Pogo, Vol 2

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Summary: The early stuff is some'a the best!
Review: Argh, at the idea that vol 1 (and 3) "approach" the interest of the later work. As with Peanuts, the early stuff is less self-conscious and perhaps less contrived - - the ground was so little-plowed at that time. I guess it IS true that the political references, when one comes to McCarthy & the surrounding figures, are hard for people who weren't alive then to follow - but the earliest stuff is the least allegorical. Read & enjoy.

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Summary: Walt Kelly learning the road to Okeefenokee (?) Swamp.
Review: As with Volume #1, this volume is for die-hard fans and people interested in the development of WK's genius. Towards the end there are several frames whose content approaches his later stuff. Volume #3 is where the laughing and tears really start!