Certified Berkeley Breathed Hand-Signed Bloom County: The Complete Library Volume Four Limited Edition
This listing highlights an exceptional piece of comic history and an investment-grade pop culture asset: a deluxe hardcover copy of Bloom County: The Complete Library Volume Four (1986–1987), personally hand-signed by the Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist and creator, Berkeley Breathed. Published by IDW Publishing under their prestigious Library of American Comics imprint, this scarce volume is part of a strictly limited, numbered press run of only 500 copies worldwide, with this specific book designated as Number 218.
Running originally from 1980 to 1989, Bloom County stands as a towering achievement in American comic strip history, celebrated for its razor-sharp political satire, surreal humor, and beloved characters like Opus the Penguin, Milo Bloom, and the chaotic Bill the Cat. Volume Four chronicles the peak satirical years of 1986–1987, famously detailing the rise of Bill the Cat's heavy-metal band, "Deathtöngue." Combining a verified artist signature with a premier institutional presentation, this limited edition serves as a magnificent crown jewel for advanced comic art collectors and pop culture archives worldwide.
Premium Book Presentation & Specifications
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DELUXE LIBRARY PRESENTATION: This beautiful, oversized landscape volume is bound in premium red cloth along the spine, featuring a gold-gilded title and a stamped circular portrait of Opus the Penguin. The main front board displays a vibrant orange graphic layout repeating classic comic panels, centered by a detailed, textured color plate of Bill the Cat rockin' out with his guitar.
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ARCHIVAL MATERIAL QUALITY: The rear board features an extensive introduction by Chris Mazin, complete with a character overview of the "Deathtöngue" lineup. The interior contains over 600 sequential comic strips printed on high-grade, heavy matte paper stock to ensure permanent preservation and a beautiful reading experience.
Autograph Specifications & Absolute Provenance
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AUTHENTIC HAND-SIGNED CREATOR AUTO: The interior introduction leaf features a dedicated, decorative panel matching the cover design and is beautifully hand-signed by Berkeley Breathed across the center. Executed in a rich black ink, the signature showcases a pristine, highly fluent example of his stylized script directly above his hand-inked limitation fraction of 218/500.
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COLLECTOR'S PRISTINE PROFILE: This magnificent volume has been meticulously preserved, showcasing flawless board edges, perfectly square corners, a tight binding, and a clean signing surface entirely free of handling wear or scuffing. It arrives immaculate and unhandled, immediately display-ready for any private library or comic gallery collection.
