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Doonesbury's Unusual Role in Bloom County's Success

In the latest Comic Book Legends Revealed, discover the unusual role that Doonesbury played in Bloom County becoming a hit comic strip

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Bloom County, Outland, And Opus: A Complete Timeline Of Berkeley Breathed's Newspaper Comics

From Bloom County to Outland, Berkeley Breathed infused his newspaper comics with sharp satire, clever wit, engaging art, and loads of humor.

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Collage of panels from Berkeley Breathed's Bloom County comic strips
10 Bloom County Comics That Still Feel Relevant Today

Berkeley Breathed's classic strip Bloom County was in its prime in the 1980s. However, much of its commentary still resonates with readers in 2023.

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10 Best Bloom County Comics Of All Time

Created by Berkeley Breathed, the greatest Bloom Country comic strips had a knack for being funny and thought-provoking all at once.

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10 Most Popular Comic Strips Of All Time

Comic strips feature some of the most influential and amazing pieces of fiction, led by iconic strips like Peanuts and Calvin and Hobbes.

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Opus and the Bloom County Gang Helped Us Get Through The Christmases of the 1980s

Berkeley Breathed's Bloom County series had a distinctively 80s look at Christmas during its original run as a strip

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Charlie Brown and Linus visit Bill the Cat in Bloom County
Charlie Brown and Linus Take a Trip to Bloom County

In a Bloom County crossover, Opus prepares to search for Bill the Cat, and Linus and Charlie Brown from Peanuts have a run-in with the feline.

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Calvin and Hobbes Is Officially Part of Bloom County Continuity

Berkeley Breathed has brought Hobbes from Bill Watterson's Calvin and Hobbes into the world of Bloom County for an extended crossover.

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Berkeley Breathed’s Bloom County Christmas Epic Will Bring You to Tears

Berkeley Breathed offered another fantastic Christmas tale based on It's a Wonderful Life in the Bloom County comic strip.

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Watterson, Breathed Team for Calvin & Hobbes/Bloom County Crossover Strip

Bill Watterson and Berkeley Breathed teamed up for the annual April Fools' Day crossover between their iconic comic strips.

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EXCLUSIVE: Bloom County: Brand Spanking New Day

ALL-NEW strips from 2016 & 2017, that have NEVER appeared in print before! IDW Publishing's Bloom County: Brand Spanking New Day by Berkeley Breathed.

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Carrie Fisher Remembered In Touching Bloom County Tribute

Opus and Abby mourn the loss of their favorite princess in Berkeley Breathed's tribute to Carrie Fisher.

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Comics A.M. | Longest-Running Manga Comes to an End

"Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Koen Mae Hashutsujo," which debuted in Japan's "Shonen Jump" in 1976, will conclude in the Sept. 17 issue of the magazine.

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Berkeley Breathed's 'Calvin and Hobbes' gag wins April Fools' Day

Proclaiming that he's acquired the beloved "Calvin and Hobbes," the "Bloom County" creator promises (and delivers) new strips and merchandise.

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Comics A.M. | A look at Stan Lee's complicated legacy

A lengthy profile of the legendary comics creator asks, "Why is Stan Lee's Legacy in Question?"

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CBR's Biggest News Stories of 2015

Take a look back at the year that was, ranging from big news in the comic book movie world to "Star Wars" creating major comics sales success.

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Berkeley Breathed Reveals Rejected "Star Wars" Comic Cover

The "Bloom County" creator -- and massive "Star Wars" fan -- shares what he calls "the fastest rejection in licensed comic book history."

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Comics A.M. | 'Nimona' shortlisted for National Book Awards

Noelle Stevenson’s fantasy is only the third graphic novel to be shortlisted for the prestigious National Book Awards.

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Berkeley Breathed Revived "Bloom County" Because of Harper Lee

The celebrated cartoonist discussed reviving his series after 25 years and how Harper Lee inspired him to do so.

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