Bloom County Babylon: Five Years of Basic Naughtiness

Berke Breathed’s Bloom County Babylon is a hefty, essential collection that gathers the first five years of his Pulitzer Prize-winning newspaper strip, capturing the peak of its 1980s pop-culture satire. Published by Little, Brown in 1986, this single volume compiles the daily and Sunday adventures of Opus, Bill the Cat, and the rest of the Meadowlands gang, showcasing Breathed’s signature blend of political commentary, surreal humor, and heartfelt absurdity. It remains a cornerstone for fans, preserving the era when Bloom County became a defining voice of its decade.