Alley Oop and the Dragon of Silene #[nn]

Few comic strip heroes can say they've wrangled a snarling blue dragon with nothing but a club and sheer prehistoric stubbornness, but that's exactly the wild scene V. T. Hamlin sets up on this cover — Alley Oop astride a snapping, wide-eyed dragon, swinging his weapon with a grin while a burst of colorful stars flies from the impact. Reprinted in 2023 by Acoustic Learning, this collection showcases Hamlin's wonderfully expressive linework, with the caveman's glee contrasting perfectly against the creature's dazed, tongue-lolling fury. A genuinely fun package for anyone who loves bold, cartoony adventure rooted in the grand tradition of newspaper comics.