Review- LEONARD STARR'S MARY PERKINS ON STAGE VOL. 9

LEONARD STARR'S MARY PERKINS ON STAGE VOL. 9 (Classic Comics Press, First Printing, 2012; Softcover)

Collects Mary Perkins On Stage newspaper strips originally published from November 20, 1967- May 10, 1969

Writer and Artist: Leonard Starr

Everyone, this is what you should be reading. This series has some of the best writing in the history of the medium. Leonard Starr is no slouch in the artwork department, either. Top shelf stuff that belongs in everyone's library. There are only 15 volumes to buy. Child's play!

The OCD zone- This is the part where I go into tactile sensations and materials used in physical media. Those with heart conditions, high blood pressure, or women who are pregnant should exit my blog at their earliest convenience, as their safety cannot be guaranteed beyond this point.

Linework restoration: I do not have source material to compare, but I do know that Charles Pelto spends a ton of time making these books look terrific. The only drawback to this book is that the Sundays are in black and white rather than full color as they were originally published.

Paper stock: Uncoated matte stock, great for late night reading by incandescent light.

Binding: Perfect bound.

Cardstock cover notes: Cover has a matte finish to it which feels a little “frosty”. I am not sure how to describe it but it feels dry, like frosted glass bottles.