{"product_id":"by-george-hc-the-comic-art-of-george-mcmanus-mr-preorder","title":"By George Hc the Comic Art of George McManus (MR) — PREORDER","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePREORDER: Releases Wednesday, November 25, 2026.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your copy ships release week.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreorder price $80.00 (20% off the $100.00 cover price).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFantagraphics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"By George\" is a 500-year-old exclamation used to express astonishment; a euphemism to avoid naming a divinity. A fitting title for this collection of classic comic art—both astonishing and, in its own way, divine. In 1913, George McManus was already a successful cartoonist with over a dozen hit comic strips to his credit. That year saw the debut of his signature creation, Bringing Up Father, soon to become an international sensation—the most popular comic strip in the world. In 1918 it appeared as a Sunday feature in full color, full-page splendor that is now, along with the artist's earlier works, recreated by Sunday Press.\n\nThis volume displays the long career of George McManus, from his early days as an artist for the St. Louis Republican, to his ground-breaking work for Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst in New York. Early features like Panhandle Pete and Nibsy the Newsboy show McManus as one of the \"Founders of the Funnies.\" With The Whole Blooming Family, The Newlyweds\/Their Only Child, he pioneered the type of family-humor comic strip that led to the sitcoms of radio and television. This form reached a peak with the battling (yet loving) spouses, Jiggs and Maggie in Bringing Up Father.\n\nThe story behind the over 150 strips found in this collection is related in great detail by historian Paul C. Tumey in his detailed biographical introduction. McManus and his wi\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreative team:\u003c\/strong\u003e (W) George McManus, Peter Maresca, Joost Swarte, Paul C Tumey (A\/CA) George McManus\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow preorders work:\u003c\/strong\u003e every preorder is \u003cstrong\u003e20% off cover price\u003c\/strong\u003e. You are charged at checkout and your order ships the week of release in a rigid mailer. Cancel any time before release for a full refund. Order by \u003cstrong\u003eOctober 19, 2026 (final order cutoff)\u003c\/strong\u003e and your copy is guaranteed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fantagraphics","offers":[{"title":"Standard","offer_id":46844368027727,"sku":"C5-PO-0926FB0856","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/5678\/2415\/files\/0926FB0856.jpg?v=1789952723","url":"https:\/\/classfivecollectibles.com\/products\/by-george-hc-the-comic-art-of-george-mcmanus-mr-preorder","provider":"Class Five Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}