Comic adaptations of some famous (and less-famous) Christmas-themed tales. "Sherlock Holmes, A Christmas carol, Santa Claus, & The werewolf dog!" -- p. [1] of cover. "Charles Dickens, O. Henry, Willa Cather, F. Scott Fitzgerald" -- p. [1] of cover.
Contents:
About the artists and writers. by Fitz-James O'Brien ; adapted by Tom Pomplun ; illustrated by Rick Geary -- A Christmas carol / by Charles Dickens ; adapted by Alex Burrows ; illustrated by Micah Farritor -- A visit from St. Nicholas / by Clement C. Moore ; illustrated by Florence Cestac -- The adventure of the blue carbuncle / by Arthur Conan Doyle ; adapted by Rich Rainey ; illustrated by Hunt Emerson -- A Chaparral Christmas gift / by O. Henry ; adapted by Tom Pomplun ; illustrated by Cynthia Martin -- The strategy of the werewolf dog / by Willa Cather ; adapted by Tom Pomplun ; illustrated by Evert Geradts -- A luckless Santa Claus / by F. Scott Fitzgerald ; adapted by Tom Pomplun ; illustrated by Simon Gane -- The Wondersmith / by Fitz-James O'Brien ; adapted by Tom Pomplun ; illustrated by Rick Geary -- About the artists and writers.
Summary:
"Ghosts, cowboys & killer dolls! Seven classic stories and poems to make your holiday season brighter" -- p. [4] of cover.
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