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In Pictopia is a 2021 Fantagraphics collection that reprints the 1986 graphic novel by Ben Katchor, a surreal and satirical journey through a fictional city populated by a vast array of comic strip characters from the early 20th century. The story follows a detective investigating a mysterious crime, encountering figures like Little Orphan Annie, The Phantom, Betty Boop, and many others in a decaying urban landscape that serves as a meditation on the history and fate of the comics medium itself. This edition includes extensive supplementary material, including essays and annotations that contextualize the work's references and legacy.