Li'l Abner Dailies HC (1988-1998 Kitchen Sink) comic books

Volume 1 - st printing. "1934-1935!" By Al Capp. Considered by many to be the greatest comic strip of all time, Li'l Abner started on a Monday in August of 1934 and ran consecutively for forty-three years. It became syndicated in over 900 newspapers worldwide and was avidly followed by millions. Creator Al Capp's commentary on almost every facet of the national scene was jeered by some and cheered by many. This first volume reprints the 1934-1935 daily strips and includes an introduction by Capp's widow, Catherine Capp. Also included are articles about Capp's early years on Abner and its characters. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 232 pages, B&W. Cover price $27.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "1936!" By Al Capp. The Yokums visit the big city! This second volume reprints the 1936 daily strips and includes a three-way introduction by Milton Caniff, Al Capp, and R.C. Harvey. Also included is an article that puts the strip into the historical context of 1936. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $27.95.

Volume 3 - st printing. "1937!" By Al Capp. The introduction and origin of Sadie Hawkins Day, the tradition of an annual day in which women pursued men became a nationwide phenomenon. This third volume reprints the 1937 daily strips and includes an introduction by comic historian Bill Blackbeard. Also included is an article that puts the strip into the historical context of 1937. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 168 pages, B&W. Cover price $27.95.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "1938!" By Al Capp. Abner meets his match as he runs into the Strange Gal at the second Sadie Hawkins Day. Also, meet Old Man Mose, Daisy Mae's repellent relatives, and the nefarious Scraggs. This fourth volume reprints the 1938 daily strips and includes an introduction by artist Al Williamson. Also included is an article that puts the strip into the historical context of 1938. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 168 pages, B&W. Cover price $27.95.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "1939!" By Al Capp. Abner on death row? Also in this volume the introduction of Lonesome Polecat and the wonder potion, Kickapoo Joy Juice. This fifth volume reprints the 1939 daily strips and includes an introduction by Julie Capp Cairol. Also included is an article that puts the strip into the historical context of 1939. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $27.95.

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Volume 6 - 1st printing. "1940!" By Al Capp. The Yokums and their fellow Dogpatchers lose their homes to the Bank and are forced to move to Boston. Also, Daisy Mae becomes a nationwide singing star and Mammy and Pappy receive a hundred year old letter and head to California for the Gold Rush. This sixth volume reprints the 1940 daily strips and includes a story about the first Li'l Abner movie starring Granville Owen and Martha O'Driscoll. Also included is an article that puts the strip into the historical context of 1940 and features a picture of the movie poster depicting the cast on the back cover. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $27.95.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. "1941!" By Al Capp. Meet Moonbeam McSwine the incredibly lazy yet beautiful daughter of Moonshine McSwine. Also, thrill to the radio superhero adventures of the Flying Avenger, who suspiciously looks like a certain Abner Yokum. This seventh volume reprints the 1941 daily strips and includes an introduction by Charlie Chaplin and an article about Chaplin by Capp. Also included is an article that puts the strip into the historical context of 1941. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 168 pages, B&W. Cover price $27.95.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. "1942!" By Al Capp. As America becomes involved with World War II, Capp began to address social satire with even more vigor. This issue introduces Available Jones and Joe Btfsplk, world's worst jinx. This eighth volume reprints the 1942 daily strips and includes an introduction by Maurice Horn and an article about Capp's contributions to the Defense and Treasury Departments, the Red Cross, and military hospitals. Also included is an article that puts the strip into the historical context of 1942. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 184 pages, B&W. Cover price $29.95.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. "1943!" By Al Capp. Madame Lazonga teaches Daisy Mae how to woo the men-folk. Patricia Hallroom, the girl with the hottest lips makes this year's Sadie Hawkins Day very interesting. This ninth volume reprints the 1943 daily strips and includes an introduction by Don Thompson. Also included is an article that puts the strip into the historical context of 1943. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 168 pages, B&W. Cover price $29.95.

Volume 10 - 1st printing. "1944!" By Al Capp. Capp takes his distinct brand of satire to new heights as he tackles two of the biggest icons of 1944, Frank Sinatra and Dick Tracy. This tenth volume reprints the 1944 daily strips and includes an introduction to Fearless Fosdick by Dick Tracy writer Max Allan Collins. Also included is an article that puts the strip into the historical context of 1944. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 168 pages, B&W. Cover price $29.95.

Volume 11 - 1st printing. "1945!" By Al Capp. Creator Al Capp brings Abner Yokum and his bizarre cast of friends and foes into the post-war era of 1945. This eleventh volume reprints the 1945 daily strips and includes an introduction by Madeline Capp Gardner. Also included is an article that puts the strip into the historical context of 1945. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 168 pages, B&W. Cover price $29.95.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. "1946!" By Al Capp. Meet Lena the Hyena, ugliest girl in the world, along with Wolf Gal and Lower Slobbovia. This twelfth volume reprints the 1946 daily strips and includes an introduction by Richard Marschall. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $29.95.

Volume 13 - 1st printing. "1947!" By Al Capp. Abner travels to Lower Slobbovia, New York, and goes to college. This thirteenth volume reprints the 1947 daily strips and includes an introduction by Elliott Caplin, Al Capp's brother. Also included is an article that puts the strip into the historical context of 1947. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $24.95.

Volume 14 - 1st printing. "1948!" By Al Capp. Abner meets the Shmoo. The Shmoo was lovable little character that captured the imagination of America and was soon seen on tons of merchandising products all across the globe. This fourteenth volume reprints the 1948 daily strips and includes an introduction by Harlan Ellison. Also included is an article that puts the strip into the historical context of 1948. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $34.95.

Volume 14 - 2nd and later printings. "1948: Li'l Abner Meets the Shmoo!" By Al Capp. Abner meets the Shmoo. The Shmoo was lovable little character that captured the imagination of America and was soon seen on tons of merchandising products all across the globe. This fourteenth volume reprints the 1948 daily strips and includes an introduction by Harlan Ellison. Also included is an article that puts the strip into the historical context of 1948. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $39.95.

Volume 15 - 1st printing. "1949!" By Al Capp. Meet the Shmoo's cousins the Kigmy. Lovable, these hairy little critters liked to be kicked in their over-sized bottoms thus relieving all of mankind's' tension. This fifteenth volume reprints the 1949 daily strips and includes an introduction by comics historian Ron Goulart and an illustrated article about the creation of the Kigmy. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $34.95.

Volume 16 - 1st printing. "1950!" By Al Capp. Abner takes a year-long journey and travels the world (and outer space) in search of the perfect woman. This sixteenth volume reprints the 1950 daily strips and includes an illustrated introduction by cartoonist and comics historian Frank Stack. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 168 pages, B&W. Cover price $34.95.

Volume 17 - 1st printing. "1951!" By Al Capp. The mystery of Nancy O is solved, the contest to fi9nd the "Sweetest Girl in America" begins, Fearless Fosdick vs. the Atom Bum, and more. This seventeenth volume reprints the 1951 daily strips and includes the classic reminiscence "I Remember Monster" by Al Capp. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $34.95.

Volume 18 - 1st printing. "1952: Li'l Abner Gets Hitched!" By Al Capp. After 15 years of chasing Abner at the Sadie Hawkins Days, Daisy Mae has finally caught her man. Creator Al Capp shocks and delights America with the marriage of everyone's favorite hillbillies. The event was so huge at the time that Abner and Daisy graced the cover of the March 31, 1952 issue of Life Magazine. This eighteenth volume reprints the 1952 daily strips and includes introductions by Al Capp and Nobel Prize-Winning author John Steinbeck. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $34.95.

Volume 19 - 1st printing. "1953!" By Al Capp. Abner joins an all ladies' wrestling league and he and his new bride Daisy Mae welcome into the world their very own bundle of joy, "Mysterious" Yokum. This nineteenth volume reprints the 1953 daily strips and includes an illustrated introduction by Tom Andrae detailing the history of the long-lost Fearless Fosdick television series. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $34.95.

Volume 20 - 1st printing. "1954!" By Al Capp. This twentith volume reprints the 1954 daily strips. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., B&W. Cover price $34.95.

Volume 21 - 1st printing. "1955!" By Al Capp. Abner Yokum goes to Washington. Capp's scathing and irreverent satire covers everything during the Eisenhower decade from TV gameshows to "Rickey Rat" to the "Magic Kingdom" to an encounter with President Ike himself. This twenty-first volume reprints the 1955 daily strips and includes two introductions by Dave Schreiner and Al Capp. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $34.95.

Volume 22 - 1st printing. "1956!" By Al Capp. In 1956 Li'l Abner the Musical opened on Broadway. Starring such talent as Peter Palmer, Edie Adams, Stubby Kaye, Tina, Louise, and Julie Newmar, the musical ran for over 700 performances. This twenty-second volume reprints the 1956 daily strips and includes an introduction by television writer, comics scripter, and all-around showbiz authority Mark Evanier on the creation of the Broadway musical. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $40.00.

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Volume 23 - 1st printing. "1957!" By Al Capp. This twenty-third volume reprints the 1957 daily strips. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., B&W.

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Volume 24 - 1st printing. "1958!" By Al Capp. This twenty-third volume reprints the 1958 daily strips. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., B&W.

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Volume 25 - 1st printing. "1959!" By Al Capp. This twenty-third volume reprints the 1959 daily strips. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., B&W. Cover price $27.95.

Volume 26 - 1st printing. "1960!" By Al Capp. In 1960, Li'l Abner featured the return of one of the wildest women ever to stalk the comics page when the sexy Wolf Gal armed the animal kingdom and declared war on the entire human race! Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 184 pages, B&W. NOTE: Limited to 600 copies. Cover price $27.95.

Volume 27 - 1st printing. "1961!" By Al Capp. In 1961, the first of the new John F. Kennedy presidency, and Al Capp turned his satirical sword on the Cold War. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 184 pages, B&W. NOTE: Limited to 600 copies. Cover price $27.95.