The Comics Journal #159
In "Studs Kirby's Behavior Is Reinforced," David Collier crafts a sharp, satirical look at waste and value in a world where unsold paperbacks are being buried in an old canal or shredded for insulation—turning the very idea of literary legacy into landfill. With all art, inks, and letters by Collier, the story’s grounded tone is perfectly matched by Peter Bagge’s striking cover, which captures the absurdity with a touch of grim humor.
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Because of a glut of unsold paperback books, they are being shipped from warehouses to be buried in an old canal or be shredded for use as insulation in houses.
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