Li'l Abner comic books issue 1
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Issue #1-REP
Published 1988 by Kitchen Sink.$7.30
Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. "1934-1935!" By Al Capp. Considered by many to be the greatest comic strip of all time, Li'l Abner started on a Monday in August of 1934 and ran consecutively for forty-three years. It became syndicated in over 900 newspapers worldwide and was avidly followed by millions. Creator Al Capp's commentary on almost every facet of the national scene was jeered by some and cheered by many. This first volume reprints the 1934-1935 daily strips and includes an introduction by Capp's widow, Catherine Capp. Also included are articles about Capp's early years on Abner and its characters. Softcover (Horizontal Format), 11 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 232 pages, B&W. Cover price $16.95.
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Issue #1-1ST
Published Apr 2010 by IDW Publishing.$15.99
Volume 1 - 1st printing. "1934-1936!" Story and art by Al Capp. Volume 1 of The Complete L'il Abner contains Al Capp's comedy masterpiece from 1934-1936, including full-color Sunday pages never before collected in book form. Li'l Abner moves to New York to live with his rich aunt and has to dodge both kidnappers and grasping socialites! Then it's a classic case of mistaken identity when Li'l Abner's evil twin, the ruthless criminal Gat Garson, comes to town. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 288 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $49.99.
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Issue #1
Published 1985 by Blackthorne.$6.00
Volume 1 - 1st printing. Stories by Al Capp, plus introductions by Elliot Caplin and Milton Caniff. Art and cover by Al Capp. Reprints of the Lil Abner newspaper strip. Once one of the most famous comic strips in the world, Lil Abner focuses on the antics of the Yokum family, hillbillies living in rural Dogpatch, Kentucky. Abner is good-hearted but not very bright, which makes him easy prey for flim-flam artists and con men. His main activity often involves avoiding beautiful Daisy Mae, who only wants to marry him. Also featuring retrospectives on Capp from his brother Elliot and legendary cartoonist Milton Caniff. We Called Him Alfred...; I Wanna Hold Your Ham; The Marriage Season(ing)!; Daisy Goes to Town; The Courtship of Li'l Orphan Antelope; I Get a Kick Out of You (and Vice-Versa)!; Comic Strip Circulation... 0,001; Tassel Buddy's Dotter; Meet "Marryin' Sam". 72 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.95.
