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Books in the Comic Strip genre:

The Compleat Turkey (1980)

The turkeys, who they are and how to deal with them.

Author(s): Sandra Boynton
Illustrator(s): Sandra Boynton

Asterix and the Great Divide (1981)

Sweethearts Melodrama and Histrionix ask Asterix and Obelix and Getafix to sort out the rivalries between their fathers. Read online at archive.org. ... View More

Author(s): Albert Uderzo
Illustrator(s): Albert Uderzo

Asterix and the Black Gold (1982)

Asterix and Obelix are off to the Middle East to bring back rock oil for the magic potion. Read online at archive.org. ... View More

Author(s): Albert Uderzo
Illustrator(s): Albert Uderzo

Asterix and Son (1983)

When someone leaves a little boy in a basket outside Asterix and Obelix’s hut, it’s two Gauls and a baby! Read online at archive.org. ... View More

Author(s): Albert Uderzo
Illustrator(s): Albert Uderzo

The Blue Lotus (1983)

Tintin battles drug smugglers and the Japanese occupiers of China in this adventure. Read online at archive.org. ... View More

Author(s): Hergé
Illustrator(s): Hergé

The Carl Barks Library Set VIII (1983)

This three volume set includes Barks stories from Walt Disney’s Comics and Stories numbers ninety-five through one hundred sixty-six.

Author(s): Carl Barks
Illustrator(s): Carl Barks

The Carl Barks Library Set I (1984)

The three volumes in this set include work by Barks that appeared in Donald Duck Four Color Comics numbers nine through two hundred twenty-three.

Author(s): Carl Barks
Illustrator(s): Carl Barks

The Carl Barks Library Set III (1984)

This three volume set contains the Barks stories from Uncle Scrooge numbers one through twenty.

Author(s): Carl Barks
Illustrator(s): Carl Barks

Baaa (1985)

The sheep inherit the earth, but don’t do any better than the proud with it.

Read online at archive.org

Author(s): David Macaulay
Illustrator(s): David Macaulay

The Carl Barks Library Set IV (1985)

This three volume set includes the Barks stories from Uncle Scrooge number twenty-one through forty-three.

Author(s): Carl Barks
Illustrator(s): Carl Barks

The Carl Barks Library Set IX (1985)

This three volume set includes all the Barks stories published in Walt Disney’s Comics and Stories from number one hundred sixty-seven through two hundred twenty-nine.... View More

Author(s): Carl Barks
Illustrator(s): Carl Barks

Don’t Let the Turkeys Get You Down (1985)

A revised edition of The Compleat Turkey -- who they are and how to deal with them.

Author(s): Sandra Boynton
Illustrator(s): Sandra Boynton

The Carl Barks Library Set II (1986)

This three-volume set includes Barks stories from Donald Duck Four Color Comics numbers two hundred thirty-eight through four hundred twenty-two and Donald Duck issues number twenty-six through one hundred thirty-eight.... View More

Author(s): Carl Barks
Illustrator(s): Carl Barks

The Complete E. C. Segar Popeye Volume 5 Dailies 1928-1929 (1987)

This volume reprints the Thimble Theater daily strips from 1928 and 1929. Popeye the Sailor appeared for the first time on January 17, 1929.

Author(s): E. C. Segar
Illustrator(s): E. C. Segar

Asterix and the Magic Carpet (1988)

The wonderful village where Asterix and Obelix live has only one drawback: its musician Cacofonix is the worst in the world. But then a stranger flies in on a magic carpet asking for help in ending a terrible drought. Suddenly, Cacofonix’s tale... View More

Author(s): Albert Uderzo
Illustrator(s): Albert Uderzo

The Carl Barks Library Set VII (1988)

This three volume set contains Barks stories from Walt Disney’s Comics and Stories numbers thirty-one through ninety-four.

Author(s): Carl Barks
Illustrator(s): Carl Barks

The Carl Barks Library Set V (1989)

This three volume set includes the Barks stories from Uncle Scrooge numbers forty-four through seventy-one.

Author(s): Carl Barks
Illustrator(s): Carl Barks

The Carl Barks Library Set X (1990)

This three volume set includes all the Barks stories from Walt Disney’s Comics and Stories number two hundred thirty through number four hundred five as well as much miscellaneous material.... View More

Author(s): Carl Barks
Illustrator(s): Carl Barks

Asterix and the Secret Weapon (1991)

When the mothers in Asterix’s town want to replace Cacofonix the musician with Bravura, the men are horrified. But, she hits the right notes musically, and she proves very valuable when Julius Caesar sends in his secret weapon. Read online at a... View More

Author(s): Albert Uderzo
Illustrator(s): Albert Uderzo

Tintin in the Congo (1991)

Tintin visits the Belgian Congo and has many adventures, including a run-in with a diamond smuggling gang run by Al Capone. The original album was severely criticized and underwent several revisions.

Author(s): Hergé
Illustrator(s): Hergé

Asterix and Obelix All at Sea (1996)

Slaves have stolen Julius Caesar’s own warship. They join Caesar’s old enemies Asterix and Obelix, and set sail for Atlantis. Read online at archive.org.   ... View More

Author(s): Albert Uderzo
Illustrator(s): Albert Uderzo

The Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck (1996)

This is a limited edition one-volume version of Don Rosa’s award-winning chronicle of the world’s richest duck.

Author(s): Don Rosa
Illustrator(s): Don Rosa

Little Lit, Folklore & Fairy Tale Funnies (2000)

A collection of comics loosely based on fairy tales and folklore.

Asterix and the Actress (2001)

The hysterical adventures of Asterix and his pals in the days of the Roman Empire as they protect their town. And throw a birthday party! Read online at archive.org. ... View More

Author(s): Albert Uderzo
Illustrator(s): Albert Uderzo

Tintin in the Congo (2002)

Tintin visits the Belgian Congo and has many adventures, including a run-in with a diamond smuggling gang run by Al Capone. This is a facsimile of the original black and white version.

Author(s): Hergé
Illustrator(s): Hergé

Asterix and the Class Act (2003)

A superb compilation of 14 short stories about the origin of Asterix and and Obelix. Read online at archive.org. ... View More

Author(s): René Goscinny
Albert Uderzo
Illustrator(s): Albert Uderzo

Big Fat Little Lit (2003)

A collection of short comic book stories by various authors and illustrators.

Tintin in America (2004)

Tintin visits the USA and meet Al Capone before heading west where he encounters a tribe of Blackfeet. This is a facsimile of the original black and white version.

Author(s): Hergé
Illustrator(s): Hergé

Asterix and the Falling Sky (2005)

The Gauls have only one fear: that the sky may fall on their heads tomorrow. But tomorrow never comes, says Chief Vitalstatistix. Or does it? Read online at archive.org. ... View More

Author(s): Albert Uderzo
Illustrator(s): Albert Uderzo

The Complete Calvin and Hobbes (2005)

Running for ten years, from 1985 to 1995, the adventures of Calvin and his tiger friend Hobbes was one of the most popular comic strips of all time. The paper-bound set is in four volumes.

Author(s): Bill Watterson
Illustrator(s): Bill Watterson

The Crab with the Golden Claws (2005)

Tintin is shanghaied and meets Captain Haddock when he gets mixed up with drug smugglers. This is the facsimile of the first black and white edition.

Author(s): Hergé
Illustrator(s): Hergé

Walt and Skeezix 1921 & 1922 (2005)

Frank O. King’s newspaper strip Gasoline Alley, starring Walt Wallet, first appeared November 24, 1918. In the strip for February 14, 1921, a baby, whom Walt names Skeezix is left on Walt’s doorstep. This is the first volume in the collec... View More

Author(s): Frank King
Illustrator(s): Frank King

The Black Island (2006)

Wrongly accused of theft, Tintin and Snowy set out on the trail of a gang of counterfeiters. This is a reprint of the original black and white edition.

Author(s): Hergé
Illustrator(s): Hergé

The Blue Lotus (2006)

Tintin battles drug smuggler and the Japanese occupiers of China in this adventure. This is a reprint of the original black and white version with the 1983 English translation.... View More

Author(s): Hergé
Illustrator(s): Hergé

The Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck Companion (2006)

This collection includes new stories that fit into the timeline of The Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck.

Author(s): Don Rosa
Illustrator(s): Don Rosa

Moomin Volume 1 (2006)

After the success of Comet in Moominland and Finn Family Moomintroll, the London Evening News commissioned Tove Jansson to write a comic strip based on the characters.... View More

Author(s): Tove Jansson
Illustrator(s): Tove Jansson

Moomin Volume 2 (2007)

After the success of Comet in Moominland and Finn Family Moomintroll, the London Evening News commissioned Tove Jansson to write a comic strip based on the characters.... View More

Author(s): Tove Jansson
Illustrator(s): Tove Jansson

The Complete Little Orphan Annie Volume One Daily Comics 1924-1927 (2008)

This is the first volume in the reprinting of the complete Little Orphan Annie comic strip and includes the daily strips from 1924-1927 as well as a few atypical Sunday strips that advance the plot.

Author(s): Harold Gray
Illustrator(s): Harold Gray

Moomin Volume 3 (2008)

After the success of Comet in Moominland and Finn Family Moomintroll, the London Evening News commissioned Tove Jansson to write a comic strip based on the characters.... View More

Author(s): Tove Jansson
Illustrator(s): Tove Jansson

Asterix and Obelix’s Birthday: The Golden Book (2009)

Here are twelve new stories and surprises to celebrate a half century of Asterix and Obelix. Read online at archive.org. ... View More

Author(s): René Goscinny
Albert Uderzo
Illustrator(s): Albert Uderzo

Moomin Volume 4 (2009)

After the success of Comet in Moominland and Finn Family Moomintroll, the London Evening News commissioned Tove Jansson to write a comic strip based on the characters.... View More

Author(s): Lars Jansson
Tove Jansson
Illustrator(s): Tove Jansson

Moomin Volume 5 (2010)

After the success of Comet in Moominland and Finn Family Moomintroll, the London Evening News commissioned Tove Jansson to write a comic strip based on the characters.... View More

Author(s): Lars Jansson
Tove Jansson
Illustrator(s): Tove Jansson

Lost in the Andes Volume 7 (2011)

The first story in this full color collection by Barks takes the intrepid adventurers to the land of square eggs. For a preview go to Fantagraphics.... View More

Author(s): Carl Barks
Illustrator(s): Carl Barks

Moomin Volume 6 (2011)

After the success of Comet in Moominland and Finn Family Moomintroll, the London Evening News commissioned Tove Jansson to write a comic strip based on the characters.... View More

Author(s): Lars Jansson
Illustrator(s): Lars Jansson

A Christmas for Shacktown Volume 11 (2012)

This volume of full color comics by Carl Barks leads off with a classic story of Scrooge’s fortune lost and found again. For a preview go to Fantagraphics.... View More

Author(s): Carl Barks
Illustrator(s): Carl Barks

Moomin Volume 7 (2012)

After the success of Comet in Moominland and Finn Family Moomintroll, the London Evening News commissioned Tove Jansson to write a comic strip based on the characters.... View More

Author(s): Lars Jansson
Illustrator(s): Lars Jansson

Only a Poor Old Man Volume 12 (2012)

In the lead story Uncle Scrooge engages in a battle to the last cent with the Beagle Boys and first reveals why he really needs all that money -- so he can “dive into it like a porpoise, burrow through it like a gopher and throw it up and let i... View More

Author(s): Carl Barks
Illustrator(s): Carl Barks

Asterix and the Picts (2013)

Asterix and Obelix journey to Caledonia (Scotland) to reunite two separated lovers. This is the first Asterix adventure from a new creative team. Read online at archive.org ... View More

Author(s): Jean-Yves Ferri
Illustrator(s): Didier Conrad

Christmas on Bear Mountain Volume 5 (2013)

This full color volume of Barks comics leads off with the first appearance of Uncle Scrooge. For a preview go to Fantagraphics.... View More

Author(s): Carl Barks
Illustrator(s): Carl Barks

Moomin Volume 8 (2013)

After the success of Comet in Moominland and Finn Family Moomintroll, the London Evening News commissioned Tove Jansson to write a comic strip based on the characters.... View More

Author(s): Lars Jansson
Illustrator(s): Lars Jansson

The Old Castle’s Secret Volume 6 (2013)

This volume of Carl Barks full-color adventures of the Disney ducks opens with the second appearance of Uncle Scrooge. For a preview go to Fantagraphics.... View More

Author(s): Carl Barks
Illustrator(s): Carl Barks

Moomin Volume 9 (2014)

After the success of Comet in Moominland and Finn Family Moomintroll, the London Evening News commissioned Tove Jansson to write a comic strip based on the characters.... View More

Author(s): Lars Jansson
Illustrator(s): Lars Jansson

The Seven Cities of Gold Volume 14 (2014)

Scrooge leads Donald and the nephews on a search for the lost cities of Cibola to start off this collection of Barks stories in full color.

Author(s): Carl Barks
Illustrator(s): Carl Barks

Trail of the Unicorn Volume 8 (2014)

In the opening adventure of this full color volume of Carl Barks stories Donald and the nephews are off to Shangri-Lala to capture a unicorn. For a preview go to Fantagraphics.... View More

Author(s): Carl Barks
Illustrator(s): Carl Barks

Asterix on the Warpath (2015)

A pop-up with all the POW of the Asterix adventures.

Author(s): René Goscinny
Illustrator(s): Albert Uderzo

Moomin Volume 10 (2015)

After the success of Comet in Moominland and Finn Family Moomintroll, the London Evening News commissioned Tove Jansson to write a comic strip based on the characters.... View More

Author(s): Lars Jansson
Illustrator(s): Lars Jansson

The Pixilated Parrot Volume 9 (2015)

This volume of Carl Barks in full color starts off with a love-sick parrot who steals the combination to Uncle Scrooge’s safe. For a preview go to issuu.... View More

Author(s): Carl Barks
Illustrator(s): Carl Barks

Trick or Treat Volume 13 (2015)

This full color volume of Barks stories starts with Donald’s classic battle with the kids and a witch over Halloween treats. For a preview go to issuu.... View More

Author(s): Carl Barks
Illustrator(s): Carl Barks

Asterix and the Chariot Race (2017)

Asterix and Obelix tour the Italian peninsula and find that all Italians are not Romans. Read online at archive.org. ... View More

Author(s): Jean-Yves Ferri
Illustrator(s): Didier Conrad

Prince Valiant Volume 1-3 1937-1942 (2017)

This first set includes the first three volumes covering 1937 to 1942. This popular adventure strip, set in the days of King Arthur was written and drawn by Hal Foster from 1937 to 1971. For almost all of the run it was a full-page strip.... View More

Author(s): Hal Foster
Illustrator(s): Hal Foster

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