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The 25th volume of The Complete Peanuts collects the very final year-plus of the defining comic strip of the 20th century, which ran for nearly 18,000 strips and for 50 years after its debut in 1950. This masterpiece includes all of 1999 through the final Feb. 13, 2000 strip. In this volume, Rerun takes center stage and cements himself as the last great Peanuts character―when he embarks on a career as an underground comic book artist! This volume also features a huge surprise: the complete Li'l Folks, the weekly one-panel comic that Charles Schulz produced for his hometown paper. Li'l Folks was a clear precursor to Peanuts, and its inclusion here will bring The Complete Peanuts full circle.
The final year of a beloved comic strip unfolds, bringing closure to a half-century of storytelling. This volume collects the last strips of Peanuts, spanning from 1999 to the final strip on February 13, 2000. The narrative focuses on Rerun, who explores a new path as an underground comic book artist, solidifying his place as a memorable character in the Peanuts universe. Additionally, this collection includes the complete run of 'Li'l Folks,' Charles Schulz's earlier weekly one-panel comic, offering a comprehensive look at the evolution of his iconic work.
This collection represents the concluding chapter of a monumental comic strip, offering fans a chance to revisit the final moments of a cultural phenomenon. The inclusion of 'Li'l Folks' provides valuable context, tracing the origins of the beloved Peanuts characters and themes. Readers can expect to see the familiar cast navigate the turn of the millennium, with Rerun taking a prominent role in exploring new creative avenues. The volume serves as a comprehensive and definitive end to a half-century of storytelling that has shaped generations.
Page Count:
323
Publication Date:
2016-05-11
Publisher:
Fantagraphics Books
ISBN-10:
1606999133
ISBN-13:
9781606999134
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