Books published by publisher Fantagraphics Books

Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang have made an indelible mark on so many treasured American holidays and traditions, from Charlie Brown’s infamous Christmas tree to Linus’s obsession with the Great Pumpkin. And who can forget the most romantic—and occasionally loneliest—of all holidays? From Charlie Brown opening an empty mailbox every February 14th, to Sally Brown and her “sweet baboo” Linus, A Valentine for Charlie Brown is the perfect gift to remind that special someone in your life just what love is all about, for better and for worse!

A rare foray into all-ages work, “The Adventures of Venus” was Gilbert Hernandez’s contribution to the kids’ anthology Measles, which he edited in 1999 and 2000. Luba’s niece Venus creates and collects comic books, walks through a scary forest, plays soccer, schemes to get the cute boy she likes, laments the snowlessless of a California Christmas, catches measles, and travels to a distant planet (OK, the last one may be a dream).

Riding from Duckburg to Montreal on a luxury train full of celebrities, railroad porter Donald Duck can’t wait to serve breakfast to his daring actionmovie idol — Sharon Stun. But Donald and his nephews get caught up in a real-life thriller — when “Mystic” Max McMalefactor, disguise artist and sinister spy, infiltrates the Epoch Express with plans for plunder! But “Scandal on the Epoch Express” is just the start! In “Scent-imental Romeos,” Donald vows to create the world’s stinkiest cologne. And in “Don Quiduck De La Mancha,” a hypnotized Donald thinks he’s a knight — and helps the Beagle Boys rob Uncle Scrooge’s Money Bin!

This (wildly popular) graphic novel, a feminist fairy tale, is now in paperback.Castle Waiting is the story of an isolated, abandoned castle, and the eccentric inhabitants who bring it back to life. A fable for modern times, it is a fairy tale that’s not about rescuing the princess, saving the kingdom, or fighting the ultimate war between Good and Evil ― but about being a hero in your own home. The opening chapter tells the origin of the castle itself, which is abandoned by its princess in a comic twist on “Sleeping Beauty” when she rides off into the sunset with her Prince Charming. The castle becomes a refuge for misfits, outcasts, and others seeking sanctuary, playing host to a lively and colorful cast of characters that inhabits the subsequent stories, including a talking anthropomorphic horse, a mysteriously pregnant Lady on the run, and a bearded nun. Linda Medley lavishly illustrates Castle Waiting in a classic visual style reminiscent of Arthur Rackham and William Heath Robinson. Blending elements from a variety of sources ― fairy tales, folklore, nursery rhymes ― Medley tells the story of the everyday lives of fantastic characters with humor, intelligence, and insight into human nature. Castle Waiting can be read on multiple levels and can be enjoyed by readers of all ages, especially young girls.

In this collection of comics stories, Donald battles master spies and his own Uncle Scrooge! Railroad porter Donald Duck can’t wait to serve breakfast to his action-movie idol, Sharon Stun. But Donald and his nephews get caught up in a real-life thriller when “Mystic” Max McMalefactor, disguise artist and sinister spy, infiltrates the Epoch Express! In “Scent-imental Romeos,” Donald vows to create the world’s stinkiest cologne. And in “Don Quiduck De La Mancha,” a hypnotized Donald thinks he’s a knight ― and helps the Beagle Boys rob Uncle Scrooge’s Money Bin! Each volume of our Disney Masters series presents acclaimed comics artists from around the world working in the grand Walt Disney tradition. Full-color illustrations throughout.

This is a gift box set, just in time for the holidays, of two volumes of Donald Duck comics collections by one of the most influential cartoonists in the world! Collects the internationally acclaimed The Ghost Sheriff of Last Gasp and The Secret of Hondorica in a handsome slipcase at a special price that even Uncle Scrooge couldn’t resist! Full-color illustrations throughout.

During his fifty-year career, ninety-nine percent of Charles Schulz's creative energies went into the dailyPeanuts comic strip. But once in a while he would create a special something else on the side, and this adorable little package collects two of his best "extras" from the 1960s: two Christmas-themed stories written and drawn for national magazines. Created in 1963 (two years before the Charlie Brown Christmas TV special) as a supplement for Good Housekeeping magazine, "Charlie Brown's Christmas Stocking" comprises 15 original captioned vignettes featuring the entire Peanuts cast of the time ― Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus, Schroeder, Frieda, Violet, Shermy, and Sally ― each with a joke or reflection about the season. "The Christmas Story" is an original tale created for Woman's Day in 1968, this one focusing just on Snoopy and the Van Pelt siblings, with Lucy and Linus each explaining the meaning of the holiday to Snoopy. "I'm going to have to be careful," Snoopy reflects at the end of the story, resting on his doghouse next to his bone-decorated tree; "all this theology could ruin my Christmas." The book also includes notes on the provenance of the stories and a pocket-sized biography of Schulz.

Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang have made an indelible mark on so many treasured American holidays and traditions, from Charlie Brown's infamous Christmas tree to Linus's obsession with the Great Pumpkin. And who can forget the most romantic―and occasionally loneliest―of all holidays? From Charlie Brown opening an empty mailbox every February 14th, to Sally Brown and her "sweet baboo" Linus, A Valentine for Charlie Brown is the perfect book to remind that special someone in your life just what love is all about, for better and for worse!

In this new series highlighting classic comic book creators, Mickey and Goofy investigate circus crime and more! The circus is in town ― and detective Mickey and “akerbatty" Goofy are up to their elbows in lions, tigers, and scares! A mysterious old lady is following the circus troupe, robbing the cities they visit ― and then poof! ― she’s gone! Is she an evil clown, trying to frame the showmen? Join Mickey on the trail of cops-and-robbers capers ― from shady doings at “The Last Resort" to Black Pete’s raucous wrangles in “The Lost Legion!" Murry’s first seven Mickey serials are all here ― all newly remastered in warm colors of the original Dell comic books! Full-color illustrations throughout.