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Pearls Hogs the Road #[nn]
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis treasury collects the daily and Sunday Pearls Before Swine comic strips from 2016, following the misadventures of Rat, Pig, Goat, and the rest of the eccentric cast as they navigate absurd situations, including Pig's ill-fated attempts at road trips and other harebrained schemes. Volume 27 in the series, it showcases Stephan Pastis's signature blend of sharp wit, meta-humor, and heartfelt moments, with extensive creator commentary and bonus material throughout the collection.
In this delightfully self-aware comic, the ever-competitive Stephan finds his artistic pride challenged by a neighbor girl whose talent far surpasses his—until she walks away from drawing altogether, drawn instead to a mysterious world just beyond the page. Written by Stephan Pastis and Bill Watterson, with art and inks by both, this 2017 issue blends humor and quiet wonder, celebrating creativity in all its unexpected forms. The cover, by Thomas Gibson and Graphics Four, captures the moment just before the leap into the unknown.
Jo, the girl across the street, draws with a skill that leaves Stephan stunned—until she packs up her sketchpad to chase a world just beyond the edge of reality. In this playful, surreal two-pager, artistry takes a backseat to adventure, and the line between imagination and the real world blurs with a wink.
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