Li'l Abner Dailies TPB (1988-1998 Kitchen Sink) comic books in grade FN or better

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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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Volume 3 - 2nd and later printings. "1937!" By Al Capp. The introduction and origin of Sadie Hawkins Day, the tradition of an annual day in which women pursued men became a nationwide phenomenon. This third volume reprints the 1937 daily strips and includes an introduction by comic historian Bill Blackbeard. Also included is an article that puts the strip into the historical context of 1937. Softcover (Horizontal Format), 11 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 168 pages, B&W. Cover price $16.95.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. "1939!" By Al Capp. Abner on death row? Also in this volume the introduction of Lonesome Polecat and the wonder potion, Kickapoo Joy Juice. This fifth volume reprints the 1939 daily strips and includes an introduction by Julie Capp Cairol. Also included is an article that puts the strip into the historical context of 1939. Softcover (Horizontal Format), 11 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $16.95.

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Volume 6 - 1st printing. "1940!" By Al Capp. The Yokums and their fellow Dogpatchers lose their homes to the Bank and are forced to move to Boston. Also, Daisy Mae becomes a nationwide singing star and Mammy and Pappy receive a hundred year old letter and head to California for the Gold Rush. This sixth volume reprints the 1940 daily strips and includes a story about the first Li'l Abner movie starring Granville Owen and Martha O'Driscoll. Also included is an article that puts the strip into the historical context of 1940 and features a picture of the movie poster depicting the cast on the back cover. Softcover (Horizontal Format), 11 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $16.95.