King Aroo: Daily and Sunday Comics HC (2010-2013 IDW) comic books
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Published Jan 2010 by IDW Publishing.
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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Jack Kent. The Library of American Comics proudly presents a long-neglected classic-King Aroo! Lauded by critics in the pantheon of great strips such as Krazy Kat, Pogo, and Barnaby, Jack Kent's brilliantly conceived world brought smiles to young and old alike with its fanciful array of clever puns, visual humor, and good old slapstick. Includes a text feature by Bruce Canwell, and an introduction by Sergio Aragones. Volume One celebrates the strip's 60th anniversary by presenting every daily and Sunday strip from the beginning in 1950 through 1952. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 9 1/2-in. x 8-in., 360 pages, full color. Cover price $39.99.
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Published Feb 2013 by IDW Publishing.
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Volume 2 - 1st printing. "1953-1954!" Story and art by Jack Kent. The peaceable little kingdom of Myopia rocks with laughter in the second collection of Jack Kent's King Aroo. Colorful visitors come and go while Professor Yorgle pontificates, faithful Yupyop frets, and Mr. Elephant forgets everything but his own name! Kindly King Aroo presides over all the outlandish slapstick and witty wordplay in over seven hundred daily and Sunday comic strips from 1953-1954, edited and designed by Eisner Award-winner Dean Mullaney. Bruce Canwell continues his groundbreaking biography of Jack Kent, featuring rare photos and never-before-seen artwork. This classic comic is a treat for readers of all ages. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 9 1/2-in. x 8-in., 360 pages, full color. Cover price $39.99.