Vintage For Better or For Worse - It's the Thought That Counts 15th Anniversary Collection

A large-format softcover comic anthology featuring Lynn Johnston's "For Better or For Worse." The cover shows a warm, illustrated scene of the Patterson family in their signature mid-90s style. The book has a substantial, 230-page profile and measures 11 inches tall, showing a gentle vintage patina on the edges of the white cover.
A large-format softcover comic anthology featuring Lynn Johnston's "For Better or For Worse." The cover shows a warm, illustrated scene of the Patterson family in their signature mid-90s style. The book has a substantial, 230-page profile and measures 11 inches tall, showing a gentle vintage patina on the edges of the white cover.
Vintage For Better or For Worse - It's the Thought That Counts 15th Anniversary Collection
Vintage For Better or For Worse - It's the Thought That Counts 15th Anniversary Collection
Vintage For Better or For Worse - It's the Thought That Counts 15th Anniversary Collection
Vintage For Better or For Worse - It's the Thought That Counts 15th Anniversary Collection
A large-format softcover comic anthology featuring Lynn Johnston's "For Better or For Worse." The cover shows a warm, illustrated scene of the Patterson family in their signature mid-90s style. The book has a substantial, 230-page profile and measures 11 inches tall, showing a gentle vintage patina on the edges of the white cover. A large-format softcover comic anthology featuring Lynn Johnston's "For Better or For Worse." The cover shows a warm, illustrated scene of the Patterson family in their signature mid-90s style. The book has a substantial, 230-page profile and measures 11 inches tall, showing a gentle vintage patina on the edges of the white cover. Vintage For Better or For Worse - It's the Thought That Counts 15th Anniversary Collection Vintage For Better or For Worse - It's the Thought That Counts 15th Anniversary Collection Vintage For Better or For Worse - It's the Thought That Counts 15th Anniversary Collection Vintage For Better or For Worse - It's the Thought That Counts 15th Anniversary Collection
Vintage For Better or For Worse - It's the Thought That Counts 15th Anniversary Collection
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Vintage For Better or For Worse 'It's the Thought The Counts...15th Anniversary. 1994. Measures 8 1/2" by 11". 230 pages. Good condition, shows a little age.

Celebrate one of the most beloved family comic strips in history with this 15th-anniversary treasury of Lynn Johnston’s "For Better or For Worse." Published in 1994, this expansive 230-page collection, titled "It’s the Thought That Counts," captures the relatable, heart-warming, and often humorous evolution of the Patterson family. Measuring 8.5 by 11 inches, this anthology serves as a significant artifact of 1990s pop culture, chronicling the daily trials and triumphs of suburban life with a sincerity that defined the era.

This volume is in good vintage condition, retaining its structural integrity and crisp internal pages. It shows an honest, light patina of age on the cover, reflecting its decades as a cherished part of a reader's library. The detailed illustrations and narrative progression of the characters make this a perfect addition to a Dark Academia-inspired study or a nostalgic collection of comic art. For fans of Johnston's work, this anniversary treasury provides a deep dive into the foundational years of the strip, making it a beautiful gift for a collector or a wonderful trip down memory lane.

This item is vintage, over 30 years old.

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