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Lil Abner: Dailies, Vol. 4: 1938-new
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Description From The Back Cover: On Monday, August 13, 1934, Eight Newspapers Commenced Printing An Obscure Comic Strip By An Equally Obscure Cartoonist About A Family Of Poor Hillbillies Living In Kentucky. Before The Cartoonist Retired With His Creation 43 Later, Al Capps Lil Abner Had Become Internationally Famous, Syndicated In Over 900 Newspapers Worldwide And Avidly Followed By Millions. Over The Years, Capp And Lil Abner Were Twin Centers Of Both Outrage And Delight. Capps Trenchant Outlook And Sharp Wit Found Voice In His Comic Strip And He Seldom Lacked An Opinion About Any Facet Of The National Scene. John Steinbeck Called Him The Greatest Satirist Since Laurence Sterne And Recommended That He Be Considered For A Nobel Prize In Literature. Others Recommended That Capp Be Boiled In Oil. Through All Of It, Capp Remained True To His Personal Vision Of What Lil Abner Should Be, And In The Process, Made It The Greatest Comic Strip Of All Time. In 1938, Abner Met His Match When He Was Caught By The Aptly Named Strange Gal During The Second Sadie Hawkins Day Race. Abner Became An Orphan In That Year, And Pulled A Stretch In Prison, Too! Once Again, Al Capp, Creator Of Lil Abner, Put Abner, The Yokums, And The Rest Of His Dogpatch Characters Through Their Paces. In This Volume, Youll Meet Old Man Mose, And Daisy Maes Repellent Relatives, The Murderous Scraggs, Cause Much More Trouble Than Theyre Worth. Youll Visit West Misery, Fat Chance, New York, And, Of Course, Dogpatch. Enjoy A Years Worth Of Other Great Adventures With Abner And The Yokums Inside!
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Li'l Abner: Dailies, Vol. 4: 1938'? A: The main theme revolves around the humorous and satirical portrayal of a family of poor hillbillies in Kentucky, highlighting social and cultural issues through the adventures of Abner and his Dogpatch friends.
- Q: Who is the author of this comic strip collection? A: The author of 'Li'l Abner: Dailies, Vol. 4: 1938' is Al Capp, a renowned cartoonist known for his sharp wit and social commentary.
- Q: How many pages does this book contain? A: 'Li'l Abner: Dailies, Vol. 4: 1938' contains 168 pages filled with comic strips and engaging stories.
- Q: What is the publication date of this edition? A: This edition was published on January 1, 1989.
- Q: Is this book a first edition? A: Yes, this is a first edition of 'Li'l Abner: Dailies, Vol. 4: 1938'.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Li'l Abner: Dailies, Vol. 4: 1938' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: In what condition is this book listed? A: The book is listed in very good condition, indicating it has been well-maintained.
- Q: Are there any notable characters introduced in this volume? A: Yes, new characters such as Old Man Mose and the troublesome Scraggs are introduced in this volume.
- Q: What kind of humor can be expected in this comic collection? A: Readers can expect a mix of satire, social commentary, and light-hearted humor that Al Capp is known for, often reflecting on contemporary issues.
- Q: Where does the story take place in this volume? A: The stories take place in various locations including Dogpatch, West Misery, Fat Chance, and New York, showcasing the adventures of Abner and his friends.