It’s officially October and what better than to celebrate with a few of the best Halloween comic strips Charles M. Schulz has to offer! These strips, which are exclusive to Dread Central, are part of the upcoming deluxe coffee table book celebrating the 75th anniversary of the beloved comic strip by Charles M. Schulz. TitledThe Essential Peanuts, award-winning writer Mark Evanier presents the most iconic and essential Peanuts comic strips with fresh historical and cultural context.
The new book features an introduction by Patrick McDonnell, a foreword by Jean Schulz, and contributions from 16 notable commentators. The volume boasts a design by Chip Kidd plus a portfolio of collectible ephemera—including postcards, prints, an embroidered patch, stickers, and a facsimile of a classic Peanuts comic book.
Check out our Halloween-themed pages from the upcoming book below:
“Having loved Peanuts since I was about Charlie Brown’s age (and no more successful at kite-flying), I was thrilled when Abrams ComicArts asked me to spend weeks reading and writing about the comic strip that was so much more than just a comic strip,” says Mark Evanier. “The only drawback was that I tried writing the book sitting on the roof of a doghouse, but I kept falling off.”
“As we mark 75 years of Peanuts, this partnership with Abrams ComicArts is a testament to the lasting impact of Schulz’s beloved characters,” says Craig Herman, VP of Global Brand Experiences & Publishing at Peanuts Worldwide. “Since being introduced to the world on October 2, 1950, Peanuts has been at the forefront of pop culture, and we can’t wait for fans to discover this extraordinary anniversary edition.”
Timed for its 75th anniversary, The Essential Peanuts underscores how and why the comic strip transcends cultural, generational, and linguistic barriers to remain relevant and beloved. By exploring the creative ambition of Charles M. Schulz, his wry commentary on childhood struggles and triumphs, and his enduring influence on art, literature, and everyday life, Evanier not only celebrates an incomparable legacy but also reveals the universal appeal at the heart of Peanuts.
The Essential Peanuts builds upon Abrams ComicArts’s celebrated Peanuts publishing program, which includes the Eisner Award-winning Only What’s Necessary: Charles M. Schulz and the Art of Peanuts by Chip Kidd and Geoff Spear.
The Essential Peanuts comes out on October 7, 2025, from Abrams ComicArts. The hardcover in a slipcase with a portfolio of bonus extras retails for $75.
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