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Cover: Dave Sim & Gerhard

Cerebus #3

Jun 1987 · Aardvark-Vanaheim · 30.00 USD
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This volume collects the opening chapters of the epic 'Church & State' storyline from Dave Sim's landmark independent series Cerebus. Following the events of the previous book, the story sees the titular aardvark navigating the treacherous political and religious landscape of the fictional world of Estarcion, as he becomes entangled with the powerful Cirinists and the enigmatic Pope. It reprints issues #52-80 of the original series, marking a pivotal expansion of the series' scope and ambition.

Contains 45 stories
Writing
4 pp · Satire-Parody
The Insecure Sinecure
12 pp · Satire-Parody
Silverspoon
The Countess and the Aardvark
20 pp · Satire-Parody
Countess Detin [Michelle] (of New Sepra)(introduction)Vichy Dupris (introduction)Wolveroach (introduction)
The Origin of the Wolveroach
20 pp · Satire-Parody
Countess Detin [Michelle]WolveroachAstoria (flashback)Weishaupt
The Why & The Are [Origin of the Wolveroach Part 2]
20 pp · Satire-Parody
Countess DetinWolveroachVichy
The Mystic We [Origin of the Wolveroach Part 3]
20 pp · Satire-Parody
Countess DetinWolveroachProf Charles X Claremont
Suddenly, Sophia
20 pp · Satire-Parody
Red SophiaWeishauptMrs Henrot-Gutch (Sophia's mother) (introduction)
All Lined Up
20 pp · Satire-Parody
Red SophiaWeishauptMrs Henrot-GutchPope Harmony IV (introduction)Regency Elf
Carroll E. King Reads
5 pp · Satire-Parody

In "Carroll E. King Reads," Cerebus' attempts to navigate high society unravel with humiliating precision—each scene a masterclass in awkward missteps, from ill-fitting trousers to a most unfortunate tail-related incident during a formal introduction. The story captures the absurdity of a creature utterly out of place, his dignity fraying with every stiff bow and ill-timed gesture.

Memoirs
2 pp · Satire-Parody
Regency Elf

In "Memoirs," Cerebus' attempts to navigate high society are a series of cringe-worthy missteps, from ill-fitting attire to awkward social encounters. One moment, he’s about to make a dignified entrance; the next, his tail bursts out of his too-tight pants during a formal introduction.

Note
1 pp · Satire-Parody
Jaka (the note)

In "Note," Cerebus' attempts at noble comportment unravel in a series of cringe-worthy vignettes, from ill-fitting trousers to an unseemly tail escape during a formal introduction to a high-society matron. The moment is both awkward and absurd, a perfect snapshot of his perpetual misfit status among the elite.

First Impression
2 pp · Satire-Parody
Weishaupt

In "First Impression," Cerebus stumbles through a series of awkward social encounters that highlight his complete misfit status among the nobility. One moment, he’s being introduced to a distinguished matron, the next, his tail bursts free from his too-tight pants—uninvited and unmistakable.

Tree Planting
3 pp · Satire-Parody
Henrot-Gutch

In "Tree Planting," Cerebus' clumsy attempt to fit in with the aristocracy unfolds in a series of cringe-worthy vignettes, from ill-fitting trousers to a most unfortunate tail mishap during a formal introduction. The story captures his escalating discomfort with the rigid expectations of nobility, all while maintaining a sharp, deadpan satire of class pretense.

Approved By
2 pp · Satire-Parody

In "Approved By," Cerebus' ill-fitting trousers become the centerpiece of a series of cringe-inducing social missteps, each more mortifying than the last. From a disastrous introduction to a high-society matron to the inevitable, humiliating moment his tail escapes his fly, the story captures his complete inability to navigate the absurd rituals of nobility with anything resembling grace.

Rough Pope
5 pp · Satire-Parody
WeishauptBishop Powers

In "Rough Pope," Cerebus stumbles through a series of awkward encounters that highlight his complete misfit status among the nobility. From a wardrobe malfunction that exposes his tail at a formal gathering to a series of cringe-worthy social blunders, his attempts at fitting in only deepen the absurdity. "Cerebus told you his britches were too tight."

Sophia
5 pp · Satire-Parody
Sophia
Henrot-Gutch
3 pp · Satire-Parody
Henrot-Gutch
Astoria
2 pp · Satire-Parody
Astoria
Elf
4 pp · Satire-Parody
Regency Elf
Theresa
6 pp · Satire-Parody
TheresaWeishaupt
Stormy Weather
3 pp · Satire-Parody
SophiaHenrot-Gutch
Cerebus Was
1 pp · Satire-Parody
Something Cerebus Was
3 pp · Satire-Parody
Mrs. Tynsdale-Clyde's Tea
1 pp · Satire-Parody
Powers
3 pp · Satire-Parody
Bishop Powers
Boom
9 pp · Satire-Parody
Weishaupt
Appointments
20 pp · Satire-Parody
TheresaWeishauptLord JuliusDuke LeonardiScorz (introduction)
Mind Game IV
20 pp · Satire-Parody
Never Pray for Change
20 pp · Satire-Parody
WeishauptPowersHenrot-GutchSophiaBishop Posey (introduction)
Anything Done for The First Time Unleashes a Demon
20 pp · Satire-Parody
WeishauptPowersHenrot-GutchSophiaBishop PoseyBear (introduction?)Boobah (introduction?)
Thrill of Agony & the Victory of Defeat
20 pp · Satire-Parody
WeishauptBearTheresaPoseyBoobahHenrot-Gutch"Big white glowing strange thing" (introduction)
Day of Greatness, Age of Consent
20 pp · Satire-Parody
Bran MacMufinBoobahSophiaAstoria
Another Thing Coming
20 pp · Satire-Parody
WeishauptPowersBoobahSophiaHenrot-GutchPosey
Ignore It, It's Just Another Reality
20 pp · Satire-Parody
WeishauptBoobahBear"Big white glowing strange thing"
Sane As It Ever Was
20 pp · Satire-Parody
Regency Elf
Hovering Below the Fray
20 pp · Satire-Parody
Bran MacMufinPowersLord Julius
Time Passes and Life Manoeuvres
20 pp · Satire-Parody
Bran MacMufinPowersLord JuliusBoobahSophia
Fascination & Fruition
20 pp · Satire-Parody
BoobahHenrot-GutchSophiaBear"Big White Glowing Strange Thing"
Acquired Tastes
20 pp · Satire-Parody
BearJaka
Terrible Analogies
20 pp · Satire-Parody
JakaBran MacMufinCerebus
Varying Reasons of Assorted Depths
20 pp · Satire-Parody
WeishauptBoobah
Odd Transformations
20 pp · Satire-Parody
Cerebus's mother (flashback)SophiaJaka
Odd Transformations Part 2
20 pp · Satire-Parody
Lord JuliusWolveroachElrodMichelleAstoriaJakaRegency Elf
Spinning Straw into Gold
20 pp · Satire-Parody
Lord StormsendBearLord JuliusLeonardi
Causality Casualty
20 pp · Satire-Parody
Lord StormsendSophiaJuliusThrunkBran MacMufin

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Full credits

writer, artist, inker, letterer Dave Sim
cover pencils, inks Dave Sim
cover pencils, inks Gerhard

Reprints

↩ Reprints Cerebus #52 (1983), Cerebus #53 (1983), Cerebus #54 (1983), Cerebus #55 (1983), Cerebus #56 (1983), Cerebus #57 (1983), Cerebus #58 (1984), Cerebus #59 (1984), Cerebus #60 (1984), Cerebus #61 (1984), Cerebus #62 (1984), Cerebus #63 (1984), Cerebus #64 (1984), Cerebus #65 (1984), Cerebus #66 (1984), Cerebus #67 (1984), Cerebus #68 (1984), Cerebus #69 (1984), Cerebus #70 (1985), Cerebus #71 (1985), Cerebus #72 (1985), Cerebus #73 (1985), Cerebus #74 (1985), Cerebus #75 (1985), Cerebus #76 (1985), Cerebus #77 (1985), Cerebus #78 (1985), Cerebus #79 (1985), Cerebus #80 (1985)

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