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The Greatest of Marlys brings together the best strips from Lynda Barry’s nationally syndicated comic "Ernie Pook’s Comeek," centering on the spirited and unconventional teenage girl Marlys Mullen. The oversized volume traces her journey through puberty and everyday life, surrounded by her groovy sister Maybonne, shy brother Freddie, a distinctive mother, and a cast of eccentric cousins and neighbors. Barry’s panels blend humor, tenderness, and rawness to portray the awkwardness and wonder of growing up in a trailer‑park community.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels/Graphic Fiction
Authors: Lynda Barry
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