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Illustrated Classics #72

1961

Series: Illustrated Classics
Issue: 72
Cover date: Apr 1, 1961
Story title: David Copperfield

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Part of a long-running series dedicated to bringing legendary literature to a visual medium, this issue serves as a bridge between classic storytelling and the accessible format of illustrated narratives. Collectors value this edition for its role in preserving a tradition of literary adaptation that made foundational stories reachable for generations of readers.

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Illustrated Classics number 72 is an adaptation of The Oregon Trail by Francis Parkman, published by Gilberton Company as part of their long-running Classics Illustrated series. The series was created in 1941 by Albert Lewis Kanter with the intent of bringing literary masterworks to younger readers through the accessible format of comic books. By the time this issue was released in 1950, the brand had become a household staple, valued by educators and parents for its commitment to historical and literary fidelity.

The interior artwork for this adaptation was produced by the studio of Alex A. Blum, a prolific illustrator for the series known for his detailed, academic style. Blum’s work on this volume aimed to capture the rugged, atmospheric realism of the American frontier to complement Parkman’s non-fiction travelogue. The issue was well-received upon publication, contributing to the series' reputation as an educational tool, and remains a noted example of mid-century comic book illustration techniques.

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