Dinosaur Comics #fig. d

Ryan North's Dinosaur Comics collection "fig. d — Dudes Already Know About Chickens" arrives in a volume that's as charming as its title suggests, sporting a deep damask-patterned cover with a bright yellow medallion showcasing a very expressive, open-mouthed green T. rex who looks ready to make a strong point about something. The witty subtitle perfectly captures the dry, conversational humor that makes North's work such a delight, and the handsome 2010 TopatoCo production gives the whole package a pleasingly offbeat, almost Victorian elegance. A great pick for anyone who enjoys comics that treat prehistoric creatures as thoughtful, verbose philosophers with a lot on their minds.