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FoxTrot Anthologies
Wildly FoxTrot
The humor and appeal of FoxTrot derive from the interaction of it's characters, not from silly events imposed from without." -Bill Watterson, creator of Calvin and Hobbes
Everyone with a brother or sister knows about sibling rivalry, but when it involves Peter, Paige, and Jason Fox, the chaos that ensues is hilariously one of a kind. In Bill Amend's comic strip, FoxTrot , the three kids continuously push each other's buttons while parents Roger and Andy try somehow to keep up. Amend's insightful peek inside the Fox family provides fans with recognition and laughs.
Wildly FoxTrot featuers all the cartoons (including full-color Sunday's) from the best-sellers, and , and includes a special illustrated story.
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Everyone with a brother or sister knows about sibling rivalry, but when it involves Peter, Paige, and Jason Fox, the chaos that ensues is hilariously one of a kind. In Bill Amend's comic strip, FoxTrot , the three kids continuously push each other's buttons while parents Roger and Andy try somehow to keep up. Amend's insightful peek inside the Fox family provides fans with recognition and laughs.
Wildly FoxTrot featuers all the cartoons (including full-color Sunday's) from the best-sellers, and , and includes a special illustrated story.
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256 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1995
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About the author
Bill Amend
63 books302 followersBill Amend is an American cartoonist, best known for his comic strip FoxTrot.
Born as William J. C. Amend III, Amend attended high school in Burlingame, California where he was a cartoonist on his school newspaper. Amend is an Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America. He attended Amherst College, where he drew comics for the college paper. He majored in physics and graduated in 1984.
After a short time in the animation business, Amend decided to pursue a cartooning career and signed on with Universal Press Syndicate. FoxTrot first appeared on April 10, 1988.
Amend currently lives in the midwestern United States with his wife and two children, a boy and girl.
Born as William J. C. Amend III, Amend attended high school in Burlingame, California where he was a cartoonist on his school newspaper. Amend is an Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America. He attended Amherst College, where he drew comics for the college paper. He majored in physics and graduated in 1984.
After a short time in the animation business, Amend decided to pursue a cartooning career and signed on with Universal Press Syndicate. FoxTrot first appeared on April 10, 1988.
Amend currently lives in the midwestern United States with his wife and two children, a boy and girl.
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June 29, 2023
Funny and cute...though slightly repetitive.
August 16, 2018
Foxtrot is the most hilarious comic strip I've ever read. I recently discovered this volume in a storage bin I hadn't opened in a few years and read it cover to cover. I want to read it again.
Foxtrot tells the story of the Fox family. You've got Roger, the golf-loving dad who has an average-paying job and kinda sucks at it; Andy, the work-from-home journalist mom; Paige, the middle sister who just wants a boy to ask her to the dance and would also really love it if she didn't have an iguana pushed in her face all the time by her brother Jason; Peter, the oldest son who can whoop his father's butt when it comes to how much food they can shovel in their mouths at one time; Jason, the youngest child who's a genius and uses his brainpower to come up with things he can do to let Paige know how he really feels about her, like sticking his pet iguana into her face when she's sleeping, hiding his iguana in her bed, or just using his iguana to do various evil deeds.
I loved this comic series as a child and I still love it now as an adult. This book, and all other Foxtrot books, are good, clean reads for the whole family. There is no sexual content or violence in this comic, and I'd say anyone about nine years of age or older could read this comic and thoroughly enjoy it. The topics of these comics range from poking fun at various characters' horrid cooking skills, Jason at school dealing with various things like not getting a 100% on a test or designing a multimedia book presentation without having read the book, Paige getting busted by her family for seeing an R-rated movie when she's only fourteen, or Peter not being able to turn down an invitation to go to the dance with a girl who isn't his actual girlfriend. If you're looking at this for a gift, definitely get it. If you're looking to get it for yourself, definitely get it. There wasn't a single comic in this book that didn't make me laugh my head off.
Foxtrot tells the story of the Fox family. You've got Roger, the golf-loving dad who has an average-paying job and kinda sucks at it; Andy, the work-from-home journalist mom; Paige, the middle sister who just wants a boy to ask her to the dance and would also really love it if she didn't have an iguana pushed in her face all the time by her brother Jason; Peter, the oldest son who can whoop his father's butt when it comes to how much food they can shovel in their mouths at one time; Jason, the youngest child who's a genius and uses his brainpower to come up with things he can do to let Paige know how he really feels about her, like sticking his pet iguana into her face when she's sleeping, hiding his iguana in her bed, or just using his iguana to do various evil deeds.
I loved this comic series as a child and I still love it now as an adult. This book, and all other Foxtrot books, are good, clean reads for the whole family. There is no sexual content or violence in this comic, and I'd say anyone about nine years of age or older could read this comic and thoroughly enjoy it. The topics of these comics range from poking fun at various characters' horrid cooking skills, Jason at school dealing with various things like not getting a 100% on a test or designing a multimedia book presentation without having read the book, Paige getting busted by her family for seeing an R-rated movie when she's only fourteen, or Peter not being able to turn down an invitation to go to the dance with a girl who isn't his actual girlfriend. If you're looking at this for a gift, definitely get it. If you're looking to get it for yourself, definitely get it. There wasn't a single comic in this book that didn't make me laugh my head off.
December 12, 2017
I'm counting this towards my goodreads goal because it's a long comic book that took me more than one day to read. (And I'm grasping at straws to get my goodreads goal finished before the 31st...)
August 28, 2019
Reading FoxTrot with the boys, teaching them life lessons and sibling love...haha.
April 23, 2022
i wanted this to make me laugh and it did
August 23, 2022
Pretty good. Is it a bug or a feature that Jason even manages to annoy the reader on occasion?
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January 16, 2025
Re-reading my favourite comic strip from childhood. Very nostalgic
April 11, 2025
Will these children ever age?
December 8, 2025
Another excellent entry into the Foxtrot canon.
April 17, 2023
This particular anthology is a bit of a "push." If you're trying to read every FoxTrot strip, then get the book by all means; otherwise, you could skip this one without noticing much. Don't get me wrong, the strips are funny as ever, but there really aren't any major shifts in character or topic; the comic had sort of reached an autopilot phase by this point.
One prominent theme in these storylines is the increasing influence of technology and popular culture. Jason's interest in Jurassic Park, his multimedia computer presentation, and his purchase of Mortal Karnage II represent the growing role of technology in everyday life and the increasing importance of popular culture. This theme continues to be relevant, keeping the comic strip engaging and relatable to its readers.
Another theme present in these storylines is the exploration of family dynamics and the challenges associated with parenting. Andy's attempt to navigate the changing landscape of comics in the newspaper, her efforts to encourage Roger to take an aerobics class, and her discovery of Jason's Valentine card for Gretchen the snake all demonstrate the complexities and humor associated with parenting. These storylines continue to resonate with readers as they depict relatable situations and challenges that many families face.
The theme of personal growth and exploration is also present in these storylines as the Fox family members navigate various aspects of their lives. Peter's baseball aspirations, Paige's essay writing, and Roger's experimentation with growing a beard all highlight the personal growth and development of the characters. These storylines provide readers with a glimpse into the lives of the characters as they evolve and adapt to new situations.
One notable shift in these storylines is the increased focus on individual character arcs rather than broader societal developments. In some ways, the 'reset' effect limits the strip. Even with these individually focused arcs, we don't see long-term changes in the characters.
Overall a book for collectors only.
One prominent theme in these storylines is the increasing influence of technology and popular culture. Jason's interest in Jurassic Park, his multimedia computer presentation, and his purchase of Mortal Karnage II represent the growing role of technology in everyday life and the increasing importance of popular culture. This theme continues to be relevant, keeping the comic strip engaging and relatable to its readers.
Another theme present in these storylines is the exploration of family dynamics and the challenges associated with parenting. Andy's attempt to navigate the changing landscape of comics in the newspaper, her efforts to encourage Roger to take an aerobics class, and her discovery of Jason's Valentine card for Gretchen the snake all demonstrate the complexities and humor associated with parenting. These storylines continue to resonate with readers as they depict relatable situations and challenges that many families face.
The theme of personal growth and exploration is also present in these storylines as the Fox family members navigate various aspects of their lives. Peter's baseball aspirations, Paige's essay writing, and Roger's experimentation with growing a beard all highlight the personal growth and development of the characters. These storylines provide readers with a glimpse into the lives of the characters as they evolve and adapt to new situations.
One notable shift in these storylines is the increased focus on individual character arcs rather than broader societal developments. In some ways, the 'reset' effect limits the strip. Even with these individually focused arcs, we don't see long-term changes in the characters.
Overall a book for collectors only.
September 4, 2017
Foxtrot is so funny, and I can relate to it. There is Peter, a 16-year old who is obsessed with sports (and he is terrible at them), Paige, a stereotypical 14-year-old girl, need I say Any more? And then there is the ten-year-old Jason, who is somehow a genius with a total lack of wisdom, and who enjoys terrorizing Paige in any way he can, usually involving a certain iguana named Quincy, who Jason likes to dress up or terrorize Paige with. Then there is the dad, who is a total sports nut, like Peter, and the mom, who is usually sensible but has occasional crazy things about her, like that she cooks the worst meals imaginable. A very funny book, one of the best in the series.
My favorite character is Quincy by the way.
My favorite character is Quincy by the way.
February 19, 2009
Amend is one of the funniest comic artists around. His jokes are funny and hit family relationships squarely on the head. He is a very talented artist, and very imaginative. I love to look for his "Easter eggs" in the form of newspaper articles with comic writer jokes and how from frame to frame the Fox's household picture and magazines will "move". Overall anyone who loves to laugh aloud will enjoy this.
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November 3, 2008Couldn't read it. It's too old, the characters haven't fully realized themselves at this point, and the jokes pertain to several years ago. Maybe that's why I like the recent FoxTrot comics; They are more applicable and polished.
March 16, 2009
For good clean family life humor, you can't go wrong with Foxtrot. Following teen angst, parent confusion, and total chaos, Amend does a perfect job of making the reader laugh out loud as you follow the lives of each family member in the Fox family. A great read for a good laugh!
October 15, 2013
So wacky. When will Paige ever get good luck? It's not like that this book is like, famous, just because it appears on Sunday newspapers. Come on! We don't need so much general knowledge! It's like you never win! Man! Bill Amend can do much better! Geez! Hey-at least there is no Jason triumph!
July 24, 2017
Although I own "May The Force Be With Us, Please", I still found this collection fresh and funny. It contains some of my favorite sequences. FoxTrot always pleases and has been especially good this weekend to distract me from my bad cold! Glad I bought it!
July 13, 2015
Still fun, but I'm glad this is the last of the FoxTrot books that I have. I am beginning to see the same jokes coming up more than once, and there's certainly a few directions the creator takes this that he has perhaps mined a little too well.
August 23, 2015
This collection has a lot of fun strips, from Marcus getting a bladerunner sled (which Paige finds exciting) to a family vacation at Uncle Ralph's cabin. I also really enjoyed the Jurassic Park release strips. Definitely a re-read.
August 18, 2007
There's no other way of saying it except that FoxTrot is made of awesome. Amen!
July 27, 2011
Again, a very funny collection. Includes a behind the scenes look at how Amend does a Sunday strip.
April 29, 2021
Wildly Foxtrot by Bill Amend (Andrews McMeel Publishing LLC 1995) (741.5973) contains a big bunch of the further adventures of the Fox family. My rating: 7/10, finished 10/31/11.
November 6, 2012
Holy smokes, I giggle so much while I read these. By far, the best comics out there.
September 10, 2013
I love foxtrot and have read all these books several times.
May 1, 2015
nice collection of foxtrot comics!
June 29, 2014
Loved it!
October 12, 2014
Love Foxtrot. They are hilarious.
May 24, 2015
Still love Foxtrot! Plenty of funny in this collection!
May 3, 2023
ReRead 3 May 2023
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