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 Everything A Comic Strip Should Be July 3, 2001
James C. Dascoli (Millburn, NJ USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
When Bill Waterson decided to retire he left a huge void that is still felt today. But along comes Mutts which help fills that void. The drawing brings back visions of old style comic strips the humor is at times sly, subtle, and then outright hilarious and the comparisons to Charles Schulz and Peanuts is well earned. Along with Zits and Baby Blues, Mutts shows that the comic strip form is still alive and kicking.
Who could go wrong buying this book? June 15, 2001
Caryne Jesse (Sacramento, CA United States)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I loved it so much I bought ALL of Patrick McDonnell's other books and an extra for my dad, who also likes comics. McDonnell has a true gift in capturing innocence through an animal's eyes, and draws out in us that parental mushy feeling that we pet lovers are all too familiar with. He consistently delivers chuckles page after page and seemingly never runs out of ideas. I am also in great admiration of the man who dedicates his art to reminding this busy planet that animals are people too and they need a good home and lots 'o love just like we do. He well deserves the many awards he's received for his work.
Magnificent Mutts a Must! July 30, 2000
M. Meury (Minneapolis, MN United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Mutts has become my absolute favorite strip--high praise for a confirmed funny pages addict! I have two of Mr.McDonnell's books and plan to buy all of 'em!
All MUTTS booksh a musht for your shelf! June 25, 2000
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
When I read my first Mutts strips, I knew I had to have the books. I own them all, and I love them all. The strips are smart, touching, thought-provoking, memorable and funny. Not since A. A. Milne's Pooh Corner have animal characters possessed such distinctive and interesting traits and personalities. I can't wait for MUTTS V to come out so I can see what's new with Mooch, Earl, Guard Dog, Crabby, Sid, Shtinky Puddin', Woofie and the rest of the gang! Patrick McDonnell is a true dude.
McDonnell & 'Mutts' Uphold A Noble Tradition March 31, 2000
El Kabong
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Fans of classic newspaper strips, and of comics-based narrative, know what I'm saying here. MUTTS is the best thing to happen to the funny pages since that kid with the stuffed tiger. Many have called him our new Herrimann, but, despite having a cat in the strip, I think that's misleading: McDonnell is our new Cliff ('Polly and Her Pals') Sterrett. He shares so many of Sterrett's strengths and tendencies it's scary. Buy this book and help keep the dying lost art of the syndicated strip alive another day!
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