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Our latest volume is particularly dense with romantic intrigue, as Marcie and Charlie Brown end up at camp together, sending Peppermint Patty into mad jealousy (especially since Marcie can't resist teasing her)... and an old friend of Charlie Brown's attempts to look him up again but confuses him with Snoopy and goes on a date with him instead. But the most crucial event in romance is Charlie Brown's romance with Peggy Jean ― even though he's so flustered in his first conversation with her that he ends up stuck with the name "Brownie Charles" for the duration of her relationship ("I kind of like it..."). This volume also introduces yet another Snoopy sibling, Olaf, who is humiliatingly invited to enter an ugly-dog contest (and, even more humiliatingly, wins). Plus lots of Zen-like Spike-and-cactus strips, Sally Brown non-sequiturs, D-minuses for Peppermint Patty, and wise thoughts from Franklin's grandpa... Snoopy treks through the wilderness as the Beagle Scoutmaster and through the desert as the World Famous Sergeant of the Foreign Legion, Woodstock takes a whack at being the King of the Jungle, Lucy enjoys Michael Jackson on her boom box, Marcie's perfectionism leads to a crack-up, Pigpen runs for class president, Snoopy gets called to jury duty... and for a change, Lucy pulls the football out from under Charlie Brown.
A summer camp romance ignites, sparking jealousy and confusion among the Peanuts gang. Marcie and Charlie Brown's unexpected pairing at summer camp sets off a chain reaction of romantic entanglements and misunderstandings. Peppermint Patty grapples with intense jealousy, while an old friend of Charlie Brown's mistakes Snoopy for him, leading to a peculiar date. Meanwhile, Charlie Brown navigates his own burgeoning feelings for Peggy Jean, even as a flustered introduction leads to him being known as 'Brownie Charles'. The narrative framework is that of a comic strip, presenting a series of interconnected vignettes that explore the daily lives and evolving relationships of these beloved characters.
This volume of The Complete Peanuts captures the enduring charm and humor of Charles Schulz's iconic comic strip, focusing on the period of 1989-1990. The collection is noted for its rich tapestry of character interactions, particularly the romantic subplots involving Charlie Brown, Peggy Jean, Marcie, and Peppermint Patty, which are handled with Schulz's signature blend of pathos and wit. The introduction of Snoopy's sibling, Olaf, and his participation in an ugly-dog contest provides a memorable comedic highlight. Readers familiar with Peanuts will appreciate the familiar themes of childhood anxieties, unrequited love, and the simple absurdities of daily life, all rendered with Schulz's distinctive artistic style and insightful writing, making it a valuable addition for both long-time fans and new readers.
Page Count:
340
Publication Date:
2013-10-16
Publisher:
Fantagraphics Books
ISBN-10:
1606996800
ISBN-13:
9781606996805
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