Penguin Dreams and Stranger Things

Berke Breathed's Penguin Dreams and Stranger Things (1985–present, Little, Brown) collects a single, standalone volume of his acclaimed Bloom County Sunday strips, focusing on the surreal, dreamlike adventures of Opus the penguin and the strip's other beloved oddballs. Breathed, the sole writer and artist, showcases his signature blend of satirical wit and heartfelt absurdity in these full-color, full-page comics. This collection matters as a vivid snapshot of Breathed's peak Bloom County era, offering fans a concentrated dose of the strip's most imaginative and visually striking sequences.