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OverviewThe Friday Foster comic strip is the story ofa former nightclub ""camera bunny"" turned photographer's assistant turned fashion model. With an innate inclination to help others and a natural beauty that makes her a magnet for men, Friday often finds herself in some very sticky situations and world class adventures. For the FIRST TIME EVER, the classic FRIDAY FOSTER newspaper color comic strip created by James D. """"Jim"""" Lawrence (of Buck Rogers and James Bond fame) and illustrated by Jorge """"Jordi"""" Longaron then later Gray Morrow is collected. The strip ran from 1974-1970 and inspired the 1975 movie of the same name starring Pam Grier. The strip is the first mainstream comic strip starring an African-American character in the title role. The book will also include a significant bonus section including multiple interviews, an expanded sketchbook section, artwork, photos, essays, articles, behind-the-scenes info, and more! "" Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jim Lawrence , Jorge LongaronPublisher: Ablaze, LLC Imprint: Ablaze, LLC Dimensions: Width: 22.90cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 30.50cm Weight: 1.501kg ISBN: 9781950912063ISBN 10: 195091206 Pages: 304 Publication Date: 28 December 2021 Recommended Age: From 13 to 16 years Audience: Young adult , General/trade , Teenage / Young adult , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Available To Order ![]() We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsOverall, Friday Foster: The Sunday Strips is what casual and diehard fans of the comic strip need to have in their library. The stories, essays and interviews by the different writers more than entertains, they give the ultimate look at this hero. The art by the different artists are beautiful. Altogether, if you are looking for a gift for an old school comic book fan, this book more than suffices and offers a different protagonist who was ahead of her time. Story: 9.0 Art: 9.0 Overall: 10 Recommendation: Buy---graphicpolicy.com In the future, when rare, cult-favorite comic strips are collected, as they should be, I hope the various editors and publishers use the new Ablaze collection of Friday Foster as a template. --forcesofgeek.com This collection has just about everything I'd want from a book about a little-known strip that deserves more attention. It's a beautifully comprehensive package and a compelling soap opera to read. I thought it was fantastic! ---https://comicsworthreading.com/ Overall, Friday Foster: The Sunday Strips is what casual and diehard fans of the comic strip need to have in their library. The stories, essays and interviews by the different writers more than entertains, they give the ultimate look at this hero. The art by the different artists are beautiful. Altogether, if you are looking for a gift for an old school comic book fan, this book more than suffices and offers a different protagonist who was ahead of her time. Story: 9.0 Art: 9.0 Overall: 10 Recommendation: Buy---graphicpolicy.com This collection has just about everything I'd want from a book about a little-known strip that deserves more attention. It's a beautifully comprehensive package and a compelling soap opera to read. I thought it was fantastic! ---https://comicsworthreading.com/ In the future, when rare, cult-favorite comic strips are collected, as they should be, I hope the various editors and publishers use the new Ablaze collection of Friday Foster as a template. --forcesofgeek.com """Overall, Friday Foster: The Sunday Strips is what casual and diehard fansof the comic strip need to have in their library. The stories, essays andinterviews by the different writers more than entertains, they give the ultimatelook at this hero. The art by the different artists are beautiful. Altogether,if you are looking for a gift for an old school comic book fan, this book morethan suffices and offers a different protagonist who was ahead of her time."" Story: 9.0 Art: 9.0 Overall: 10 Recommendation:Buy---graphicpolicy.com ""This collection has just about everything I'd want from a book about alittle-known strip that deserves more attention. It's a beautifullycomprehensive package and a compelling soap opera to read. I thought it wasfantastic!"" ---https://comicsworthreading.com/ ""In the future, when rare, cult-favorite comic strips are collected, asthey should be, I hope the various editors and publishers use the new Ablazecollection of Friday Foster as a template.""--forcesofgeek.com" This collection has just about everything I'd want from a book about a little-known strip that deserves more attention. It's a beautifully comprehensive package and a compelling soap opera to read. I thought it was fantastic! ---https://comicsworthreading.com/ Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |