Comic books in 'Pippi Longstocking Comics HC'

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1st printing. Written by Astrid Lindgren. Art by Ingrid Vang. The world's most beloved strong-girl fights fires, saves babies, and causes mischief at a tea party. Pippi Longstocking returns to fix everything in the second volume of comics written by the series creator, Astrid Lindgren, and illustrated by the original Pippi artist, Ingrid Vang Nyman. It is Pippi's birthday, which means there is a lot of fun to be had! Join Pippi, Annika, and Tommy in their adventures on board a ship, hosting farewell parties, and visiting with Pippi's father, the island king. Hardcover, 8-in. x 10-in., 56 pages, full color. Cover price $14.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Moves In!" Written by Astrid Lindgren. Art by Ingrid Vang. Pippi Moves In marks the first time that the legendary Pippi Longstocking comics by famed children's author and creator Astrid Lindgren and Danish illustrator Ingrid Vang Nyman will be published outside of Scandinavia in thirty years, as well as their first ever publication in English. The outspoken strong-girl with the carrot-colored pigtails and the mismatched socks has enthralled generations of children the world over with her fabulous exploits at Villa Villekulla, where she lives with her horse and monkey.The comics are re-imaginings of the classic chapter book stories and were originally published in the Swedish magazine Humpty Dumpty in 1957-1959, a decade after the original books. The comics spotlight both Lindgren's brilliant writing and Vang Nyman's bold bright colors that seem presciently and eerily modern. Hardcover, 8-in. x 10-in., 56 pages, full color. Cover price $14.95.

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1st printing. Written by Astrid Lindgren. Art and cover by Ingrid Vang. The world's strongest girl, Pippi Longstocking, is back with a fresh set of funny problems and even funnier solutions. In Pippi Won't Grow Up, she takes on school quizzes, refuses to be evicted from her home, and brings Tommy and Annika to visit the island her father lives on. Lindgren's expert storytelling and Vang Nyman's vivid characters and bright colors make this eye-catching volume stand out. Hardcover, 8-in. x 10-in., 64 pages, full color. All Ages NOTE: "These are fun, colorful comics that are perfect for elementary school-age readers." - Comic Book Resources Cover price $14.95.