Ten Ever-Lovin' Blue-Eyed Years with Pogo

Walt Kelly's Ten Ever-Lovin' Blue-Eyed Years with Pogo is a 1959 collection from Simon and Schuster that celebrates the first decade of his beloved swamp-dwelling possum and his Okefenokee Swamp friends. This single-volume treasury gathers classic newspaper strips from the series' early years, showcasing Kelly's signature blend of whimsical wordplay, gentle satire, and lush, expressive cartooning. As the first major compilation of Pogo's adventures, it stands as a vital artifact of mid-century comic strip artistry, preserving the charm and social commentary that made Kelly's creation a cherished fixture in American popular culture.