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This 1979 collection brings together a selection of Doonesbury strips from the late 1970s, focusing on the comic strip's signature blend of political satire and social commentary. The volume captures the era's cultural and political landscape through Garry Trudeau's sharp wit, featuring recurring characters like Mike Doonesbury, Zonker Harris, and others navigating the absurdities of the time. It's a snapshot of the strip's early maturity, offering readers a humorous yet incisive look at the late 70s American experience.
A Doonesbury Book collects a series of sharp, satirical strips from 1979, spotlighting Gary Trudeau’s signature blend of political wit and character-driven humor. In one standout arc, Uncle Duke takes over the Washington Redskins and drafts the flamboyant "Lava Lava" Lenny, while Phred lands an unexpected role as Vietnam’s UN Ambassador—just as Mark dives into the House Ethics Committee’s probe into Koreagate. With Trudeau both writing and drawing, the book captures a moment of American absurdity with precision and flair.
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Uncle Duke becomes manager of the Washington Redskins and drafts "Lava Lava" Lenny; Dr. Henry Kissinger's students protest his speaking at a dinner for the wife of the Shah of Iran; Phred becomes Vietnam's United Nations Ambassador; Mark interviews Lacey about the House Ethics Committee investigation into Koreagate
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