Classic christmas comic book stories by master cartoonists and illustrators. See if you can figure out which ones were naughty and which ones are nice. The great treasury of christmas comic book stories. Here, then, are the 15 craziest christmas comic book stories ever told.
The last christmas comic read the last christmas comic. These are available to license for books, magazines, merchandise, newsletters, presentations and websites. Dec 24, 2014 walt disneys comics and stories holds the distinction of being the highestselling comic book title of all time, with a circulation of more than 3 million copies per month at its peak in 1953. There were three versions of the title two promotional giveaway magazines published from 1933 to 1935, and a newsstand magazine published from 1935 to 1940. The 12 best comic books to get into the holiday spirit aipt.
A christmas carol by charles dickens, how the grinch stole christmas. A treasure chest of stories that will delight those from ages 3 to 100. A trove of golden and silver age christmas comics by creators including walt kelly, john stanley, dan noonan. Deserted by her philandering husband, bored unhappy housewife nicola is introduced to a new man and a world of spanking pleasure. It is a story of hope as jesus grows to fulfill the mission given to him by god. Julia was a nice girl working in the department store. This category is for comic books published by disney or about disney characters. The christmas comics and cartoons the cartoonist group. Walt disneys comics and stories holds the distinction of being the highestselling comic book title of all time, with a circulation of more than 3 million copies per month at its peak in 1953. Editor craig yoe has assembled a very nice assortment of favorites from comics golden age, the majority of which come from the john stanley, walt kelly, and richard scarry. If i see santa claus or our 16th president in a comic book, i buy it no. In general, stan lee was of the belief that each issue of a marvel comic book should have a sort of timeless quality to it and thus, he was not typically a fan of tying issues to specific dates within the year. Originally published in 1956, its become a christmas classic riddled with gems like the quote above. Walt kelly, john stanley, and jack bradbury are all well represented with stories i dont think its physically possible to have a christmas anthology without the work of kelly in particular.
With the holidays just around the corner, help me bring in the joys of christmas time with these 5 weirdly awesome comic book christmas stories. Enjoy some holiday cheer with the great christmas comic book. It is heartwarming, clean humor and can be read in an evening. Top five greatest marvel comics christmas stories cbr. You can find more russian christmas stories in a very russian christmas. Dec 25, 2017 marvel comics have had a strange history when it comes to christmas stories. An interesting thing about the marvel age of comics that you might not have noticed is that stan lee was not a fan of doing holiday stories. It is amazing to see how many of the icons of the season pop up in the ancient history of civilizations all over the world. Spread the humourshort funny christmas stories short funny christmas stories here is will and guys collection of short stories with a humorous and festive theme. Nov 19, 2010 the story and artist choices are superb as well. A dc universe christmas was a trade paperback that collected short stories from a trio of their comicsformat christmas specials, plus christmas themed issues from various series. But if those things are not enough for you, weve compiled a list of christmas jokes and funny cartoons to uplift your christmas spirit even more. Almost every comic book company has done a christmas comic book at one point or another, but ho ho holy moly, are these 15 stories nuts. Some of these funny comic strips are random, some are dark, and some are totally relatable, but theyre all guaranteed to put a smile on your face.
Youd have to be a true grinch to dislike this collection of great, classic comic book stories about christmas. This list of carl barks disney stories is incomplete as it does not contain covers and unpublished comics, and some titles, writers and exact dates in the list are unknown. From the avengers to batman, here are some classic festive comic books to search for in back issue bins. A perfect gift book for family to treasure and read. My favorites in the collection, though, are the stories and. The tailor of gloucester is a childrens book written and illustrated by beatrix potter. Mickey mouse magazine, the first american newsstand publication with disney comics, launched in 1935. The collection below contains the best comics from classic cartoonists such as owl turd, hugleikur dagsson, and loading artist. A young teacher breaks one rule too many and suffers angry consequences from the headmaster. See more ideas about christmas comics, comics and comic covers. Pepper is offered everything shed ever wished for by a genie. Comics historian craig yoe does it again seriously, how many great books did the guy edit this year. In this merry section of mmc we dive deep into the stories of christmas and explain how the modern elements of christmas celebration came to be.
Christmas stories books meet your next favorite book. One of the best places to find these comic book gift deals is on ebay. Great comic books for christmas gifts comic book secrets. For two years in the early 90s, writer dan jurgens gave fans an unconventional, and very human, idea of what superman does at christmastime in a pair of stories titled metropolis mailbag.
Decorated evergreens, christmas songs and jolly people everywhere are sure to set you in the mood for gift giving and merriments. Episode one of the original comic book series pepper and carrot. Expert craig yoe selects stories to delight those from ages 3 to 100. The great treasury of christmas comic book stories idw. Barks nondisney comic book stories are listed in list of nondisney comics by carl barks. Jan 22, 2020 dave barrys christmas novella, the shepherd, the angel, and walter the christmas miracle dog, takes place in 1960 and centers on a christmas pageant and family antics.
Its illustrated with love by comic star rick remender and inked in a wonderful style reminiscent of mad magazine by hilary barta. Whether youre 35 or 75 or somewhere thereabouts, youll feel like youre 5 years old all over again with the great treasury of christmas comic book stories. Christmas time, undoubtedly, is the most festive time of the year. A perfect giftbook for the family to treasure and read. Click on any image to see links to licensing and related cartoons. Classic illustrators and cartoonists like richard scarry, walt kelly, and john stanley are featured with multiple stories, plus selected works by golden age masters jack bradbury, dan noonan, klaus nordling, and alberto gioletti.
Classic illustrators and cartoonists gift us with warm and fuzzy brightly colored comics full of humor, whimsy, and holiday love. These holiday books are witty, sometimes moving and laugh out loud funny. After tragedy strikes the north pole, santa turns his back on humanity and gives up on christmas. Dec 23, 2016 with the holidays just around the corner, help me bring in the joys of christmas time with these 5 weirdly awesome comic book christmas stories. Here are some of the classic holiday stories that have made their way into the comics over the years. Short funny christmas stories xmas tales sagas jokes. This edition has a foreword from patton oswalt and new commentary from the creators, plus the original covers from geof darrow, rick remender, kieron dwyer, and tony moore. Christmas fiction books meet your next favorite book. Kids has raided the disney publishing archives and searched every nook and cranny this christmas season to find the best and the greatest stories from disneys vast comic book publishing history for this best of compilation disneys universally appealing characters starring in stories written and drawn by. Dec 10, 2012 while christmas specials are an onagain, offagain tradition at dc comics, in 2000 they published one for the bookshelf. Pepper really wants a christmas tree and disregards the instructions in her magic book to get one. Jul 31, 2017 the nightmare before christmas is getting a sequel, but it wont be on the big screen as today it has been announced the tim burton poem turned movie will be getting a followup in the form of a.
After tragedy strikes the north pole, santa turns his. Included are two carl barks stories featuring uncle scrooge, donald duck, and the boys in christmas in duckburg, and search for the black pearls. An overview of the great treasury of christmas comic book stories published by idw. Forget old stuffy stories about humbugs and ghosts, and consider instead reading some seriously good comic book reads that capture the holidays in only the. The 5 most insane christmas comics of all time comicsalliance. One day mary had a very special visitor, an angel called gabriel. The great treasury of christmas comic book stories book. Whether you love november and december or dread the string of parties and gettogethers, all of us have moments when we could use some comic relief.
This hardcover book reprints christmas comic book stories from 1945 to 1961. Most stories are taken from santa claus funnies, which was published once a year by dell comics from 1942 to 1961. Disney comics are comic books and comic strips featuring characters created by the walt disney company, including mickey mouse, donald duck and uncle scrooge the first disney comics were newspaper strips appearing from 1930 on, starting with the mickey mouse comic strip. A dc universe christmas was a trade paperback that collected short stories from a trio of their comicsformat christmas specials, plus christmasthemed issues from various series. So for your reading pleasure, i give you an assortment of things related to a dc comics christmas. The great treasury of christmas comic book stories by craig yoe. The nightmare before christmas is getting a sequel, but it wont be on the big screen as today it has been announced the tim burton poem turned movie will be getting a. Its perfect for anyonecomic book fans, animation buffs, andor everyone who enjoys the fantasies of the holiday season. Dec 23, 20 an overview of the great treasury of christmas comic book stories published by idw. The great treasury of christmas comic book stories overview. And i have possibly an even deeper affection for comic book holiday specials. And as a result, ive picked up my share of christmas stories that are. The christmas story comic book heroes of the faith.
This true story of the last christmas is actionpacked, funny and sad. This is the perfect gift for christmas and could become a wellread, treasured family book. There is the usual christmas fare that comic book lovers have come to expect at christmas. Well, everywhere that christmas is recognized as a holiday, at least. A perfect gift book for the family to treasure and read. After tragedy strikes, santa withdraws from life and turns his back on christmas. Christmas loser how they forecast a cold winter two idiotic reactions to freezing weather try before you buy christmas tree stories traditional christmas pudding short funny xmas story christmas queue read more.
While the cover blurb reads stories, games, puzzles, and things to do, this is a superthick comic book with only a few activity pages. While christmas specials are an onagain, offagain tradition at dc comics, in 2000 they published one for the bookshelf. Dec 21, 2014 from the avengers to batman, here are some classic festive comic books to search for in back issue bins. There are multiple stories by the brilliant john stanley and walt kelly, with individual stories by many other creators. The christmas comics and cartoons collected from thirtyfive of the best cartoonists. Using the right buying strategies, who knows, you may make a comic book collector very happy at a discounted price.
Mickey mouse magazine 19331940 was the first disney comics publication, and preceded the popular 1940 anthology comic book walt disneys comics and stories. See more ideas about childrens books, books and vintage childrens books. The great treasury of christmas comic book stories walt kelly, john stanley, craig yoe, richard scarry, various artists on. Dont forget to use the comics for pennies strategies. No need to thank us christmas is all about sharing after all. Carl barks 19012000 was an american disney studio illustrator and disney comic book creator. The christmas story is the exciting true story of the birth of jesus. The dc and marvel collections from the 80s and 90s always hit a sweet spot for me as a kid, giving me just enough warm feelings with a healthy balance of action and.
Christmas history stretches from society to society, from culture to culture. Marvel comics have had a strange history when it comes to christmas stories. So it should surprise that many fans make a themed christmas with their favorite superheroes. A christmas memory is a collection of autobiographical stories by truman capote.
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