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I Go Pogo (Best of Pogo)

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"A true natural genius of comic art." — Mort Walker, creator of Beetle Bailey

Starting in 1948, Walt Kelly's newspaper-based comic strip
Pogo lampooned sociopolitical issues from the Red Scare to the environmental movement. A gifted cartoonist who began his career at Walt Disney Studios, Kelly explored the virtues and follies of human nature with a lively cast of Okefenokee Swamp critters. Kind-hearted Pogo Possum headed the crew, which included intellectual Howland Owl; exuberant Albert Alligator; poetic mud turtle Churchy LaFemme; romantic hound dog Beauregard Bugleboy; and other impish personalities. Even readers too young to appreciate the strip's satirical elements were charmed by the eccentric creatures and their offbeat wordplay.
This compilation features comics from the election year of 1952, during which Pogo's neighbors encouraged the reluctant possum to run for president. Their rallying cry, "I Go Pogo," parodied Dwight D. Eisenhower's "I Like Ike" slogan and provided real-life fans with a write-in candidate. Kelly's sly humor and flair for creative language—replete with malapropisms and nonsense verse — retain their imaginative verve for comics enthusiasts of the twenty-first century.


Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Inducted into both the National Cartoon Museum and the Will Eisner Award Hall of Fame, American animator and cartoonist Walter Crawford Kelly, Jr., (1913–74) is best known for his comic strip Pogo. Recounting the adventures of a possum and other animal characters in Georgia's Okefenokee Swamp, the comic was syndicated to newspapers for 26 years. Kelly's career in animation began in 1936 at Walt Disney Studios, and his work can be seen in Pinocchio, Fantasia, and Dumbo.

Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Fun Read for Pogo Fans

B. · August 1, 2025

It was a gift. Recipient loved it.

5.0 out of 5 stars A take-off of "I like Ike"

C.i.S. · June 21, 2025

I remember a classmate wearing a bright yellow "I go Pogo" button in 1952, which is a brilliant take-off on the "I like Ike" buttons. World War hero General Eisenhower (nicknamed Ike despite his mother's desire he have no nickname and named him Dwight) easily won the election for President. I have happy memories of the Pogo comic strip. Thanks for saving them for us.

5.0 out of 5 stars Pogo

A.H.R. · September 28, 2024

Remember the comic strip Pogo when I was younger, and loved the political twist.

5.0 out of 5 stars Cartoons Without Commentary

P.C. · January 11, 2024

Those of us who have been long-term Pogo fans will appreciate this reprint. It seems to be a facsimile of the original edition, although it’s been printed somewhat darker than I’m used to. All of us have heard the often long-winded commentary on the artist’s life and significance, so the absence of that is refreshing. A bargain at twice the price!

5.0 out of 5 stars Pogo lasts

K.U. · January 22, 2023

Pogo never disappoints! While the pages are thin compared to today's publishing, this book is exactly like it was when first published in the 50's. I gave it to my 17 year old grandson for Christmas in memory of my dad who loved Pogo. We always gave him a new Pogo book for Christmas when we were kids. My grandson skimmed it, then looked up and said, "I'm definitely reading this!".

5.0 out of 5 stars An acquired taste

G. · June 15, 2024

One really needs to have grown up on Pogo in order to appreciate it.

5.0 out of 5 stars Made my 91 year old Pop very happy

D.F. · August 8, 2021

Thank you for mailing so swift. My Pop has been chuckling ever since he received this book. He read it laying in bed late into the night! We were delighted to hear his chuckles. I Go Pogo brought up great memories with him. When I find another Walt Kelly fan I will happily purchase from this Seller again.

4.0 out of 5 stars I love I Go Pogo!

R. · August 11, 2023

I just want to say, “It’s here — in my mailbox just like Bolo/and or USPS said. It’s finally here! Thanks for delivering. The person it’s for is 70+ next month. It was such a treat when I was a little girl. Now I can enjoy it all over again.

Pogo stories are Pogo stories - complicated thinking of simple ...

A.C. · June 30, 2016

Pogo stories are Pogo stories - complicated thinking of simple folk.

Five Stars

J.H.M. · July 14, 2014

The book was in good shape and will be enjoyed by a new generation Pogo lovers!

I Go Pogo (Best of Pogo)

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I Go Pogo (Best of Pogo)

Product ID: U0486838358
Condition: New

4.8

I Go Pogo (Best of Pogo)-0
Type: Paperback

AED11610

Price includes VAT & Import Duties
Availability: In Stock

Quantity:

|

Order today to get by 7-14 business days

Delivery fee of AED 20. Free for orders above AED 200.

Returns & Warranty policies

Imported From: United States

At BOLO, we work hard to ensure the products you receive are new, genuine, and sourced from reputable suppliers.

BOLO is not an authorized or official retailer for most brands, nor are we affiliated with manufacturers unless specifically stated on a product page. Instead, we source verified sellers, authorized distributors or directly from the manufacturer.

Each product undergoes thorough inspection and verification at our consolidation and fulfilment centers to ensure it meets our strict authenticity and quality standards before being shipped and delivered to you.

If you ever have concerns regarding the authenticity of a product purchased from us, please contact Bolo Support. We will review your inquiry promptly and, if necessary, provide documentation verifying authenticity or offer a suitable resolution.

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All items are shipped by air, and any products classified as “Dangerous Goods (DG)” under IATA regulations will be removed from the order and cancelled.

All orders are processed manually, and we make every effort to process them promptly once confirmed. Products cancelled due to the above reasons will be permanently removed from listings across the website.

Description:

"A true natural genius of comic art." — Mort Walker, creator of Beetle Bailey

Starting in 1948, Walt Kelly's newspaper-based comic strip
Pogo lampooned sociopolitical issues from the Red Scare to the environmental movement. A gifted cartoonist who began his career at Walt Disney Studios, Kelly explored the virtues and follies of human nature with a lively cast of Okefenokee Swamp critters. Kind-hearted Pogo Possum headed the crew, which included intellectual Howland Owl; exuberant Albert Alligator; poetic mud turtle Churchy LaFemme; romantic hound dog Beauregard Bugleboy; and other impish personalities. Even readers too young to appreciate the strip's satirical elements were charmed by the eccentric creatures and their offbeat wordplay.
This compilation features comics from the election year of 1952, during which Pogo's neighbors encouraged the reluctant possum to run for president. Their rallying cry, "I Go Pogo," parodied Dwight D. Eisenhower's "I Like Ike" slogan and provided real-life fans with a write-in candidate. Kelly's sly humor and flair for creative language—replete with malapropisms and nonsense verse — retain their imaginative verve for comics enthusiasts of the twenty-first century.


Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Inducted into both the National Cartoon Museum and the Will Eisner Award Hall of Fame, American animator and cartoonist Walter Crawford Kelly, Jr., (1913–74) is best known for his comic strip Pogo. Recounting the adventures of a possum and other animal characters in Georgia's Okefenokee Swamp, the comic was syndicated to newspapers for 26 years. Kelly's career in animation began in 1936 at Walt Disney Studios, and his work can be seen in Pinocchio, Fantasia, and Dumbo.

Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Fun Read for Pogo Fans

B. · August 1, 2025

It was a gift. Recipient loved it.

5.0 out of 5 stars A take-off of "I like Ike"

C.i.S. · June 21, 2025

I remember a classmate wearing a bright yellow "I go Pogo" button in 1952, which is a brilliant take-off on the "I like Ike" buttons. World War hero General Eisenhower (nicknamed Ike despite his mother's desire he have no nickname and named him Dwight) easily won the election for President. I have happy memories of the Pogo comic strip. Thanks for saving them for us.

5.0 out of 5 stars Pogo

A.H.R. · September 28, 2024

Remember the comic strip Pogo when I was younger, and loved the political twist.

5.0 out of 5 stars Cartoons Without Commentary

P.C. · January 11, 2024

Those of us who have been long-term Pogo fans will appreciate this reprint. It seems to be a facsimile of the original edition, although it’s been printed somewhat darker than I’m used to. All of us have heard the often long-winded commentary on the artist’s life and significance, so the absence of that is refreshing. A bargain at twice the price!

5.0 out of 5 stars Pogo lasts

K.U. · January 22, 2023

Pogo never disappoints! While the pages are thin compared to today's publishing, this book is exactly like it was when first published in the 50's. I gave it to my 17 year old grandson for Christmas in memory of my dad who loved Pogo. We always gave him a new Pogo book for Christmas when we were kids. My grandson skimmed it, then looked up and said, "I'm definitely reading this!".

5.0 out of 5 stars An acquired taste

G. · June 15, 2024

One really needs to have grown up on Pogo in order to appreciate it.

5.0 out of 5 stars Made my 91 year old Pop very happy

D.F. · August 8, 2021

Thank you for mailing so swift. My Pop has been chuckling ever since he received this book. He read it laying in bed late into the night! We were delighted to hear his chuckles. I Go Pogo brought up great memories with him. When I find another Walt Kelly fan I will happily purchase from this Seller again.

4.0 out of 5 stars I love I Go Pogo!

R. · August 11, 2023

I just want to say, “It’s here — in my mailbox just like Bolo/and or USPS said. It’s finally here! Thanks for delivering. The person it’s for is 70+ next month. It was such a treat when I was a little girl. Now I can enjoy it all over again.

Pogo stories are Pogo stories - complicated thinking of simple ...

A.C. · June 30, 2016

Pogo stories are Pogo stories - complicated thinking of simple folk.

Five Stars

J.H.M. · July 14, 2014

The book was in good shape and will be enjoyed by a new generation Pogo lovers!

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