Li'l Abner Dailies HC (1988-1998 Kitchen Sink) comic books 1988-1990

Volume 1 - st printing. "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. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 232 pages, B&W. Cover price $27.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "1936!" By Al Capp. The Yokums visit the big city! This second volume reprints the 1936 daily strips and includes a three-way introduction by Milton Caniff, Al Capp, and R.C. Harvey. Also included is an article that puts the strip into the historical context of 1936. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $27.95.

Volume 3 - st printing. "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. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 168 pages, B&W. Cover price $27.95.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "1938!" By Al Capp. Abner meets his match as he runs into the Strange Gal at the second Sadie Hawkins Day. Also, meet Old Man Mose, Daisy Mae's repellent relatives, and the nefarious Scraggs. This fourth volume reprints the 1938 daily strips and includes an introduction by artist Al Williamson. Also included is an article that puts the strip into the historical context of 1938. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 168 pages, B&W. Cover price $27.95.

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. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $27.95.

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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. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $27.95.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. "1941!" By Al Capp. Meet Moonbeam McSwine the incredibly lazy yet beautiful daughter of Moonshine McSwine. Also, thrill to the radio superhero adventures of the Flying Avenger, who suspiciously looks like a certain Abner Yokum. This seventh volume reprints the 1941 daily strips and includes an introduction by Charlie Chaplin and an article about Chaplin by Capp. Also included is an article that puts the strip into the historical context of 1941. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 168 pages, B&W. Cover price $27.95.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. "1942!" By Al Capp. As America becomes involved with World War II, Capp began to address social satire with even more vigor. This issue introduces Available Jones and Joe Btfsplk, world's worst jinx. This eighth volume reprints the 1942 daily strips and includes an introduction by Maurice Horn and an article about Capp's contributions to the Defense and Treasury Departments, the Red Cross, and military hospitals. Also included is an article that puts the strip into the historical context of 1942. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 184 pages, B&W. Cover price $29.95.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. "1943!" By Al Capp. Madame Lazonga teaches Daisy Mae how to woo the men-folk. Patricia Hallroom, the girl with the hottest lips makes this year's Sadie Hawkins Day very interesting. This ninth volume reprints the 1943 daily strips and includes an introduction by Don Thompson. Also included is an article that puts the strip into the historical context of 1943. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 168 pages, B&W. Cover price $29.95.

Volume 10 - 1st printing. "1944!" By Al Capp. Capp takes his distinct brand of satire to new heights as he tackles two of the biggest icons of 1944, Frank Sinatra and Dick Tracy. This tenth volume reprints the 1944 daily strips and includes an introduction to Fearless Fosdick by Dick Tracy writer Max Allan Collins. Also included is an article that puts the strip into the historical context of 1944. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 168 pages, B&W. Cover price $29.95.