1987 Billy and the Boingers Bootleg, Softcover. A Bloom County Book. Berke Breathed. Measures about 10" by 8.5". 120 pages. Good condition.
Rock out with the most dysfunctional band in comic history with this 1987 softcover edition of Billy and the Boingers Bootleg, another brilliant installment in Berke Breathed’s Pulitzer Prize-winning Bloom County saga. This 120-page collection, measuring approximately 10 inches by 8.5 inches, captures the peak of the 1980s hair metal craze as filtered through the absurd and satirical lens of Bloom County. The story follows the misadventures of the world's most unlikely heavy metal band, featuring the lovable Opus the Penguin, the perpetually frazzled Bill the Cat, and Hodge-Podge. Breathed’s work in the late 80s was a sharp critique of American pop culture.
This copy is in good condition, possessing the authentic character of an original 80s print. For the modern collector, this book is a quintessential piece of "Generation X" nostalgia and a perfect addition to a "retro-gaming" room or a "mid-century modern" office. Its bold, energetic cover art serves as a fantastic conversation piece when displayed on a coffee table or a picture ledge. Whether you are a dedicated follower of the Bloom County inhabitants or a fan of 1980s counter-culture humor, Billy and the Boingers Bootleg is a hilarious reminder of a time when the funny pages weren't afraid to turn the volume up to eleven. It stands as a testament to Berke Breathed's enduring legacy as one of America's most sharp-witted cartoonists.
This item is vintage, over 35 years old.
