Shape Up or Ship Out, Beetle Bailey

Mort Walker's Shape Up or Ship Out, Beetle Bailey (1974–1978) collected four digest-sized issues from Tempo Books, gathering Walker's classic military humor starring the perpetually lazy Private Beetle Bailey and his long-suffering superior, Sarge Snorkel. As the sole creator behind the strip, Walker's signature gags about army life—drawn with clean, expressive lines—defined this era of the franchise. These collections offered a convenient way for readers to revisit the timeless comedy of Camp Swampy's most mismatched duo.