I consider this a minor release, the result of my curiosity (the daily series has an interesting place for the Peanuts fan: it's four even panels and no adults, and without it Peanuts wouldn't be named Peanuts). Its a competently done jokey kid strip of its day.

Here are samples from three books coming from About Comics early in 2026 -- one of them should be available this week! Diverse things are loosely planned and in negotiations. Gonna be something for you this year.

The great news is that most About Comics books sell far fewer than the bigger brands, so you'll be giving a gift that the getter ain't got.

Alas, because of the way these are distributed, you can't order last minute. Orders now will get to you for Hanukah, but order now for Xmas as well.

For the underground buff:

BRAINSTORM! - an anthology of Bryan Talbot's early work. www.amazon.com/dp/1949996689

SCOTT SHAW!s COMIX & STORIES - a thick collection of Scott's creator-owned work. www.amazon.com/dp/1949996581

For those with an interest in Black history:

BOOTSIE'S BIG '50s: The best cartoon series from the Black papers of the 1950s. www.amazon.com/dp/1949996352

THE NEGRO MOTORIST GREEN BOOK COMPENDIUM collects 4 of the classic Black travel guide from across its run. www.amazon.com/dp/1949996069

For the American literature fan:

GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES: THE COMIC STRIP -- yes, this is real. From the 1920s, with cool flapper art. www.lulu.com/shop/anita-l...

For the Hanukah celebrant:

DAYENU DAYENU, a thick collection of Jewish cartoons from the 1950s-'60s. www.amazon.com/dp/1949996492

LOXFINGER: The first of four classic Israel Bond Oy-Oy 7 parody novels. www.amazon.com/dp/1936404109

For the Science Fiction fan:

THE DALGODA OMNIBUS: Acclaimed series in a thick, complete collection. www.amazon.com/dp/1949996824

FUSION: THE SOULSTAR COMMISSION: The crew of a cargo ship find themselves in adventures. Firefly ripoff? No, it came first. www.amazon.com/dp/1936404494

BLACK FRIDAY SALE on About Comics titles that aren't available through Amazon. 30% off on either the paperback (shown) or hardcover (at www.lulu.com/shop/albert-... ) editions of Teddy Roosevelt: His Career in Cartoons, perfect for the Tedhead in your life!

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Ach, I should have hashtagged this #crossword (if you come for the hashtag, please check out the message this is in response to.) But then, I've been making mistakes today. I left this image of the penultimate puzzle grid in the book out of the trailer!

Folks who already purchased Drift Marlo will be offered a free copy of the improved version, when and if it becomes available.

Strive for perfection, accept the possible, and live well!