based on the popular movie shorts also known as Little Rascals, Dell's Our Gang Comics featured early work by Pogo's Walt Kelly and other cartooning greats. In a story by Kelly, the gang goes berry-picking and encounters a wayward bear. In the resulting excitement, crooks see a chance to kidnap Two-by-Two and hold him for ransom. Tom and Jerry make war against the backdrop of a toy train playset. Our Gang; Flip 'n' Dip; Tom and Jerry; Barney Bear and Benny Burro; Wuff the Prairie Dog. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Tom Hickey. Stories and art by Walt Kelly, Tom Hickey, Don Lang, Gil Turner, Charles Hedinger and Vive Risto. Based on the popular movie shorts also known as Little Rascals, Dell's Our Gang Comics featured early work by Pogo's Walt Kelly and other cartooning greats. In a story by Kelly, the gang borrows a houseboat from Mr. Swanson. But Swanson's crooked rival Lester conspires to take over the houseboat for himself while the gang has it. Tuffy and Jerry make a special cake for Tom. Our Gang; Flip 'n' Dip; Tom and Jerry; Barney Bear and Benny Burro; Wuff the Prairie Dog; Johnny Mole; Pictopranks. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Walt Kelly, Tom Hickey, Don Lang, Gil Turner, Charles Hedinger and Vive Risto. Based on the popular movie shorts also known as Little Rascals, Dell's Our Gang Comics featured early work by Pogo's Walt Kelly and other cartooning greats. In a story by Kelly, the gang returns home from their nautical adventure, but new adventures await. Tuffy and Jerry try to have a picnic, but Tom gets wind of it. Barney Bear has misadventures while fishing. Our Gang; Flip 'n' Dip; Tom and Jerry; Barney Bear and Benny Burro; Wuff the Prairie Dog; Pictopranks. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Walt Kelly and Charles Hedinger. Based on the popular movie shorts also known as Little Rascals, Dell's Our Gang Comics featured early work by Pogo's Walt Kelly. In a story by Kelly, Feeney's gang conspires to keep Bucky from joining the school's cross-country running team. Tom decides to paint the spare room, but Jerry and Tuffy ensure that he paints himself into a corner. A vacationing bear rents a room on Flip 'n' Dip's houseboat. Our Gang; Flip 'n' Dip; Tom and Jerry; Barney Bear and Benny Burro; Wuff the Prairie Dog; Pictopranks. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Tom Hickey. Stories and art by Walt Kelly, Tom Hickey, Gil Turner, Veve Risto and Charles Hedinger. Based on the popular movie shorts also known as Little Rascals, Dell's Our Gang Comics featured early work by Pogo's Walt Kelly and other cartooning greats. In a story written by Kelly, the gang explores a lost cave on a cliffside and encounters a hostile hermit. Jerry and Tuffy finally got rid of Tom, but now Rowdy Rat Jr. looks at moving into the house and kicking the mice out. Barney Bear and his neighbor Mooseface contend over their Thanksgiving turkeys. Our Gang; Flip 'n' Dip; Tom and Jerry; Barney Bear and Benny Burro; No Place Like Home; Wuff the Prairie Dog; Pictopranks. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Tom Hickey. Stories and art by Walt Kelly and Charles Hedinger. Based on the popular movie shorts also known as Little Rascals, Dell's Our Gang Comics featured early work by Pogo's Walt Kelly. In a story by Kelly, Two-by-Two and Button-Nose accidentally set Julip the goat loose in Aunt Sophie's house. Tom trains Jerry and Tuffy so they can take on Rowdy Rat Jr., but he's enjoying the training too much. Wuff should be suspicious when Charlie Coyote invites him over to sing Christmas carols. Our Gang; Flip 'n' Dip; Tom and Jerry; Barney Bear and Benny Burro; Saturday Night; Wuff the Prairie Dog; Pictopranks. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Dan Gormley. Stories and art by Walt Kelly, Dan Gormley, Dan Noonan, Gil Turner, Veve Risto and Charles Hedinger. Based on the popular movie shorts also known as Little Rascals, Dell's Our Gang Comics featured early work by Pogo's Walt Kelly and other cartooning greats. In a story by Kelly, the gang's play adventure accidentally becomes a little too real. Jerry and Tuffy try to convince Tom not to leave, despite the risk of bodily harm. Barney and Benny aren't sure if Mooseface can keep his new year's resolution to not lose his temper. Our Gang; Flip 'n' Dip; Tom and Jerry; Barney Bear and Benny Burro; Saturday Night; Wuff the Prairie Dog; Pictopranks. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Walt Kelly and Charles Hedinger. Based on the popular movie shorts also known as Little Rascals, Dell's Our Gang Comics featured early work by Pogo's Walt Kelly. In a story by Kelly, a goat loose in the house causes confusion for everyone, especially police, who thought the emergency caller said ghost. When Jerry and Tuffy find the vacuum cleaner, there's a new theater of engagement with Tom. Wuff's new spinning-top toy causes him trouble, especially when Charlie Coyote gets wind of it. Our Gang; Flip 'n' Dip; Tom and Jerry; Barney Bear and Benny Burro; Saturday Night; Wuff the Prairie Dog; Pictopranks. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Walt Kelly and others. Based on the popular movie shorts also known as Little Rascals, Dell's Our Gang Comics featured early work by Pogo's Walt Kelly. In a story by Kelly, Two-by-Two and Anastacia decide to become pirates. Jerry and Tuffy have a picnic in a flowerpot; Tom masquerades as an old lady. Barney Bear and Benny Burro go butterfly hunting. The Buzzards; Tom and Jerry; Tom Cat; Camping Out with Jerry; Barney Bear and Benny Burro; Our Gang; Wuff the Prairie Dog; El Wolfo. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by John Stanley, Dan Gormley, Dan Noonan, Gil Turner, Veve Risto and Charles Hedinger. Based on the popular movie shorts also known as Little Rascals, Dell's Our Gang Comics featured early work by Pogo's Walt Kelly and other cartooning greats. In a story that may be written by Kelly, the gang follows the Treasure Island Treasure Map, but Happy Slade is after the treasure too. Wuff the Prairie Dog, Sammy Squirrel and Butch Badger play tricks on Charlie Coyote. Barney Bear and Benny Burro seek peace and quiet. The Buzzards; Tom and Jerry; Tom Cat; Adventures of Jerry; Flip 'n' Dip; Barney Bear and Benny Burro; Our Gang; Wuff the Prairie Dog; El Wolfo. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Walt Kelly and others. Based on the popular movie shorts also known as Little Rascals, Dell's Our Gang Comics featured early work by Pogo's Walt Kelly. In a story by Kelly continued from issue #46, the gang follows the Treasure Island Treasure Map, but Happy Slade is after the treasure too. Two one-pagers featuring Happy Hound, better known these days as Droopy. Barney Bear and Benny Burro pay a surprise visit to Aunt Grizzly, forgetting that you should never surprise a grizzly. Happy; Tom and Jerry; Adventures of Tom; Adventures of Jerry; Flip 'n' Dip; Barney Bear and Benny Burro; Our Gang; Wuff the Prairie Dog. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Dan Gormley. Stories and art by John Stanley, Dan Gormley, Dan Noonan, Gil Turner, Harvey Eisenberg, Veve Risto and Charles Hedinger. Based on the popular movie shorts also known as Little Rascals, Dell's Our Gang Comics featured early work by Pogo's Walt Kelly and other cartooning greats. In a story continued from issue #47, the gang finds themselves caught in a seaborne battle between Mr. Saturn and Happy Slade. Two one-pagers featuring Happy Hound, better known these days as Droopy. When Tom throws a masquerade party for his birthday, Jerry and Tuffy dress as dancing girls, in a story by John Stanley of Little Lulu fame. Happy; Tom and Jerry; Adventures of Tom; Adventures of Jerry; Flip 'n' Dip; Barney Bear and Benny Burro; Our Gang; Wuff the Prairie Dog. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Walt Kelly and others. Based on the popular movie shorts also known as Little Rascals, Dell's Our Gang Comics featured early work by Pogo's Walt Kelly. In a story by Kelly continued from previous issues, the gang learns that Mr. Saturn plans to turn the local Jacares tribe against Happy Slade so Saturn can find the treasure. Two one-pagers featuring Happy Hound, better known these days as Droopy. A canary is added to the household, but Jerry and Tuffy find he's as much of a nuisance as Tom. Happy; Tom and Jerry; Adventures of Tom; Adventures of Jerry; Flip 'n' Dip; Barney Bear and Benny Burro; Our Gang; Wuff the Prairie Dog. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Walt Kelly and others. Based on the popular movie shorts also known as Little Rascals, Dell's Our Gang Comics featured early work by Pogo's Walt Kelly. In a story by Kelly continued from previous issues, Mr. Saturn succeeds in turning the local Jacares tribe against Happy Slade, and the gang is caught in the middle. Two one-pagers featuring Happy Hound, better known these days as Droopy. Jerry and Tuffy find a magician's hat and turn it against Tom. Happy; Tom and Jerry; Adventures of Tom; Adventures of Jerry; Flip 'n' Dip; Barney Bear and Benny Burro; Our Gang; Wuff the Prairie Dog. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Harvey Eisenberg. Stories and art by Dan Gormley, Dan Noonan, Gil Turner, Harvey Eisenberg, Veve Risto and Charles Hedinger. Based on the popular movie shorts also known as Little Rascals, Dell's Our Gang Comics featured early work by Pogo's Walt Kelly and other cartooning greats. In a story by Kelly continued from previous issues, Toma guides Red and Chuck back to the boat, but Mr. Saturn has a new scheme brewing. Plus a one-pager featuring Happy Hound, better known these days as Droopy. Jerry and Tuffy find the house painters' lunch, but Tom is waiting for them. Jerry; Tom and Jerry; Adventures of Tom; Adventures of Jerry; Flip 'n' Dip; Barney Bear and Benny Burro; Our Gang; Wuff the Prairie Dog; Happy. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Walt Kelly and others. Based on the popular movie shorts also known as Little Rascals, Dell's Our Gang Comics featured early work by Pogo's Walt Kelly. In a story by Kelly continued from previous issues, Mr. Saturn is finally driven off, so the gang sets out to find the treasure on the island. Plus two one-pagers featuring Droopy. When Tom has a toothache, Jerry and Tuffy volunteer to be amateur dentists. Droopy; Tom and Jerry; Adventures of Tom; Adventures of Jerry; Flip 'n' Dip; Barney Bear and Benny Burro; Our Gang; Wuff the Prairie Dog. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Walt Kelly and others. Based on the popular movie shorts also known as Little Rascals, Dell's Our Gang Comics featured early work by Pogo's Walt Kelly. In a story by Kelly, the gang goes looking for Bruiser's stolen boat and encounters modern-day river pirates. Plus two one-pagers featuring Droopy. Jerry and Tuffy use psychological warfare on Tom by pretending to laugh uncontrollably at him. Droopy; Tom and Jerry; Adventures of Tom; Adventures of Jerry; Flip 'n' Dip; Barney Bear and Benny Burro; Our Gang; Wuff the Prairie Dog. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Walt Kelly and others. Based on the popular movie shorts also known as Little Rascals, Dell's Our Gang Comics featured early work by Pogo's Walt Kelly. In a story by Kelly, Bruiser helps Red and Egghead track river pirates. Plus two one-pagers featuring Droopy. Tom discovers that he can trap Jerry and Tuffy in the bathtub. Droopy; Tom and Jerry; Adventures of Tom; Adventures of Jerry; Flip 'n' Dip; Barney Bear and Benny Burro; Our Gang; Wuff the Prairie Dog. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Walt Kelly and others. Based on the popular movie shorts also known as Little Rascals, Dell's Our Gang Comics featured early work by Pogo's Walt Kelly. In a story by Kelly, the gang and Bruiser learn that the river pirates are after the log camp payroll, but how do they stop them? Plus two one-pagers featuring Droopy. When Jerry and Tuffy learn that Tom has a new job guarding the drugstore from mice, they decide to pay him a visit. Droopy; Tom and Jerry; Adventures of Tom; Adventures of Jerry; Flip 'n' Dip; Barney Bear and Benny Burro; Our Gang; Wuff the Prairie Dog. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Walt Kelly and others. Based on the popular movie shorts also known as Little Rascals, Dell's Our Gang Comics featured early work by Pogo's Walt Kelly and other cartooning greats. In a story by Kelly, Lillian the dog swallows the gang's micro radio and causes adults to think he can talk. Plus two one-pagers featuring Droopy. Tom is bored with tormenting the mice, until he discovers the joys of static electricity. Droopy; Tom and Jerry; Adventures of Tom; Adventures of Jerry; Flip 'n' Dip; Barney Bear and Benny Burro; Our Gang; Wuff the Prairie Dog. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Walt Kelly and others. Based on the popular movie shorts also known as Little Rascals, Dell's Our Gang Comics featured early work by Pogo's Walt Kelly. In one final story by Kelly, he says farewell to the mischievous gang. Plus two one-pagers featuring Droopy. Wuff the Prairie Dog and his friends have to elude hunters. Droopy; Tom and Jerry; Adventures of Tom; Adventures of Jerry; Flip 'n' Dip; Barney Bear and Benny Burro; Our Gang; Wuff the Prairie Dog. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Based on the popular movie shorts also known as Little Rascals, Dell's Our Gang Comics also featured cat & mouse hijinks with Tom and Jerry. Tom tries to take a nap behind the stereo cabinet, just as Jerry and Tuffy are playing their hep jazz records. Flip 'n' Dip decide to have some fun with a sleeping Mrs. Elephant. Plus a one-pager featuring Droopy. Droopy; Tom and Jerry; Adventures of Tom; Adventures of Jerry; Flip 'n' Dip; Barney Bear and Benny Burro; Fuzzy & Wuzzy; Wuff the Prairie Dog. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Based on the popular movie shorts also known as Little Rascals, Dell's Our Gang Comics also featured cat & mouse hijinks with Tom and Jerry. Tom kicks Jerry and Tuffy out of the house, so they decide to move into his new birdhouse. Flip 'n' Dip get their Pop to investigate after the parrot's nest is robbed. Plus two one-pagers featuring Droopy. When Wuff the Prairie Dog wants to be a magician's assistant, Charlie Coyote dresses as a magician. Droopy; Tom and Jerry; Adventures of Tom; Adventures of Jerry; Flip 'n' Dip; Barney Bear and Benny Burro; Fuzzy & Wuzzy; Wuff the Prairie Dog. Final issue under this title; series continues as Tom and Jerry (1949-1980 Dell/Gold Key) #60. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "1942-1943!" Story and art by Walt Kelly. Early work from the creator of the celebrated Pogo syndicated strip! Along with fellow Disney alumnus Carl Barks, Walt Kelly is now considered one of the two classic 'funny animal' artists from the golden age of comics. Surprisingly, Kelly's longest-running continuing series was based on actual people,the 'real-life' characters of MGM's durable short-film series, Our Gang (a.k.a. The Little Rascals). Spirited and engaging, Kelly's Our Gang harks back to the days before television, when kids spent most of their time playing outdoors, limited only by each other's imagination and ingenuity. Kelly created nearly 100 Our Gang stories by the end of its 59-issue run in 1949, the year he quit comic books to switch careers a final time as syndicated artist/writer on the immortal newspaper strip, Pogo. This is the first in a series of books reprinting Walt Kelly's Our Gang stories. Suitable for both adults and children, Fantagraphics Books has lovingly restored the work from their comic book appearance, which will be printed in their original four-color splendor. Introduction by Film critic, historian and author, Leonard Maltin. Softcover, 7-in. x 9 1/2-in., 104 pages, full color. Cover price $12.95.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. "1944-1945!" Story and art by Walt Kelly. Spirited and engaging, Kelly's Our Gang harks back to the days before television, when kids spent most of their time playing outdoors, limited only by each other's imagination and ingenuity. Kelly created dozens of Our Gang stories by the end of its 59-issue run in 1949, the year he quit comic books to switch careers a final time - as syndicated artist/writer on the immortal newspaper strip, Pogo. This is the second in a series of books reprinting Walt Kelly's Our Gang stories. Cover by Jeff Smith (Bone). Softcover, 7-in. x 9 1/2-in., 104 pages, full color. Cover price $12.95.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "1945-1946!" Story and art by Walt Kelly. Walt Kelly's spirited and engaging Our Gang harkens back to the days before television, when kids spent most of their time playing outdoors, limited only by each other's imagination and ingenuity. Kelly created dozens of Our Gang stories by the end of its 59-issue run in 1949, the year he quit comics to create the immortal syndicated newspaper strip, Pogo. In Our Gang Volume 3, Kelly hits his stride in supplying eight adventures of the mainstay off-beat personas as well as other whimsical characters, from mad scientists to eccentric animals. Fantagraphics Books has lovingly restored the work from the original comic books, giving Kelly's art a new four-color splendor! With a cover by Jeff Smith! Softcover, 7-in. x 9 1/2-in., 108 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "1946-1947!" Story and art by Walt Kelly. Created in 1946 and 1947, these stories show Walt Kelly refining the style that would serve him so well for his later masterpiece - Pogo. Much of this fourth volume is taken up with an extended four-part cycle of stories -- almost a graphic novel, really! - in which Froggie and the Gang (including Julip the Goat) ship out with Professor Gravy on his showboat for an engagement downriver, which results in a series of action-packed adventures involving fisticuffs, gunfire, fireworks, and horse thieves! Softcover, 7-in. x 9 1/2-in., 112 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

1st printing. Story and Art by Andy Runton. Out on a stargazing venture in this wordless picture book, Owly and Wormy discover that it's fine to be frightened - but it's better to be brave! Hardcover, 9-in. x 10-in., 40 pages, full color. Cover price $15.99.

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1st printing. Art by Andy Runton. Owly and Wormy wants some butterflies. But when they come home from the nursery with a plant that will attract some fluttering friends, all that shows up are fat, green bug things. Bug things are not butterflies! But, they are nice and fun and good at sleep outs under the stars and always up for a game of checkers. But, the bug things can't stay. When the bugs build their cocoons, Owly and Wormy think they have no friends left. Only one day, their dreams for butterflies friends come true! Bold, graphic and full of fun, this wordless storybook will give pre-readers the wings they need to start reading on their own, and a firm footing on the idea of metamorphosis. Hardcover, 9-in. x 10-in., 40 pages, full color. Cover price $15.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "The Way Home!"

Story and art by Andy Runton.

Now available in full color!

Owly is a good-natured little owl, and he's always helping those around him. But despite his kindness, he seems to frighten would-be friends away before they even give him a chance, just because he's an owl. That all changes, though, once Owly meets Wormy. Like Owly, Wormy is in need of a good friend, too, someone who can be counted on for a helping hand, a good laugh, and a great adventure!

Through a unique blend of words and symbols, Owly can be read by the youngest readers, and is a great introduction to graphic novels!

Hardcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 160 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $22.99.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Just a Little Blue!"

Story and art by Andy Runton.

Now available in full color!

Best friends Owly and Wormy have days filled with adventure and hearts filled with kindness. And when they discover a bluebird family living in a damaged tree, they want to help out the best way they can: by building the birds a new home! But when Owly and Wormy share their gift, the birds don't welcome the new birdhouse quite as Owly and Wormy had hoped.

With a big storm moving in, can Owly and Wormy help get the birds (and their chicks!) to safety before it's too late?

Hardcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 128 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $22.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Flying Lessons!"

Story and art by Andy Runton.

Now available in full color!

Owly and Wormy love making new friends, and when they spot an unfamiliar animal flying through the trees, they can't wait to meet her! Unfortunately, Shadow the flying squirrel doesn't want to be friends with Owly because she's afraid of him. Wormy tries to convince Shadow that she can trust Owly, but she's still scared... When Wormy gets stuck high up in a tree, Owly's own fear of flying keeps him grounded. Can Owly overcome his fears? And will Shadow be able to do the same?

Through a unique blend of words and symbols, Owly can be read by the youngest readers, and is a great introduction to graphic novels!

Hardcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 144 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $22.99.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing. "A Time to Be Brave!"

Story and art by Andy Runton.

For Owly and Wormy, nothing beats the power of friendship! But fear can be a powerful force, too. There's a new visitor to the forest, an opossum who's misunderstood because of the way he looks. Wormy is afraid of him, and when Owly tries to untangle him from a fence, Possey begins hissing and bares his sharp teeth! He's scared and hurt, and now everyone is afraid! Can the trio be brave and face their fears with just a little courage and a lot of friendship?

Hardcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 128 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $22.99.

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(W/A/CA) Andy Runton. All Owly wants is a friend... Owly is a good-natured little owl, and he's always helping those around him. But despite his kindness, he seems to frighten would-be friends away before they even give him a chance, just because he's an owl. That all changes, though, once Owly meets Wormy. Like Owly, Wormy is in need of a good friend, too - someone who can be counted on for a helping hand, a good laugh, and a great adventure! Through a unique blend of words and symbols, Owly can be read by the youngest readers, and is a great introduction to graphic novels! Rating: All-Ages

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Way Home and Bittersweet Summer!"

Story and art by Andy Runton.

This beautifully rendered and touching story will be the first actual graphic novel series from Top Shelf!

Owly is a kind, yet lonely, little owl who's always on the lookout for new friends and adventure. The first graphic novel in the series contains two enchanting novellas, "The Way Home" and "The Bittersweet Summer," wherein Owly discovers the meaning of friendship, and that saying goodbye doesn't always mean forever. Relying on a mixture of symbols, icons, and expressions to tell his silent stories, Runton's clean, animated, and heartwarming style makes it a perfect read for anyone who's a fan of Jeff Smith's Bone or Mike Kunkel's Herobear and the Kid. Don't miss the next big thing in comics!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W.

Cover price $10.00.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. NOTE: Covers on reprints may vary. "Way Home and Bittersweet Summer!"

Story and art by Andy Runton.

This beautifully rendered and touching story will be the first actual graphic novel series from Top Shelf!

Owly is a kind, yet lonely, little owl who's always on the lookout for new friends and adventure. The first graphic novel in the series contains two enchanting novellas, "The Way Home" and "The Bittersweet Summer," wherein Owly discovers the meaning of friendship, and that saying goodbye doesn't always mean forever. Relying on a mixture of symbols, icons, and expressions to tell his silent stories, Runton's clean, animated, and heartwarming style makes it a perfect read for anyone who's a fan of Jeff Smith's Bone or Mike Kunkel's Herobear and the Kid. Don't miss the next big thing in comics!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W.

Cover price $10.00.