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His Code Name Was The Fox (Foxtrot)

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Here is another fabulous collection of FoxTrot comics, which proves that Bill Amend still has it at being funny and clever. Anytime I see a new one of these books on the shelves of bookstores, I purchase them immediately. I have lost track of the times I have read each of them. "His Code Name was The Fox" is a great collection filled with humor and surprises.

Once again we visit the Fox Family, who always end up getting into unpredictable situations. Jason is still finding new ways to torment his sister, Roger is just as unintelligent as ever (especially when he acts like he is smart), Andy is getting more and more strung out by trying to keep her family sane, and Peter is not gaining any weight, no matter how much he eats. All of them play a very important role in this very funny and entertaining collection.

Some of the stuff you will encounter in the collection:
*Roger's novel
*Basement cleaning
*Peter's return to working at the theatre
*Paige's new personal secretary
*Jason's new video playmate, and much more!

If you love Foxtrot, then you will fall in love with "His Code Name was The Fox." I have read it many, many times already and have not gotten sick of it yet. Bill Amend proves once again that he can keep the laughs coming. Very highly recommended!

Mr. Amend is a funny, funny man. With the hole left by Calvin & Hobbes, Peanuts and Far Side -- let's just thank our lucky stars that he'll be doing Foxtrot for many, many more years to come.

This is the 3rd FoxTrot book in the new smaller size. But don't let the smaller size of this book put you off. The strips inside are as large as ever (some even larger) and there are no problems reading it!

This book covers strips from Christmas 2001 through summer 2002 (actual dates not known at the time of this writing). The cover refers to an attempt by Roger to write a spy novel in which he is the star. The strips covering this funny even are all inside as are the usual fun caused by the Fox family and friends. Clean artwork and clean, fun humor abound in this comic strip book. Great for light reading before bed, or any other time!

By saying that Amend's cartoons are like a fine wine, I don't mean that they're full of squished fruit or alcohaol, they just get better with age. Besides having the worst cover in the history of comic books, this is one of the best books in the history of comic books.

The title comes from Roger's (Dad) depression of feeling like he's an average joe and starts to write a spy novel. The back cover reads... "Will the world be saved, or will Andy (Mom) fail do destroy Roger's spy novel in time?"

Other series in this book include:
-Valentine's dinner
-Jason's video game playmate (hint: Eileen)
-Paige's personal secretary
-Peter's return to the movie theater
-A family vacation to the Caribeanny resorts (know typo)
-Spring cleaning
-and many, many more episodes of: finals week, taxes & Andy's meatless cooking

A must-have for anybody who likes cartoons. Get it, it will satisfy.

Once again the journey into Amend's world is a treat. His ability to sustain characters who are believable while remaining likable is not to be taken lightly. The last cartoonist who did that was Charles Schulz.

One request, Mr. Amend: Please let Jason have a real computer! At least give him a scroll mouse with five buttons - he deserves it!

His code name was the fox is a great continuation of the wonderful Foxtrot series. Foxtrot has entertained many people including me for a long time. Foxtrot follows the life of the Fox family; Jason, Andy, Peter, Paige and Roger. They are not so average family who go through many strange and hilarious adventures. This book is a definite great buy and you won't waste a penny!

Foxtrot and it's new book "His Code Name Was The Fox" is the "Calvin and Hobbes" of our time. It's the "Far Side" of our time. Heck it's the "That Phony Nickel" of our time. The book shows humor still lives in the Express section.

This collection of cartoon strips from the dailys is a treasure to keep. It will bring you sorrow because your daily newspaper doesn't run it.

Bill Amend hit a home run with FoxTrot, and this collection of his weekly comics, His Code Name Was The Fox, will not disappoint you. Super nerd Jason, wannabe socialite Paige, jock-in-training Peter, and, of course, Andy and Roger Fox... they're all here.

In this collection, expect Dad Fox to work on his best-seller and arrange a vacation for the Fox family... to "Caribbeanny Resort."

One of my favorites this time? Paige is standing in the lunch line at school, and chatting with the food server.

Paige: "Holy cow! Can this be? Today's lunch actually resembles real food! Sliced turkey... Peas and carrots... Chocolate pudding... A first! Congratulations!"

Server: "Thanks. Enjoy your spaghetti."


Loads of laugh, for all ages and I.Qs.