Books published by publisher Fantagraphics

This comic in children’s book format is about the whimsical lifespan of a coat, worn by each child in a family. When the father of a large family makes a beautiful winter coat, little does he know how much use it will get. Little Gedalia wears the coat with pride all year, but when it gets too tight for him―he’s a growing boy, after all―it’s given to his sister, Yeshaya. Thus begins the journey of the coat as it’s passed down from child to child, a charming portrait of a loving family. Drawn in a clean-line style with a muted color palette, The Life of a Coat is based on the beloved Yiddish poem by the Polish poet Kadya Molodowsky and will delight young readers and their parents. Full-color illustraions throughout

When Mickey’s town is hit by a blizzard of strange glowing snow, everyone thinks it’s a publicity stunt. But genius Dr. Einmug knows better: Pegleg Pete is on the loose with Einmug’s weather-control secrets! Only Mickey and Einmug’s mysterious companion ― the odd little Atomo Bleep-Bleep ― can save the day before a poison rainstorm wipes Mouseton off the map! Romano Scarpa (1927–2005) took over for Floyd Gottfreson and spun out decades’ worth of new Mickey action epics ― most of which have never been available in English! This volume also reunites Mickey, Atomo, and Pete for Scarpa’s “The Bleep-Bleep 15" and “The Fabulous Kingdom of Shan-Grilla," two internationally famous tales making their North American debut!

With this volume, The Complete Carl Barks Disney Library loops back to Barks's earlier days, collecting the entirety of Bark's (astounding) 1948 output. The title story, The Old Castle's Secret, is notable not just for being the first full-length 32-page adventure instigated by Scrooge McDuck (in his second-ever appearance), but for featuring some of Bark's spookiest, lushest settings in old Clan McDuck castle of Dismal Downs. The other long story, The Sheriff of Bullet Valley, plunks Donald and the nephews in the Wild West, with Donald as an overconfident deputy having to deal with some high-tech rustlers. The book also includes the less-known In Darkest Africa, originally published in a giveaway and unreleased for decades. This volume also features an even 10 of Bark's dynamic Walt Disney's Comics and Stories 10-pagers, including Wintertime Wager (the first appearance of a not-yet-lucky-but-still-obnoxious Gladstone Gander); Spoil the Rod (in which the exquisitely named educational professor Pulpheart Clabberhead is brought in to help tame the nephews); Rocket Race to the Moon (a rare full-on adventure interplanetary, no less in the short form); Gladstone Returns and Links Highjinks (two more Gladstone yarns); and five more stories... plus a half-dozen hilarious one-page gags. Of course, once again all the stories have been shot from crisp originals, then re-colored (and printed) to match, for the first time since their original release over 60 years ago, the colorful yet soft hues of the originals and of course the book is rounded off with essays about Barks, the Ducks, and these specific stories by Barks experts from all over the world.

This fifth volume collects the epic-length "Blood Wings," in which Usagi battles a fearsome clan of ninja bats, while "Lone Goat and Kid" offers a cunning and affectionate parody of the famous "Lone Wolf and Cub" manga while doubling as one of Usagi's most dramatic and heartfelt adventures. "Frost and Fire" and "The Way of the Samurai" provide the psychological drama of this volume, which is rounded out by one of the most unique Usagi tales ever, "A Kite Story," which doubles as a fascinating look at the daily life and work of a 17th century Japanese kite maker, dramatically showcasing the thoroughness of Sakai's research and his skills as a storyteller.

Donald Duck doesn't want to be trapped on a runaway Mexican train―nor fighting an impossible battle with a robber named "Goldhat!" But when a fortune in silver is involved, and Donald's best friends José Carioca and Panchito are here to help, the impossible seems possible! And "The Three Caballeros Ride Again!" is only the beginning! It's "The Beagle Boys Vs. the Money Bin" when Grandpa Blackheart finds the blueprints to Scrooge's vault―and in "Forget It," Magica De Spell hits Scrooge and Donald with a brainwashing bonus!

Mickey and Goofy battle the fiendish Phantom Blot in an action-packed collection of comics classics! Mickey’s diabolical arch-enemy―the Phantom Blot―is on the loose! But when Mickey, Goofy, and Chief O’Hara set out to stop his crime spree, there’s something they don’t know: The Blot has Mickey hypnotized―and as good and evil clash in a spooky old house, our hero is unknowingly doing the bad guy’s bidding! Also in this anthology of Scarpa’s best, Mickey goes on a wild sea adventure in “The Eternal Flame of Kalhoa”―and Scrooge McDuck facing down his old flame, Brigitta MacBridge, in “The Last Balaboo!” Full-color illustrations throughout.

Huey, Dewey, and Louie find themselves tested by more than just harsh weather conditions in this new series highlighting classic comic book creators. Watchful uncle Donald Duck doesn’t want Huey, Dewey, and Louie taking on a daring Junior Woodchuck mission at 20 degrees below zero. But Donald’s “survivalist" nephews insist they can stake out the coldest night of the year in an abandoned trailer in the wilderness ― so Unca Donald vows he’s gonna teach them a lesson! Daan Jippes and Freddy Milton were the first to continue Barks’s art and storytelling style in new stories. And, “The Great Survival Test" is just the start of the mayhem! From Donald’s war with Lucky Gladstone in “The Briefcase Case" to Daisy’s race against time in “Coat of Harms," an amazing collection of Duck Family adventures is here! Full-color illustrations throughout.

In these volumes, we find out that Snoopy has a Van Gogh…and Red Baron dogfights and Peppermint Patty make their debuts! In The Complete Peanuts 1963-1964, Snoopy's doghouse begins its conceptual expansion, as Schulz reveals that the ceiling is so huge that Linus can paint a vast (and as it turns out unappreciated) "history of civilization" mural on it. Introduction by Bill Melendez, animator of all the Peanuts TV specials. In The Complete Peanuts 1965-1966, Snoopy launches of his writing career ("It was a dark and stormy night..."). Introduction by film director and writer Hal Hartley (Flirt, Amateur). Black & white illustrations with some color.

The bunny's back! Originally printed in the long out-of-print Usagi Yojimbo#1 through 4, this volume features Usagi's origins as a wandering rabbit warrior in feudal Japan, and introduces many members of the cast of characters. Brimming with exciting swordfights, authentic locales and costumes, drama and humor, this is some of Stan Sakai's finest work. If you're unfamiliar with this multiple Harvey and Eisner winning comic for all ages, then what rock have you been living under?! Get your history lesson right here.