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Step Aside, Pops (A Hark! A Vagrant Collection) #[nn]
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis 2015 collection from Drawn & Quarterly gathers a new set of Kate Beaton's webcomic strips from Hark! a Vagrant, blending historical figures, literary characters, and pop-culture icons—from Alexander the Great and Napoleon to Superman and Wonder Woman—into sharp, witty gags. The title strip, 'Step Aside, Pops,' exemplifies Beaton's trademark humor, which often reimagines famous personalities in absurd, anachronistic situations while maintaining a knowing affection for the source material. The volume collects strips originally published online between 2011 and 2014, offering a mix of one-panel jokes and short narrative sequences that skewer everything from classical history to superhero tropes.
"Chopin and Liszt" collects a standout moment in Kate Beaton’s sharp, witty storytelling, blending historical flair with her signature irreverent humor. Written and illustrated by Beaton—with co-writing contributions from Carly Monardo and Meredith Gran—this collection features a trio of bold, fiercely individual women challenging the old tropes of female characters in comics, all while leaning into the very clichés they’re subverting. The cover, also by Beaton, captures the spirit of the collection with her distinctive line work and playful energy.
In this hilarious twist from *Step Aside, Pops*, the founding fathers find themselves unexpectedly stranded at an amusement park—where Washington refuses to board the scariest ride and Franklin can't resist a wet t-shirt contest. A sharp, satirical take on historical icons in absurd modern settings, the story blends timeless humor with a cheeky take on American legend.
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Reprinted in Zur Seite, Kerl #[nn] (2021)
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