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Swords of Cerebus the Aardvark by Dave Sim Vol. #1-6 Signed by Author! Lot
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Condition: VG-F FREEBIE FUN PACKS with EVERY package Swords of Cerebus the Aardvark by Dave Sim Vol. #1-6 From the Slings and Arrows Comics Guide: "Cerebus initially and temperamentally is a barbarian, wandering around using his sword to get what he wa ... Read More
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Swords of Cerebus the Aardvark by Dave Sim Vol. #1-6
From the Slings and Arrows Comics Guide:
"Cerebus initially and temperamentally is a barbarian, wandering around using his sword to get what he wants. At the heart of the series is the humour, and Sim's parodies are an important aspect of his storytelling. He hurls them at the reader in the early issues, but they're built upon throughout or new targets are found... from homage to cruel [satire]." (119)
The Warehouse of Wonders presents the first six volumes of the "Swords of Cerebus", a collection of Aardvark Warrior series by Dave Sim. Best known as a parody of Conan the Barbarian, especially Windsor Smith's art, the long running series managed to mold itself into a hilarious epic that stands on its own, with armor plucked from the most absurd of contemporary culture of the 1980s. If you're up for something like the Simpsons, but with an edge, give this series a try.
The first volume is signed by Dave Sim himself, addressed to a David! If you know such a Dave in your life who enjoys a good comedy, make this a great gift!
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