Vintage Comic Strip Paperback Bundle Family Circus Marmaduke Hi and Lois

A cheerful vintage comic strip paperback bundle featuring Hi and Lois, Marmaduke, and two Family Circus books by Bil Keane. These are used reading copies with classic newspaper comic humor, colorful covers, and visible age wear. Details ∙ Item: Vintage comic strip paperback bundle ∙ Titles: Hi and Lois; Marmaduke; Daddy’s Little Helpers; Mine ∙ Authors / Cartoonists: Mort Walker and Dik Browne; Brad Anderson and Phil Leeming; Bil Keane ∙ Publisher: Tempo Books / Grosset & Dunlap; Scholastic Book Services; Fawcett Gold Medal ∙ Year: Hi and Lois copyright 1970; Marmaduke 5th printing April 1969; Mine first printing April 1975; Daddy’s Little Helpers first Fawcett Gold Medal printing December 1980 ∙ Edition / Printing: Mixed printings; see above ∙ Format: Mass market / small paperback comic strip books ∙ Dust Jacket: None, as issued ∙ Size / Measurements: Marmaduke approx. 6.5 x 4 inches; others approx. 7 x 4 inches ∙ Page Count: Marmaduke has 126 pages; the other books have no page numbers ∙ Cover / Jacket Colors: White, yellow, blue, green, red, and illustrated cartoon covers ∙ Genre / Subject: Newspaper comic strips, family humor, vintage cartoons, comic paperback books ∙ ISBN: Visible ISBNs include Daddy’s Little Helpers 0-449-14384-8, Mine 0-449-03219-075, Hi and Lois 0-448-12179-4 ∙ Notable Features: Four-book comic strip bundle with Family Circus, Marmaduke, and Hi and Lois titles Condition Grade: Fair to Good Positives ∙ All books appear complete from photos/user notes ∙ Pages are firmly attached and present, per user note ∙ Interior cartoons are readable ∙ Covers retain bright, displayable cartoon art ∙ Good nostalgic reading bundle for vintage comic strip fans Issues / Wear ∙ Mine has condition issues, including visible cover wear and creasing ∙ Age toning/yellowing to pages and page edges ∙ Cover rubbing, corner wear, edge wear, and spine wear throughout ∙ Previous owner writing/date visible in Marmaduke ∙ Date/writing visible on Daddy’s Little Helpers title page ∙ Some smudges, spots, and handling marks visible ∙ These are used reading copies, not pristine collector copies Content Overview This bundle gathers classic newspaper comic strip humor in small paperback form. Hi and Lois follows suburban family life by Mort Walker and Dik Browne, Marmaduke brings oversized dog chaos from Brad Anderson and Phil Leeming, and the two Family Circus books capture Bil Keane’s gentle family humor. Hi and Lois first appeared in 1954 and was created by Mort Walker with art by Dik Browne; The Family Circus began in 1960 and became one of the long-running family comic strips. Collector’s Notes A fun, affordable bundle for readers who like classic newspaper comics, nostalgic family humor, and small-format paperbacks. The condition is humble, but the charm is very much intact. Shipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards) Photo-verified condition (no surprises) Packed with our protective packaging standard Ships in 1 business day Free Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only) Disclaimer All items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. Photos show the exact condition of each piece—please review them carefully, as they are part of the description. Care and Handling: Handle with clean, dry hands. Store upright, out of direct sunlight, at about 68°F and 40–50% relative humidity. Avoid damp areas and extreme temperature swings.