Humor
Harvey Kurtzman's jungle book, or, Up from the apes! and right back down
1986·140 pages
A satirical graphic novel exploring human nature through dark humor and absurd jungle tales.
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A satirical graphic novel exploring human nature through dark humor and absurd jungle tales.
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Harvey Kurtzman's Jungle Book is considered one of the "Top 100 Comics of the 20th Century" by The Comics Journal and is widely regarded to be a lost classic. Written and illustrated by Kurtzman, Jungle Book inspired and influenced comics creators such as Robert Crumb, Art Spiegelman, Gilbert Shelton, and Terry Gilliam. Back in print for the first time in over twenty-five years, this deluxe hardcover features an essay by comics archivist Denis Kitchen; a new introduction by Gilbert Shelton; a co...
What's Inside
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Sexual content
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Moderate sexual innuendo and suggestive themes in satirical context.
Violence & gore
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Moderate violence with cartoonish depictions; some graphic imagery.
Profanity
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Minor use of strong language in humorous or satirical dialogue.
Substance use
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Minor references to alcohol or smoking in background context.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Religious content
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Magic & witchcraft
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Occult / demonology
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Political content
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Moderate satirical commentary on human society and behavior.
Self-harm / suicide
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Abuse & suffering
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Minor depictions of cruelty or suffering in satirical tone.
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