Drabble: Mallcops, Ducks, and Fenderheads

The thing that tipped me over into buying this book was Charles Shultz's endorsement. Anything he liked has to be worth a look, I figure. Drabble has a Peanutsian tone, with simple, unoffensive gags. Had I not made the mental connection with Peanuts, I might have written Drabble off as corny and uninspiring. Once I realized it's not TRYING to be as edgy as most comics try to be, I liked it better for what it is. I suspect Drabble is most enjoyable in the newspaper, served up one strip a day. Somehow the simplicity of each gag works best that way. Note: The lettering style is sometimes hard to read.

I don't think there's a comic around as consistently funny as "Drabble".I think everyone can relate to Norman. I almost was going to refer to him as a "loveable loser", but Norm really isn't a loser in the Charlie Brown sense. He's more of an "everyguy"- kind of goofy but very likeable. And Norm never feels sorry for himself.This whole collection confirms the intelligence of the strip. Norm's Dad is like Homer Simpson, but more believable and sympathetic.His girlfriend Wendy, with her dry wit and matter-of-factness is great! His Dad's friend No-Neck is hilarious.His brother and mother are almost normal- a rarity in the world of the comic strip.This book is also full of memorable Drabble-isms- always a highlight of the strip. And what exactly IS a fenderhead? I don't know, but I love it.Never cloying, always funny, right on target- I love the strip and I love this book!

This was the first Drabble book that I bought, though I have been a long time reader. I was pleased with the collection of strips and the serials that were chosen. The Mall Cop Olympics were my favorites! A perfect book for any Drabble fan or a great introduction to the comic!

Petty good....well worth buying and reading. Kevin Fagan has once again brought enjoyment to our family....even though this is only a comic strip, I've seen alot of simlarities between the people I know and the characters. I hope other people enjoy it as much as I have. Thanks NT