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                                                       ~ Comics Challenge: Classic ~

Rules: Categories are based on popular comic strips or books. Audiobooks and re-reads are fine. Of course, reading a collection of these comics in book form also counts. Post as you go or all at one.

Level: You can pick out 5, 10, 15 comics out of the 15 choices. Or go for 20 or more by choose multiple under each section. Or better yet, create categories based on your favorite comics for others to follow.

Duration: Open ended. As long as it takes you to finish the number you choose.

1. Beetle Bailey , by Mort Walker.
Read a book where the character joins the Army (like Beetle, any branch - artillery, armor, infantry and paratroops), or wears fatigues or a hat. Read a book about a character that loves to climb trees or (almost) goes over a cliff.

2. Blondie , by Chic Young
Read a book with the female protagonist is well-endowed, blonde (natural or enhanced by a bottle), loves and or makes sandwiches, or has a dog that gives birth to a litter of puppies (repeatedly?).

3. Bloom County , by Berkeley Breathed
Read a book that examines events in politics and culture, is set in a small town Middle America, or the animals talk/communicate to one another.

4. Calvin and Hobbes , by Bill Watterson,
Read a book with a character who is a six-year-old boy, there is a tiger in it, or a character indulges in anthropomorphism. Read a book that explores broad issues like: environmentalism, public education, and the flaws of opinion polls.

5. Cathy , by Cathy Guisewite.
Read a book with a character that is a single woman who struggles through the "four basic guilt groups" of life — food, love, mom, and work.

6. Dilbert , by Scott Adams.
Read a book that has a character that uses satirical humor, works in a white-collar-micromanaged office, or is an engineer.

7. Doonesbury , by Garry Trudeau,
Read a book that has a character with a liberal outlook or went to Yale. Read a novel that won a Pulitzer Prize, or another book by a PP Winning author.

8. Far Side , by Gary Larson
Read a book where one of the characters is a surrealistic artist, or has a strange sense of humor. Or choose a book that has a scene with an uncomfortable social situation, has improbable events, or bizarre disasters. Or has a character that searches for meaning in life.

9. For Better or Worse , by Lynn Johnston
Read a book where the main characters have children or the setting is Canada.

10. Hägar the Horrible , by Dik Browne
Read a book with a Medieval setting, or takes place in a Scandinavian country. Read a book that has a hero that is a primitive Viking or has a "caveman" mentality, raids (or visits) England and France. Or is any of these things: shaggy, scruffy, overweight, red-bearded, or slovenly. Choose a novel is about a character that is captain of his own ship or becomes shipwrecked.

11. Li'l Abner , by Al Capp
Read a book where the setting is Kentucky or the character lives in a small town. Or where the protagonist is really tall, impoverished, the male character is a paragon of innocence or he is marriage minded.

12. Little Orphan Annie , by Harold Gray
Read a novel that is set in the 1920’s, the main character is an orphan, or it is considered a “classic”.

13. Non Sequitur , by Wiley Miller
(Translated from Latin as "it does not follow.") Read a book where the character speaks and understands Latin. Or choose a book that was first published in the 1990s.

14. Peanuts , by Charles M. Schulz
Read a book that features a group of friends. Or a character flies a kite, plays football, plays baseball, or lacks self-confidence.

15. X-Men , by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby
Read a book that has an “X” in the title or author’s name. Or where a character has one eye or wears an eye patch, or is an angel. Or where the protagonist is or has a wolf. Choose a book in which the setting is Phoenix or somewhere that it is icy.





I would like to thank Sans for letting me bounce some ideas off her and her suggestion that Non Sequitur and X-Men be included.

Reserved.

I love this, Lisa Kay (You too, Sans)! Awesome challenge.

Thanks, Sashana!

Kind of makes a person feel a little nostalgic. I've read all those comics at some point or another.

It does, doesn't it! I remember my dad would read me the Sunday funnies every week. He always worked so much, it was a nice change to have him relax.

NBRC ~ Comics Challenge: Classic ~

0/15

1. Beetle Bailey - character joins the Army
An Infamous Army Alistair, #3, by Georgette Heyer (library epub)

2. Blondie - well-endowed female protagonist
It Had to Be You, by Susan Elizabeth Phillips "re-read" (PB/My i Library audio)

3. Bloom County - small town Middle America
Moon Over Manifest, by Clare Vanderpool (OD audio)

4. Calvin and Hobbes - there is a tiger in it
Water for Elephants, by Sara Gruen (OD audio)

5. Cathy - single woman who struggles through the "four basic guilt groups" of life — food, love, mom, and work
Sugar Daddy, by Lisa Kleypas (PB) - "re-read/buddy read"

6. Dilbert - character that uses satirical humor
Love, Lies and Liquor, by M.C. Beaton (OD audio)

7. Doonesbury - Pulitzer Prize Winning author
Travels with Charley: In Search of America, by John Steinbeck (OD audio)

8. Far Side - a scene with an uncomfortable social situation
To Taste Temptation, by Elizabeth Hoyt (PB)

9. For Better or Worse - setting is Canada
Rebel, by Zoe Archer (PB)

10. Hägar the Horrible - Medieval setting
Ransom, by Julie Garwood (PB) planned "re-read/buddy read"

11. Li'l Abner - male character is a paragon of innocence
Unclaimed, by Courtney Milan (Kindle)

12. Little Orphan Annie - main character is an orphan
Wedding Escape Orphan Series, #3, by Karyn Monk (PB)

13. Non Sequitur - character speaks and understands Latin
Stranger, by Zoe Archer (PB)

14. Peanuts - character plays football
The Perfect Play, by Jaci Burton (PB) planned "buddy read"

15. X-Men - has an “X” in the title
To Wed in Texas, by Jodi Thomas (PB)

im in :) i will go with 15 books

Comics Challenge: Classic

13/15


1. Beetle Bailey - Fool Moon
2. Blondie - Nevermore
3. Bloom County - Animal Magnetism
4. Calvin and Hobbes -
5. Cathy - Again The Magic
6. Dilbert - Double Standards
7. Doonesbury - Vision in White
8. Far Side - The Replacement
9. For Better or Worse - Boneshaker
10. Hägar the Horrible - Passion
11. Li'l Abner - The Hollow
12. Little Orphan Annie -
13. Non Sequitur - Bloodlines
14. Peanuts - At Grave's End
15. X-Men - Unearthly

Glad you joined me, Laura!

Fun! Thank you for doing all of this work, LK.

7/15

1. Beetle Bailey, by Mort Walker: Divergent

2. Blondie, by Chic Young:
Nightshade

3. Bloom County, by Berkeley Breathed:
2030: The Real Story of What Happens to America

4. Calvin and Hobbes, by Bill Watterson
Tiger Shifter: Need

5. Cathy, by Cathy Guisewite: Never Knowing

6. Dilbert, by Scott Adams.
Shockaholic

7. Doonesbury, by Garry Trudeau: The Art of Fielding

8. Far Side, by Gary Larson (uncomfortable social situation): Extraordinary

9. For Better or Worse, by Lynn Johnston:
Santa Cruise: A Holiday Mystery at Sea

10. Hägar the Horrible, by Dik Browne:
Numbers

11. Li'l Abner, by Al Capp:
Human.4

12. Little Orphan Annie, by Harold Gray:
The Buddha in the Attic

13. Non Sequitur, by Wiley Miller:
Fight Club

14. Peanuts, by Charles M. Schulz: Shut Out

15. X-Men: Forever

Thanks, Kristen! This one was fun to make.

I'll just list as I go.


1. Beetle Bailey - Read a book where the character joins the Army (like Beetle, any branch - artillery, armor, infantry and paratroops), or wears fatigues or a hat.

Special Forces: Soldiers by Aleksandr Voinov & Marquesate [reread]

Welcome, niquae!

Thanks, Lisa Kay. ^^

2. Blondie - Read a book with the female protagonist is well-endowed...

When Beauty Tamed the Beast by Eloisa James 10/05/11

Do I get credit for the Blondie category for being a buxom blonde?

Mary wrote: "Do I get credit for the Blondie category for being a buxom blonde?"

LOL!

I'm in for all 15, I'll post as I go.

Lol, Mary. XD

3. Li'l Abner - the male character is a paragon of innocence or he is marriage minded.

Wither by Lauren DeStefano 10/08/11




4. X-Men - somewhere that it is icy

The Snow Queen by Mercedes Lackey 10/07/11

~ Comics Challenge: Classic ~
1/15 Done

1. Beetle Bailey, by Mort Walker. One Foot in the Grave Jeaniene Frost 10/8/11

2. Blondie, by Chic Young
Read a book with the female protagonist is well-endowed, blonde (natural or enhanced by a bottle), loves and or makes sandwiches, or has a dog that gives birth to a litter of puppies (repeatedly?).

3. Bloom County, by Berkeley Breathed
Read a book that examines events in politics and culture, is set in a small town Middle America, or the animals talk/communicate to one another.

4. Calvin and Hobbes, by Bill Watterson,
Read a book with a character who is a six-year-old boy, there is a tiger in it, or a character indulges in anthropomorphism. Read a book that explores broad issues like: environmentalism, public education, and the flaws of opinion polls.

5. Cathy, by Cathy Guisewite.
Read a book with a character that is a single woman who struggles through the "four basic guilt groups" of life — food, love, mom, and work.

6. Dilbert, by Scott Adams.
Read a book that has a character that uses satirical humor, works in a white-collar-micromanaged office, or is an engineer.

7. Doonesbury, by Garry Trudeau,
Read a book that has a character with a liberal outlook or went to Yale. Read a novel that won a Pulitzer Prize, or another book by a PP Winning author.

8. Far Side, by Gary Larson
Read a book where one of the characters is a surrealistic artist, or has a strange sense of humor. Or choose a book that has a scene with an uncomfortable social situation, has improbable events, or bizarre disasters. Or has a character that searches for meaning in life.

9. For Better or Worse, by Lynn Johnston
Read a book where the main characters have children or the setting is Canada.

10. Hägar the Horrible, by Dik Browne
Read a book with a Medieval setting, or takes place in a Scandinavian country. Read a book that has a hero that is a primitive Viking or has a "caveman" mentality, raids (or visits) England and France. Or is any of these things: shaggy, scruffy, overweight, red-bearded, or slovenly. Choose a novel is about a character that is captain of his own ship or becomes shipwrecked.

11. Li'l Abner, by Al Capp
Read a book where the setting is Kentucky or the character lives in a small town. Or where the protagonist is really tall, impoverished, the male character is a paragon of innocence or he is marriage minded.

12. Little Orphan Annie, by Harold Gray
Read a novel that is set in the 1920’s, the main character is an orphan, or it is considered a “classic”.

13. Non Sequitur, by Wiley Miller
(Translated from Latin as "it does not follow.") Read a book where the character speaks and understands Latin. Or choose a book that was first published in the 1990s.

14. Peanuts, by Charles M. Schulz
Read a book that features a group of friends. Or a character flies a kite, plays football, plays baseball, or lacks self-confidence.

15. X-Men, by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby
Read a book that has an “X” in the title or author’s name. Or where a character has one eye or wears an eye patch, or is an angel. Or where the protagonist is or has a wolf. Choose a book in which the setting is Phoenix or somewhere that it is icy.

OMG just sounds to fun

Great challenge, Lisa!

Welcome to the challenge, Dawn!

Thanks, Lizz & Sans!

5. 3. Bloom County - is set in a small town Middle America

Scared Stiff by Annelise Ryan 10/20/11




DONE!

Thanks, Lisa Kay!

Congrats, niquae!

NBRC ~ Comics Challenge: Classic ~

2/15

1. Beetle Bailey - character joins the Army
An Infamous Army Alistair, #3, by Georgette Heyer (library epub)

2. Blondie - well-endowed female protagonist
It Had to Be You, by Susan Elizabeth Phillips "re-read" (PB/My i Library audio)

3. Bloom County - small town Middle America
Moon Over Manifest, by Clare Vanderpool (OD audio)

4. Calvin and Hobbes - there is a tiger in it
Water for Elephants, by Sara Gruen (OD audio)

5. ✔ Cathy - single woman who struggles through the "four basic guilt groups" of life — food, love, mom, and work
Sugar Daddy, by Lisa Kleypas (PB) - "re-read/buddy read" ★★★★★ PB & OD audio 10/23

6. Dilbert - character that uses satirical humor
Love, Lies and Liquor, by M.C. Beaton (OD audio)

7. Doonesbury - Pulitzer Prize Winning author
Travels with Charley: In Search of America, by John Steinbeck (OD audio)

8. ✔ Far Side - a scene with an uncomfortable social situation
To Taste Temptation, by Elizabeth Hoyt ★★★½✩ PB 10/25

9. For Better or Worse - setting is Canada
Rebel, by Zoe Archer (PB)

10. Hägar the Horrible - Medieval setting
Ransom, by Julie Garwood (PB) planned "re-read/buddy read"

11. Li'l Abner - male character is a paragon of innocence
Unclaimed, by Courtney Milan (Kindle)

12. Little Orphan Annie - main character is an orphan
Wedding Escape Orphan Series, #3, by Karyn Monk (PB)

13. Non Sequitur - character speaks and understands Latin
Stranger, by Zoe Archer (PB)

14. Peanuts - character plays football
The Perfect Play, by Jaci Burton (PB) planned "buddy read"

15. X-Men - has an “X” in the title
To Wed in Texas, by Jodi Thomas (PB)

okay here goes nothing :)

1. Beetle Bailey, by Mort Walker.
Read a book where the character joins the Army (like Beetle, any branch - artillery, armor, infantry and paratroops), or wears fatigues or a hat. Read a book about a character that loves to climb trees or (almost) goes over a cliff.

2. Blondie, by Chic Young
Read a book with the female protagonist is well-endowed, blonde (natural or enhanced by a bottle), loves and or makes sandwiches, or has a dog that gives birth to a litter of puppies (repeatedly?).

3. Bloom County, by Berkeley Breathed
Read a book that examines events in politics and culture, is set in a small town Middle America, or the animals talk/communicate to one another.

4. Calvin and Hobbes, by Bill Watterson,
Read a book with a character who is a six-year-old boy, there is a tiger in it, or a character indulges in anthropomorphism. Read a book that explores broad issues like: environmentalism, public education, and the flaws of opinion polls.

5. Cathy, by Cathy Guisewite.
Read a book with a character that is a single woman who struggles through the "four basic guilt groups" of life — food, love, mom, and work.

6. Dilbert, by Scott Adams.
Read a book that has a character that uses satirical humor, works in a white-collar-micromanaged office, or is an engineer.

7. Doonesbury, by Garry Trudeau,
Read a book that has a character with a liberal outlook or went to Yale. Read a novel that won a Pulitzer Prize, or another book by a PP Winning author.

8. Far Side, by Gary Larson
The Memory Palace Oct 30, 2011

9. For Better or Worse, by Lynn Johnston
Stella in Heaven Nov 04, 2011

10. Hägar the Horrible, by Dik Browne -Mistress of the Art of Death

11. Li'l Abner, by Al Capp
Redeeming Love

12. Little Orphan Annie, by Harold Gray
Read a novel that is set in the 1920’s, the main character is an orphan, or it is considered a “classic”.

13. Non Sequitur, by Wiley Miller
(Translated from Latin as "it does not follow.") Read a book where the character speaks and understands Latin. Or choose a book that was first published in the 1990s.

14. Peanuts, by Charles M. Schulz
Read a book that features a group of friends. Or a character flies a kite, plays football, plays baseball, or lacks self-confidence.

15. X-Men, by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby
Read a book that has an “X” in the title or author’s name. Or where a character has one eye or wears an eye patch, or is an angel. Or where the protagonist is or has a wolf. Choose a book in which the setting is Phoenix or somewhere that it is icy.

Welcome to the challenge, Kme_17!

thanks !!

Comics Challenge: Classic


0/20

Beetle Bailey: Arsène Lupin, gentleman cambrioleur by Maurice Leblanc
Read a book where the character wears a hat.

Blondie: True Love and Other Disasters by Rachel Gibson
Read a book with the female protagonist is blonde.

Bloom County: One Reckless Summer by Toni Blake
Read a book set in a small town Middle America.

Calvin and Hobbes: Life of Pi of Yann Martel
Read a book with a tiger in it.

Cathy: The Time of My Life by Cecelia Ahern
Read a book with a character who struggles through the "four basic guilt groups" of life — food, love, mom, and work.

Dilbert: Lust Lizard of Melancholy Cove, The by Christopher Moore
Read a book that has a character that uses satirical humor.

Doonesbury: The Color Purple by Alice Walker
Read a novel that won a Pulitzer Prize.

Far Side: Claiming the Courtesan by Anna Campbell
Read a book that has a scene with an uncomfortable social situation.

For Better of Worse: Single White Vampire by Lynsay Sands
Read a book set in Canada.

Hägar the Horrible: The Chief by Monica McCarty
Read a book with a Medieval setting.

Li'l Abner: Always to Remember by Lorraine Heath
Read a book where the male character is a paragon of innocence.

Little Orphan Annie: The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
Read a novel that is considered a “classic”.

Non Sequitur: The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle by Haruki Murakami
Read a book that was first published in the 1990s.

Peanuts: Double Play by Jill Shalvis
Read a book where a character plays baseball.

X-Men: Crux by Moira Rogers
Read a book that has an “X” in the title.

Bonus

The Smurfs: Blood Magic by Tessa Gratton
Read a book with a forest on the cover.

Archie: Winnie-the-Pooh by A.A. Milne
Read a book about a group of friends.

Garfield: The Life and Opinions of the Tomcat Murr by E.T.A. Hoffmann
Read a book where the character is a cat.

Asterix: Dangerous Highlander by Donna Grant
Read a book where the character is a warrior.

Tintin: Hard Evidence by Pamela Clare
Read a book where the character is a reporter.

Welcome to the challenge, Gen! Love your bonus categories. ☺

Thank You!

NBRC ~ Comics Challenge: Classic ~

4/15

1. Beetle Bailey - character joins the Army
An Infamous Army Alistair, #3, by Georgette Heyer (library epub)

2. Blondie - well-endowed female protagonist
It Had to Be You, by Susan Elizabeth Phillips "re-read" (PB/My i Library audio)

3. Bloom County - small town Middle America
Moon Over Manifest, by Clare Vanderpool (OD audio)

4. Calvin and Hobbes - there is a tiger in it
Water for Elephants, by Sara Gruen (OD audio)

5. ✔ Cathy - single woman who struggles through the "four basic guilt groups" of life — food, love, mom, and work
Sugar Daddy, by Lisa Kleypas (PB) - "re-read/buddy read" ★★★★★ PB & OD audio 10/23

6. Dilbert - character that uses satirical humor
Love, Lies and Liquor, by M.C. Beaton (OD audio)

7. Doonesbury - Pulitzer Prize Winning author
Travels with Charley: In Search of America, by John Steinbeck (OD audio)

8. ✔ Far Side - a scene with an uncomfortable social situation
To Taste Temptation, by Elizabeth Hoyt ★★★½✩ PB 10/25

9. For Better or Worse - setting is Canada
Rebel, by Zoe Archer (PB)

10. ✔ Hägar the Horrible - Medieval setting
Ransom, by Julie Garwood ★★★★½ PB 11/14 re-read/“buddy read”

11. Li'l Abner - male character is a paragon of innocence
Unclaimed, by Courtney Milan (Kindle)

12. Little Orphan Annie - main character is an orphan
Wedding Escape Orphan Series, #3, by Karyn Monk (PB)

13. Non Sequitur - character speaks and understands Latin
Stranger, by Zoe Archer (PB)

14. ✔ Peanuts - character plays football
The Perfect Play, by Jaci Burton ★★★½✩ PB 11/12

15. X-Men - has an “X” in the title
To Wed in Texas, by Jodi Thomas (PB)

Updated Post #32

4/15

1. Katie Macalister - Playing with Fire
2. Susan Andersen - Burning Up
3. Sarah Allen Addison - The Peach Keeper
4. Katie Macalitser - You Slay Me
5. Izzy Ballard - Alaska Virgin Air
6. Jennifer Crusie - Bet Me
7. Katie Macalister - Holy Smokes
8. Ransom Riggs - Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children
9. Katie Macalister - Love in the Time of Dragons
10. Katie Macalister - Fire Me Up
11. Karen Macinerney - Murder on the Rocks
12. Agatha Christie - The Secret of Chimneys
13. Katherine Howe - The Physick Book of Deliverence Dane
14. JB Stanley - Chili Con Corpses
15. Dean Wesley Smith - X-Men

7/15 08.09.2012

1. Beetle Bailey: White Night,Jim Butcher (wears a hat) Read 06.18
2. Blondie: One for the Money,Janet Evanovich (peanut butter & olive sandwiches) Read 03.18
3. Bloom County: Cat of the Century, Rita Mae Brown (animals talk w/each other)
4. Calvin&Hobbes: Tiger's Quest, Colleen Houck (tiger) Read 04.16
5. Cathy: Plum Spooky, Janet Evanovich (single woman who struggles with the "four basic guilt groups" of life - food,love,mom & work)
6. Dilbert: Agatha Raisin and the Vicious Vet, M C Beaton (satirical humor)
7. Doonesbury: A Visit from the Goon Squad, Jennifer Egan (pulitzer prize winner)
8. Far Side: Seduce Me at Sunrise, Lisa Kleypas (forbidden love) Read 08.09.16
9. For Better or Worse: Single White Vampire, Lynsay Sands (Canada)
10. Hagar the Horrible: Fire Me Up, Katie Macalister (borrowed book idea)
11. L'il Abner: Nice Girls Don't Bite Their Neighbors Molly Harper (Kentucky) Read 03.30
12. Little Orphan Annie: Magic Strikes, Ilona Andrews (orphan) Read 03.18
13. Non Sequiteur: Turn Coat, Jim Butcher (uses Latin to cast spells) Read 10.18
14. Peanuts: Heaven, Texas, Susan Elizabeth Phillips (ex-football player) READ 02.17.2012
15. X-Men: Forever, Maggie Stiefvater (wolf)

Welcome to the challenge, Laurie & Sallie!! Love your picks. ☺ LOL!

Sallie, just out of curiosity, what do you mean by "borrowed book idea" on ?

Just found this one and must join. When I read the newspaper, I loved the comics (heck it was really the only thing I did read!)

I'll fill in as I figure it out.

READ: 3/16

1. Beetle Bailey:
2. Blondie: Heart of Dixie - Tami Hoag (well endowed heroine) 2/27
3. Bloom Country:
4. Calvin & Hobbs:
5. Cathy: A Familiar Face - Marie Harte 2/29
6. Dilbert:
7. Doonesbury:
8. Far Side:
9. For Better or Worse:
10. Hagar the Horrible: Darkness Falls - Cate Tiernan (hero is an immortal viking berserker)
11. Lil Abner:
12. Little Orphan Annie: Eon: Dragoneye Reborn - Alison Goodman (heroine is an orphan) 2/25
13. Non Sequitor:
14. Peanuts:
15. X-Men:
16. Family Circus:

Yay! Barbara is here! ☺

Lisa Kay wrote: "Welcome to the challenge, Laurie & Sallie!! Love your picks. ☺ LOL!

Sallie, just out of curiosity, what do you mean by "borrowed book idea" on ?"

Just that someone else had used the book in their picks & I borrowed their pick for mine

Ah! Thanks, Sallie. I have that series lined up to read and I wondered if it would (and how) it fit in here.

Ok I can finally start this one lol I have been waiting until I read a book that would fit into some kind of comic.


1. Beetle Bailey, by Mort Walker.

wears fatigues or a hat



2. Blondie, by Chic Young

blonde (natural or enhanced by a bottle)



3. Bloom County, by Berkeley Breathed

set in a small town Middle America



4. Calvin and Hobbes, by Bill Watterson,

Book that explores broad issues like: public education & public welfare system.



5. Cathy, by Cathy Guisewite.



6. Dilbert, by Scott Adams.

a character that uses satirical humor


7. Doonesbury, by Garry Trudeau,

another book by a PP Winning author
by Edith Wharton

8. Far Side, by Gary Larson
a scene with an uncomfortable social situation, has improbable events, or bizarre disasters.



9. For Better or Worse, by Lynn Johnston

Read a book where the main characters have children


setting is Canada


10. Hägar the Horrible, by Dik Browne

character is captain of his own ship



11. Li'l Abner, by Al Capp

character lives in a small town & the male character is a paragon of innocence or he is marriage minded



12. Little Orphan Annie, by Harold Gray

the main character is an orphan

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considered a “classic”




13. Non Sequitur, by Wiley Miller
first published in the 1990s



14. Peanuts, by Charles M. Schulz

features a group of friends, character plays baseball,character lacks self-confidence




15. X-Men, by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby

somewhere that it is icy


***I am going to add to the comics.***

1.The Family Circus by Bill Keane: Read a book about a family with 4 or more children or has 4 or more children and pets. Read a book about a circus, the protagonist works/worked for a circus, or the setting takes place at a circus. Read a book with the word Circus in the title.

The protagonist's parents worked for a circus. She was born/raised and worked for a circus.

Great, Robin! Welcome to the challenge. ☺ Love that comic. ☺

Family Circus

Lisa Kay wrote: "Great, Robin! Welcome to the challenge. ☺ Love that comic. ☺

Family Circus
"

Thanks Lisa Kay!!! I love that comic too : ) That one you posted is awesome!!

While I was reading I thought hmmmmmmm Family Circus for the comics challenge LOL Just one of my random thoughts : D

Great idea, Robin! ☺

TY!! Feel free to use it : ) I have noticed lately there are a few books out right now that would fall under that one perfectly LOL

Yes, I thought of that. I just might, Robin. ☺

This is harder than I expected. I think comics and I think funny but these deal with serious issues and I don't usually read these topics. Will definitely be interesting.

READ: 7/16

1. Beetle Bailey:
✔2. Blondie: Heart of Dixie - Tami Hoag (well endowed heroine) 2/27
3. Bloom Country:
4. Calvin & Hobbs:
✔5. Cathy: A Familiar Face - Marie Harte 2/29
6. Dilbert:
7. Doonesbury:
✔8. Far Side: A Red Herring Without Mustard - Alan Bradley (strange sense of humor/uncomfortable social situations/has improbable events/bizarre disasters) 3/10
✔9. For Better or Worse: Ghost of a Chance - Yasmine Galenorn (heroine has 2 kids) 3/11
✔10. Hagar the Horrible: Darkness Falls - Cate Tiernan (hero is an immortal viking berserker) 3/2
11. Lil Abner:
✔12. Little Orphan Annie: Eon: Dragoneye Reborn - Alison Goodman (heroine is an orphan) 2/25
13. Non Sequitor:
✔14. Peanuts: Santa Olivia - Jacqueline Carey (a group of orphans become great friends) 3/11
15. X-Men:
16. Family Circus:

DONE!

~ Comics Challenge: Classic ~
15/15 Done

1. Beetle Bailey, by Mort Walker. One Foot in the Grave Jeaniene Frost 10/8/11

2. Blondie, by Chic Young
The Trouble With Spells, Lacey Weatherford 3/17/12

3. Bloom County, by Berkeley Breathed
Fire Me Up, Katie MacAlister 10/28/11

4. Calvin and Hobbes, by Bill Watterson,
Eat Prey Love, Kerrelyn Sparks 1/14/12

5. Cathy, by Cathy Guisewite.
Dead End Dating Kimberly Raye, 10/26/11

6. Dilbert, by Scott Adams.
Dark Lover, J.R. Ward 1/25/12

7. Doonesbury, by Garry Trudeau, Diamond In The Rough, Patricia Wadell 1/29/12

8. Far Side, by Gary Larson
Darkfever Karen Marie Moning 10/30/11

9. For Better or Worse, by Lynn Johnston
Bitten, Kelley Armstrong 12/9/11

10. Hägar the Horrible, by Dik Browne
Claiming the Highlander, Kinley MacGregor 10/20/11

11. Li'l Abner, by Al Capp
Unearthly, Cynthia Hand 12/15/11

12. Little Orphan Annie, by Harold Gray
Intertwined, Gena Showalter 1/12/12

13. Non Sequitur, by Wiley Miller
Second Grave on the Left, Darynda Jones 12/22/11

14. Peanuts, by Charles M. Schulz
The Vampire and the Virgin Kerrelyn Sparks ,10/27/11

15. X-Men, by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby
where the protagonist is or has a wolf. Moon Called, Patricia Briggs 12/11/11

NBRC ~ Comics Challenge: Classic ~

6/16

1. Beetle Bailey - character joins the Army
An Infamous Army Alistair, #3, by Georgette Heyer (library epub)

2. Blondie - well-endowed female protagonist
It Had to Be You, by Susan Elizabeth Phillips "re-read" (PB/OneClickDigital)

3. Bloom County - small town Middle America
Moon Over Manifest, by Clare Vanderpool (OD audio)

4. Calvin and Hobbes - there is a tiger in it
Water for Elephants, by Sara Gruen (OD audio)

5. ✔ Cathy - single woman who struggles through the "four basic guilt groups" of life — food, love, mom, and work
Sugar Daddy, by Lisa Kleypas (PB) - "re-read/buddy read" ★★★★★ PB & OD audio 10/23

6. Dilbert - character that uses satirical humor
Love, Lies and Liquor, by M.C. Beaton (OD audio)

7. Doonesbury - Pulitzer Prize Winning author
Travels with Charley: In Search of America, by John Steinbeck (Library CDs - waitlist)

8. ✔ Far Side - a scene with an uncomfortable social situation
To Taste Temptation, by Elizabeth Hoyt ★★★½✩ PB 10/25

9. For Better or Worse - setting is Canada
Rebel, by Zoe Archer (PB)

10. ✔ Hägar the Horrible - Medieval setting
Ransom, by Julie Garwood ★★★★½ PB 11/14 re-read/“buddy read”

11. Li'l Abner - male character is a paragon of innocence
Unclaimed, by Courtney Milan (Kindle)

12. Little Orphan Annie - main character is an orphan
Wedding Escape Orphan Series, #3, by Karyn Monk (PB)

13. Non Sequitur - character speaks and understands Latin
Stranger, by Zoe Archer (PB)

14. ✔ Peanuts - character plays football
The Perfect Play, by Jaci Burton ★★★½✩ PB 11/12

15. ✔ X-Men - has an “X” in the title
To Wed in Texas, by Jodi Thomas (PB)

16. ✔ Family Circus - crazy family dynamics
The Man She Loves To Hate, by Kelly Hunter ★★★★½ PB 3/17

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Robin, I had to add your Family Circus category to mine! ☺