LITTLE LULU TP (2025)

"Whether she's weaving hilarious, sprawling tales while babysitting the terrible tot Alvin, keeping her chubby chum Tubby and his clubhouse cronies in line, or making nice with the friendly ghost she catches reading 'People Stories' in her bedroom, Little Lulu is both 'Everygirl' and an undeniable one-of-a-kind! Dark Horse Books is proud to present, for the first time ever, the complete run of John Stanley and Irving Tripp's legendary run of classic Marge's Little Lulu comics in convenient, reader-friendly paperback volumes. Critically acclaimed and widely regarded as one of the most classic comics ever published, Little Lulu is an all-ages treasure, with stories funny and fresh enough to stand the test of time."

"Dark Horse is tempted to call Little Lulu the 'comeback comic' of the year, but truth be told, Lulu's been a treasured part of the entertainment canon for years! Dark Horse Books is proudly presenting the complete library of classic Marge's Little Lulu comics in a reader-friendly series of affordable paperback volumes. A rascally but good-hearted seven year old with an endless supply of sass, oodles of smarts, and a wild imagination, Lulu is truly one of a kind. • From her first appearances in The Saturday Evening Post in the mid-1930s through her current long-running daily cartoon show on HBO Family, Little Lulu is a beloved cultural icon all over the world. • Classic comics for children of all ages."

"JOHN STANLEY (W) and IRVING TRIPP (A) For eight-year-old Lulu Moppet, nothing is impossible-even if the results of her efforts are impossibly imperfect. Need to quell the fury of a rambunctious two-year-old? Lulu's got a hilarious fairy tale brewing in her brain that'll do just the trick. Father needs his best suit taken to the tailor? Lulu can handle it-so long as Pop doesn't mind if she makes a few unplanned-and wholly unpredictable!-stops along the way. Have a wayward ghost in your house who needs a new home? Lulu's your girl! • 'Written and laid out by John Stanley, with finished art by Irving Tripp, these little gems are timeless models of wry humor and unsurpassed comic timing as they explore the foibles of human nature.' -Publishers Weekly (STARRED REVIEW) • 'Little Lulu should not be missed by anyone of any age who enjoys classic cartoon comedy.' -Time.com "

"JOHN STANLEY (W/A) and IRVING TRIPP (A) Bursting with laughs, filled with silly humor and hilarious insight, and drawn to perfection by one of comics' most acclaimed teams of artists, Little Lulu's comic book adventures are a classic treat for readers of all ages. Tag along with our sassy heroine, Lulu Moppet, as she smartly navigates through the kooky and complex world of clubhouse bullies, unsuspecting adults, naughty puppy dogs, snowball fights, and haunted houses. Whether she's helping her mother with chores, stealing her best friend Tubby's pants (just to get even, of course!), or minding the maniacal neighbor tot Alvin, Lulu's page-turning antics will leave you giggling madly and eager to read more! · Perfect for readers ages ten to one hundred! · 'Little Lulu should not be missed by anyone of any age who enjoys classic cartoon comedy.'-time.com"

"Long hailed as one of the best (and funniest) comic books ever published, Little Lulu is once again a reading staple for kids of all ages thanks to these new collections of the classic material! Whether she's spinning the tallest tale of her life to sooth the savage neighbor tot Alvin, hatching schemes to invite both friends AND enemies to her birthday party, or winning prizes in a ski-jump contest she hasn't even entered, Little Lulu's adorable antics will leave you breathless with laughing and eager to keep reading! • Long heralded as one of the best comic books ever published for readers of all ages, Little Lulu is back! For years, fans and collectors have scrambled to find the rare original issues of these comic-book gems, but thanks to Dark Horse Books, the hilarious adventures of sassy 'Little Lulu' Moppet are now readily accessible to new readers, diehard fans, and kids of all ages!"

"For eight-year-old Lulu Moppet, nothing is impossible-even if the results of her efforts are impossibly imperfect. Need to quell the fury of a rambunctious two-year-old? Lulu's got a hilarious fairy tale brewing in her brain that'll do just the trick. Father needs his best suit taken to the tailor? Lulu can handle it-so long as Pop doesn't mind if she makes a few unplanned-and wholly unpredictable!-stops along the way. Have a wayward ghost in your house who needs a new home? Lulu's your girl! • Long heralded as one of the best comic books ever published for readers of all ages, Little Lulu is back! For years, fans and collectors have scrambled to find the rare original issues of these comic-book gems, but thanks to Dark Horse Books, the hilarious adventures of sassy 'Little Lulu' Moppet are now readily accessible to new readers, die-hard fans, and kids of all ages!"

"Like all great 'comics for kids,' be it Charles Shultz's Peanuts, Bill Watterson's Calvin and Hobbes, or Carl Barks's Scrooge McDuck, these stories by John Stanley and Irving Tripp are legendary for their ability to delight both children and adults alike with their wit, insight, and outright hilarity. Witness two of the medium's masters at the very pinnacle of their talent and skill in these gut-busting stories featuring the smart and sassy, generous and gregarious, absolutely one-of-a-kind eight-year-old Lulu Moppet and her loveable cast of neighborhood troublemakers! • 'Little Lulu was one of my favorite comics as a kid. Simple enough for kids to enjoy, but hip enough to make grownups laugh out loud, it's one of the great unsung comics.' -Harvey Pekar, creator of American Splendor • 'These little gems are timeless models of wry humor and unsurpassed comic timing . . . Like Peanuts and Calvin and Hobbes, they create an entire kids' universe of secret clubhouses, favorite soda fountain hangouts, and fantastic menaces.' -Publishers Weekly "

"Learn why generations of readers have considered Little Lulu one of smartest, cutest, and funniest comics ever to hit the shelves in the newest volume of Dark Horse's ongoing effort to collect this seminal all-ages classic in a library of affordable trade paperbacks. Lulu Moppet is the true-blue daughter of Main Street America, clever and sweet, mischievous and generous, an eight-year-old hero for anyone who ever wanted to bring home a gorilla, scare the pants off of ghosts, and outwit every grownup in sight. In this volume, comics geniuses John Stanley and Irving Tripp are at their very best, crafting tales guaranteed to thrill kids just as much as they crack-up their parents. • When Dell first published Little Lulu's funny-book adventures they were immediate bestsellers, no one had ever seen such wit and grace between the comics pages. Now, relive that magic with this whopping collection of tales filled with truth, laughs, and a grand old time! • 'Little Lulu was one of my favorite comics as a kid. Simple enough for kids to enjoy, but hip enough to make grownups laugh out loud, it's one of the great unsung comics.' -Harvey Pekar, creator of American Splendor • 'These little gems are timeless models of wry humor and unsurpassed comic timing . . . Like Peanuts and Calvin and Hobbes, they create an entire kids' universe of secret clubhouses, favorite soda fountain hangouts, and fantastic menaces.' -Publishers Weekly "

"Dark Horse continues to bring you one of the greatest humor comics of all time with the twelfth volume of Little Lulu. Containing every story and strip from Dell Comics' Marge's Little Lulu #48-52, first published between June and October of 1952, this jam-packed volume captures some of the very best yarns ever to star Lulu, Tubby, Annie, Alvin, and all the rest of the rambunctious gang. Whether it's the troublesome truant officer Mr. McNabbem or the awful Witch Hazel, there's no grownup too smart for these clever kids. Sit down, have a laugh-or fifty-with these classic all-ages stories that both parents and kids are sure to love! • When Dell first published Little Lulu's funny-book adventures they were immediate bestsellers, no one had ever seen such wit and grace between the comics pages. Now, relive that magic with this whopping collection of tales filled with truth, laughs, and a grand old time! • 'Little Lulu was one of my favorite comics as a kid. Simple enough for kids to enjoy, but hip enough to make grownups laugh out loud, it's one of the great unsung comics.' -Harvey Pekar, creator of American Splendor • 'These little gems are timeless models of wry humor and unsurpassed comic timing . . . Like Peanuts and Calvin and Hobbes, they create an entire kids' universe of secret clubhouses, favorite soda fountain hangouts, and fantastic menaces.' -Publishers Weekly"

"Happy times are here again with another laugh-riot volume of classic stories staring America's suburban sweetheart-Little Lulu! Have a hoot at the silly circumstances and crazy conundrums Lulu and her pals get themselves into, the diminutive heroes and heroines of a place called Main Street. Whether it's growing worms in her parents' bedroom, coming up with creative uses for custard pies, or nabbing a jewel thief, Lulu and the gang fearlessly face some of the funniest fiascos ever concocted. • These all-ages tales are more than just an exceptional piece of comic-book history, they're all-out gut-busting fun, perfect for both kids and their parents. • 'Recommended for all libraries; appropriate for young readers, but it will also appeal to adults, both out of nostalgia and for its own charm.' -Library Journal, from a previous volume of Little Lulu "

"Whimsical and witty, silly and smart, Little Lulu is a classic of all-ages comics. When comic-book geniuses John Stanley and Irving Tripp put pen to paper, they brought to life an unforgettable cast of endearing, intelligent, believable characters that have had an unmistakable influence on American culture. Collecting Dell Comics' Marge's Little Lulu #64-68, originally published between October 1953 and February 1954, this laugh-a-minute volume features some of the funniest stories to ever star Lulu, Tubby, Annie, Iggy, and all the other little bundles of humor that started a comedy revolution. • These all-ages tales are more than just an exceptional piece of comic-book history, they're all-out gut-busting fun, perfect for both kids and their parents. • 'Recommended for all libraries; appropriate for young readers, but it will also appeal to adults, both out of nostalgia and for its own charm.' -Library Journal, from a previous volume of Little Lulu"

"A classic contribution to American popular culture, Little Lulu is the ultimate all-ages comic! The humor is quick-witted and fresh, the characters are unique and delightful, and the art is simply out of this world. Join Lulu, Tubby, Annie, Iggy, and all the rest of the troublemaking gang as they get themselves into some seriously silly situations. Lulu outwits the clubhouse boys, tells tales of the wicked Witch Hazel, and even solves a few mysteries with help from The Spider (AKA Tubby) in this fun-filled volume. John Stanley and Irving Tripp were master craftsmen of comedy and the world they brought to life is timeless. Adults and children alike are sure to love these hilarious stories of one clever little girl and her legion of lovable pals. 'These little gems are timeless models of wry humor and unsurpassed comic timing . . . Like Peanuts and Calvin and Hobbes, they create an entire kids' universe of secret clubhouses, favorite soda fountain hangouts, and fantastic menaces.' -Publishers Weekly "

"The humor and humanity are timeless in these tales starring Lulu, Tubby, Annie, Iggy, and all the rest of the kids from Main Street. With wit and grace, Stanley and Tripp dismantle the suburban landscape only to rebuild it as the silly and fantastic place anyone who has ever grown up there knows it to be. Some of the finest specimens from the Golden Age of comics, these stories are testament to the transcendent nature of quality. Kids and their parents are sure to fall in love with this crazy cast of characters and the quirky conundrums they get themselves into! 'These little gems are timeless models of wry humor and unsurpassed comic timing Like Peanuts and Calvin and Hobbes, they create an entire kids' universe of secret clubhouses, favorite soda fountain hangouts, and fantastic menaces.' -Publishers Weekly "

"Come visit Main Street, home to the cleverest girl in America-Lulu Moppet! Whether it's reclaiming a roast chicken stolen by the clubhouse fellers, placating the terrible tot Alvin with a tale of the wicked Witch Hazel and her nasty niece Little Itch, or solving the case of the grasshopper's ghost with junior detective Tubby, Lulu can turn any conundrum into a recipe for fun! Filled with gems from the golden age of comic books, this collection of Little Lulu stories is sure to inspire laughs in both young and old! "

"LITTLE LULU: THE ALAMO AND OTHER STORIES John Stanley (W/A) and Irving Tripp (A) On sale May 13 FC, 200 pages $14.95 TPB, 6' x 9' Containing the never-before-collected Marge's Little Lulu #88-#93 in full color, this volume features masterworks by comic-book legends John Stanley and Irving Tripp that haven't been seen since they first hit spinner racks over fifty years ago! Perfect for anyone who loves to laugh, these timeless tales of Lulu Moppet, Tubby Tompkins, and the rest of the neighborhood kids will be appreciated by adults and children alike for the unrivaled quality of their craft and hilarity of their hijinks! o For the first time anywhere, Dark Horse presents two hundred pages of classic Little Lulu comics in their original colors for a paltry $14.95!"

"LITTLE LULU: THE BAWLPLAYERS AND OTHER STORIES John Stanley (W/A) and Irving Tripp (A) On sale Aug 26 FC, 200 pages $14.95 TPB, 6' x 9' Youthful innocence has never been so funny! Collecting Marge's Little Lulu #94-#99, Dark Horse continues its brand-new series of Lulu volumes in full color. The gang is all here as Tubby teaches Lulu to turn purple so she can get ice cream, Alvin refuses to go home until everyone says they like him, and the boys go to war over their clubhouse presidency, plus many more classics from this Golden Age goldmine! 'Exemplif[ies] innocent comedy on a par with the finest Laurel and Hardy two-reelers, and Little Lulu's sunny humor, like L & H's, is so fresh and humane that it seems to belong to not just another time but another world.' -Booklist o Now in full color! Perfect for all ages! "

"LITTLE LULU: MISS FEENY'S FOLLY AND OTHER STORIES John Stanley (W/A) and Irving Tripp (A) On sale Nov 25 FC, 200 pages $14.95 TPB, 6' x 9' One hundred issues in, the endless imagination of John Stanley and Irving Tripp never lets up. Collecting Marge's Little Lulu #100-#105 in their original, full-color glory, Miss Feeny's Folly shows these masters at their most comedically ingenious. Children will giggle, adults will chuckle, and everyone will get the occasional guffaw from this compendium of never-before-collected stories. Laugh along with neighborhood kids Lulu, Tubby, Alvin, Annie, and the rest as they play practical jokes, solve mysteries, connive for dimes, and have all manner of hilarious adventures! "

" LITTLE LULU: THE BIG DIPPER CLUB AND OTHER STORIES John Stanley (W/A) and Irving Tripp (A) On sale Feb 24 FC, 200 pages $14.99 TPB, 6' x 9' Generations have been enchanted by the adventures of Lulu Moppet and her friends, and the stories contained in this latest collection are no exception. Unparalleled comics funnymen John Stanley and Irving Tripp created a deceptively simple framework in Little Lulu, but one that opened up innumerable possibilities for hilarity, and the pair never stopped coming up with new twists to delight children and elicit knowing laughter from their parents. o The Big Dipper Club is the latest in Dark Horse's new series collecting Little Lulu in all its full-color glory, making Lulu even more fun than ever! "

"LITTLE LULU VOLUME 23: THE BOGEY SNOWMAN AND OTHER STORIES John Stanley (W/A) and Irving Tripp (A) On sale May 26 FC, 200 pages $14.99 TPB, 6' x 9' Lulu Moppet and the neighborhood kids are let loose on Main Street once again, in a compilation of never-before-reprinted stories! Featuring several wintertime tales, this collection from funnybook pioneers John Stanley and Irving Tripp bursts at the seams with snowball fights, pranks involving snowdrifts and icy doorsteps, and other winter delights, like the hilarious story of the Bogey Snowman. As always, laughs abound in every panel for humor lovers of any age! o Collecting Marge's Little Lulu #112 through #117, The Bogey Snowman is the latest in Dark Horse's new series presenting Little Lulu in all its full-color glory-a hysterical selection of goodies for any season! o These full-color volumes pick up where Dark Horse's black-and-white Little Lulu collections left off! Copyright © 2010 by Classic Media, Inc. LITTLE LULU is a registered trademark of Classic Media, Inc. All rights reserved. "

"LITTLE LULU VOLUME 24: THE SPACE DOLLY AND OTHER STORIES John Stanley (W/A) and Irving Tripp (A) On sale Aug 25 FC, 200 pages $14.99 TPB, 6' x 9' There's hilarity on every page as Tubby swoons over brand-new character Fifi (a little girl with a French accent and a missing piggybank), Iggy teaches Annie's doll to fly, Alvin makes a new friend, the fellers misunderstand tea parties, a sandcastle contest determines who gets a kiss from Gloria, and Lulu accidentally makes a farce of Father's Day. These stories and more prove time and again that Little Lulu is the funniest funny book of all! o The Space Dolly collects Marge's Little Lulu #118 through #123 in all their original full-color glory, making Lulu even more fun than ever! "

"LITTLE LULU VOLUME 25: THE BURGLAR-PROOF CLUBHOUSE AND OTHER STORIES John Stanley (W/A) and Irving Tripp (A) On sale Nov 24 FC, 200 pages $14.99 TPB, 6' x 9' With the wittiest stories, most graceful art, and most effortless pacing in the business, cartoon iconoclasts John Stanley and Irving Tripp set the gold standard for American humor comics in Little Lulu. Lulu Moppet, her best friend/nemesis Tubby, and the rest of the Main Street gang never run out of new ways into and out of (but mostly into) trouble. This new volume is no exception, filled cover to cover with mirthful mayhem from a pair of all-time comics masters! o The Burglar-Proof Clubhouse continues Dark Horse's chronological reprinting of Little Lulu, collecting issues #124-#129 in all their original full-color glory! 'Recommended for all libraries; appropriate for young readers, but it will also appeal to adults, both out of nostalgia and for its own charm.' -Steve Raiteri for Library Journal "

"John Stanley (W/A) and Irving Tripp (A) Cartoon virtuosos John Stanley and Irving Tripp continue their incredible streak on Little Lulu, one of the touchstones of American comics. Never short of brilliant new plots and deft character comedy, the duo bring laughs by the wagonload as Lulu outsmarts a truant officer and makes the gang look foolish with her camera, Tubby eats his way through the Sunset Diner's menu, the fellers' camping trip wakes the whole neighborhood, and Alvin takes over Lulu and Tubby's classroom, a magic show, piano lessons, and everything else he touches. o Continuing Dark Horse's reprints of Little Lulu, with #130 through #135 in their original full color! o 2010 Eisner nominee for Best Humor Publication. Copyright © 2010 by Classic Media, Inc. LITTLE LULU is a registered trademark of Classic Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved."

"John Stanley (W/A) and Irving Tripp (A) As if writing (and sometimes drawing) monthly issues of Little Lulu and Tubby weren't enough, the amazingly prolific John Stanley also created annual 100-page Little Lulu Giants, some of the most celebrated humor comics of all time. This volume of Dark Horse's comprehensive John Stanley Little Lulu reprints contains two complete Little Lulu Giants featuring more than two dozen original Lulu stories, many of them drawn by Stanley himself. These never-before-reprinted issues are among the greatest masterpieces of comics' golden age. "

"John Stanley (W/A) and Irving Tripp (A) Lulu Moppet and her mischievous gang take over Main Street for summer high jinks and Halloween capers! On top of the thousands of wonderful pages of the monthly Little Lulu comics produced by Stanley and Tripp, the duo also created a series of Lulu one-hundred-page giants, some of the most acclaimed and sought-after humor comics of all time. "

"John Stanley (W/A) and Irving Tripp (A) In Marge's Little Lulu and Tubby at Summer Camp, Stanley and Tripp depict an entire summer with the gang. Lulu, Tubby, and the rest are determined not to get stuck at summer camp again, but once there, everyone quickly realizes that no school and no parents means the opportunity for mischief lasts all day! "