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COMICS
COMICS EXPRESS VOLUME 2 #12 Paper
Key Facts & Value
Key Fact
Description
This is a copy of Comic Express Volume 2, Number 12, featuring the comic strip "Shoe" by Jeff MacNelly. The cover showcases "The Quigmans" comic with the subtitle "Skywriter in trouble." It is printed on recycled paper and has a US price of $3.95 and a Canadian price of $5.25.
History
Jeff MacNelly was a Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist known for his satirical and often humorous comic strips. "Shoe" began in 1977 and became a popular syndicated comic, focusing on the daily lives of a cast of anthropomorphic birds. This "Comic Express" publication highlights specific characters and storylines from the "Shoe" universe.
Facts
The "Comic Express" series offered a way for fans to collect special editions and extended storylines of popular comic strips. "The Quigmans" appear to be a recurring element or a specific storyline within the "Shoe" comic. The use of recycled paper on this issue reflects an awareness of environmental concerns prevalent in the early 1990s.
Value Fact
As a specialty publication from the early 1990s, the market value for this "Comic Express" issue is generally modest. Demand is driven by collectors of Jeff MacNelly's work and fans of the "Shoe" comic strip. Well-preserved copies can fetch between $5 and $15, with rarer variants or autographed editions commanding higher prices.
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