ComingSoon is excited to debut four pages from Abrams ComicArts’ The Essential Peanuts by Mark Evanier, which collects some of the most important comic strips by Charles M. Schulz. The book celebrates the 75th anniversary of the comic, which introduced the world to Charlie Brown and Snoopy. More than just a collection of classic comic strips, it also features commentary from Evanier, Schulz himself, and many others.
The deluxe coffee table book will come out on October 7, 2025. Appropriately priced for the 75th anniversary, the hardcover book in a slipcase will cost $75 and come with a portfolio of bonus extras (postcards, prints, an embroidered patch, stickers, and a facsimile of a classic Peanuts comic book). It also features an introduction by Patrick McDonnell (Mutts) and a foreword by Jean Schulz.
Check out the exclusive The Essential Peanuts preview below:
What is The Essential Peanuts about?
“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,” says the official description.
Author Mark Evanier said, “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. 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.”
