The Complete Peanuts 1965-1966
Volume 8
(Autor) Charles M. SchulzCOMIC STRIP FICTION / GRAPHIC NOVELS. In The Complete Peanuts 1965-66: We are now in the mid-1960s, one of Schulz's peak periods of creativity (and one third of the way through the strip's life!). Snoopy has become the strip's dominant personality, and this volume marks two milestones for the character: the first of many "dogfights" with the nefarious Red Baron, and the launch of his writing career ("It was a dark and stormy night..."). Two new characters-the first two from outside the strip's regular little neighborhood-make their bows. Roy (who befriends Charlie Brown and then Linus at summer camp) won't have a lasting impact, but upon his return from camp he regales a friend of his with tales of the strange kids he met, and she has to go check them out for herself. Her name? Peppermint Patty. The Complete Peanuts 1965-66 features a new introduction by Hal Hartley, writer/director of acclaimed independent films Trust, Henry Fool, Kimono, Simple Men, The Unbelievable Truth, and Fay Grim. Ages 6+.
Charles M. Schulz
Charles M. Schulz (1922-2000) was an American cartoonist best known for creating the beloved comic strip "Peanuts." His distinctive artistic style and sharp wit made "Peanuts" a cultural phenomenon, with characters like Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and Lucy becoming iconic figures in American pop culture. Schulz's work explored themes of friendship, perseverance, and the complexities of childhood with humor and heart. His influence on the comic strip genre is immeasurable, and "Peanuts" remains one of the most enduring and influential comic strips of all time.