Pierced, 20: A Zits Close-Up

Apparently some people can't read, and certainly didn't open the book. From the very first panels, it is apparent from the style of drawing that this contains old strips. The title clearly states it is a "close up" of pierce and it is HILARIOUS!! I love this character and it is great to see the best strips with him all grouped together. Yes I had seen them before, but it had been years for some and they still make me laugh, sometimes out loud. If you love Zits and especially Pierce, then you will enjoy this collection!!

This book is a "close-up" (as it says in its title) rather than a collection of all new stories. This follows an established -- and loved by many fans -- style of publishing in comic-strip collections. Many of the best comic-strip books zero in on a favorite character. As the character perhaps only takes center stage in the strip limited times a year the reader doesn't get the full impact of the character's, well, characteristics and overall contribution to the strip. By publishing many of the character's best and most loved appearances the reader may see new sides, a new focus to the entire comic strip. Lynn Johnston has done this with books that zeroed in on Farley the dog and youngest daughter April. Other cartoonists have done similar -- and I hope they continue. Although I have read all ZITS treasuries and follow it every day I found PIERCED to be a real treat and deserving of five stars!