The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers are the most iconic and enduring
underground comix characters ever created, having sold over 45 million
comics in 16 languages. Created in 1968 by Gilbert Shelton, widely
recognized as one of the funniest cartoonists who ever lived, the Freak
Brothers' rollicking and hilariously self-destructive escapades are
comedic masterpieces of farce and satire.
Fantagraphics is proud to announce that it is collecting all their
cannabis-fueled adventures in a new series, Freak Brothers Follies. Each
deluxe hardcover will feature a special die-cut cover. The first volume
leads off with "The Idiots Abroad," a brilliant, novel-length tour de
force of slapstick and screwball adventure, showcasing Shelton's gift
for weaving together an intricate plot with droll dialogue and
pitch-perfect comedic timing.
Phineas, Freewheelin' Franklin, and Fat Freddy head out with high hopes
for Colombia, but (as always!) their plans go awry in the most
hilariously self-destructive way possible. Scattered around the world --
to Scotland, Russia, Africa, South America, and the Middle East -- they
manage to antagonize, offend, and otherwise annoy various groups of
nuclear terrorists, human traffickers, pirates, and religious fanatics.
Meanwhile, Fat Freddy's Cat, abandoned at home, not only has his own
fur-raising adventure, he even sells the story to Hollywood!
The Freak Brothers, an animated series, set in modern-day San
Francisco, is scheduled for release in 2021. The show stars the voices
of Woody Harrelson, Pete Davidson, John Goodman, and Tiffany Haddish.
