Harvey Comics Classics, Vol. 3: Hot Stuff

Harvey Comics Classics #3

by Leslie Cabarga

Who's the hot-headed little devil with a tail as pointed as his personality? It's Hot Stuff This adorably mischievous imp has delighted comics fans since the 1950s, and now Dark Horse is proud to present a new collection of over 100 of the funniest (and hottest ) classic Harvey Comics cartoons featuring Hot Stuff and his pals. Harvey Comics Classics Volume 3: Hot Stuff brings back the beautifully imaginative artwork, inspired humor, and long-out-of-print stories featuring the adventures of the sprightly little demon, his pals the Devil Kids, Stumbo the Giant, and other timeless favorites.

Genres: Comics, Graphic Novels

480 pages, Paperback

First published April 9, 2008

About the author

Zavier Leslie Cabarga, popularly known as Leslie Cabarga, is an American author, illustrator, cartoonist, animator, font designer, and publication designer. A participant in the underground comix movement in the early 1970s, he has since gone on to write and/or edit over 40 books. His art style evokes images from the 1920s and 1930s, and over the years Cabarga has created many products associated with Betty Boop. His book The Fleischer Story in the Golden Age of Animation, originally published in 1976, has become the authoritative history of the Fleischer Studios.

Reviews

[Little Timmy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I remember really enjoying reading these comics as a kid. Rereading these was a nice time trip and a fun read. Recommended

[Andy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had a subscription to Hot Stuff Comics when I was a little boy, so this collection was the one I waited for the most. I like the one where he hangs out with Cupid, another diaper-strapped imp. Their friendship goes hot and cold, just like grown-ups.

Of all the artists that drew Hot Stuff I think Warren Kremer was the best. So, skip the Stumbo filler and read Hot Stuff's eternal quest for baked apples and a warm place to nap in, he's still the Boss. Hope they pump out a Spooky comp soon!

[Rick · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dark Horse continues collecting the best stories from the beloved children's publisher. My personal favorite from the Harvey stable, Hot Stuff, literally a fire-breathing, pitchfork-wielding little devil, stars in a series of short humorous morality tales. Well drawn and executed, these juvenile adventures still resonate some fifty years after their inception.

[Mark Arnold · Rating 5 out of 5]

I may be biased since I wrote the Foreword to this, but this is an excellent book of reprints of everyone's favorite devil character, Hot Stuff. I suggest getting yourself a copy but don't doddle as it is now out of print and prices are rising fast.

[Rebecca · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hot stuff makes me pine for simple comics. I like the thick lines, the talking mushrooms, his temper tantrums.

I am tired comics with sarcastic super kids, scratchy lines and no plots.

I hope this isn't the last volume of Harvey classics.