POGO Vols. 1 & 2 Gift Set, Hardcover Box Set
POGO Vols. 1 & 2 Gift Set collects the early Walt Kelly comic strips in a two-volume hardcover presentation. The listing describes four years of dailies and the first three years of Sunday strips in color, with historical essays and supplementary material.
At a glance
- Presents the first four years of the syndicated strip, including daily strips and the first three years of Sunday strips in color, according to the listing.
- The publisher describes retouching by Walt Kelly's daughter Carolyn and supplementary historical essays.
- The series description also mentions a comprehensive annotated index.
Reference price: $69.99
Price checked: Nov 14, 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Combines daily strips, color Sunday strips, essays and other supplementary material in one substantial collection.
- The listing specifies a 688-page print edition, useful for buyers comparing the scope of collected editions.
Cons
- At 7 pounds and 10 x 3 x 12 inches, this is a large, heavy set rather than a portable reading copy.
Technical specifications
11 specifications| Publisher | Fantagraphics Books |
|---|---|
| Publication date | December 18, 2012 |
| Edition | Walt Kelly's Pogo |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 688 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1606996290 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1606996294 |
| Weight listed | 7 pounds |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 10 x 3 x 12 inches |
| Reading age | 9 - 12 years |
|---|---|
| Grade level | Preschool - 12 |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Pogo fans seeking early strips alongside historical essays and collected reference material.
- Readers interested in mid-century social and political satire, humor, and Walt Kelly's artwork.
- Collectors looking for an illustrated hardcover gift set.
Less suited to
- Readers who need a lightweight or compact book for travel.
- Buyers seeking a brief introduction rather than a multi-volume collection.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback speaks positively about the collection's artwork, humor, satire, nostalgic appeal and Walt Kelly's prose and poetry. For readers drawn to the early strips and their social commentary, those reported strengths align with the listing's focus on daily and color Sunday material. Ratings are largely five-star, though aggregate scores do not explain the less favorable ratings or their reasons.
Positive themes
- Customers praise the artwork, humor and satirical content.
- Feedback describes the collection as nostalgic and appreciates Kelly's prose and poetry.
Frequently asked questions
What material does this set collect?
The listing says it collects the first four years of Walt Kelly's syndicated strip, including the dailies and the first three years of Sunday strips in color.
What supplementary material is described?
The listing mentions historical essays by Pogo historians and friends of Kelly. The series description also refers to an annotated index.
Is this a lightweight set?
No. The listed weight is 7 pounds and the dimensions are 10 x 3 x 12 inches, so it is a substantial hardcover set.
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