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Issue: Cerebus #2
Publication Date: June 1986
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Issues: #2 of 17 Issues (21 Printings)
Title: High Society
Variant: 1st Printing
Rating:
Publisher: FlagAardvark-Vanaheim
Brand: Aardvark-Vanaheim Inc.
Indicia Publisher: Aardvark-Vanaheim Inc.
On Sale Date: (not set)
Volume: none
Pages: 516
ISBN: 0919359078
UPC/EAN:
Price: $28.00 CAD
$25.00 CAD
$25.00 USD
Indicia Frequency: none
Content Items: 27 (26 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: Reprints Cerebus (Aardvark-Vanaheim, 1977 series) #26-50.

First printing June 1986
Second printing November 1987
Third printing January 1991
Fourth printing June 1992
Fifth printing September 1993
Sixth printing May 1995
Seventh printing November 1997

The first printing is unnumbered.
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Publication Type: Trade Paperback
Color: colour covers (#13-16); black and white interiors
Dimensions: 7 1/2" x 10"
Paper Stock: cardstock cover; newsprint interior
Binding: squarebound
Publishing Format: collected editions
Format Notes:  
Disclose Variants2
Disclose Reprinted In1
Disclose Reprinted From27
Disclose Images2
Cover, Wraparound
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
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Cover, Front Only (of Wraparound and/or Gatefold)
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
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High Society

Illustration  on  Cover, Wraparound
Credits
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Cerebus
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagCerebus #[2] [unnamed variant] published April 2010
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
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High Society

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Synopsis: Cerebus enters Iest where he finds he has political power as Lord Julius' Kitchen staff supervisor.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagCerebus #26 published May 1981
was High Society [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 20
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Kidnapping of an Aardvark

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Dirty Fleagle McGrew; Dirty Drew McGrew
Synopsis: The McGrews kidnap Cerebus and hold him for ransom.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagCerebus #27 published June 1981
was The Kidnapping of an Aardvark [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 20
Disclose Notes: The rules to Diamondback included.
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Mind Game II

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Suenteus Po; Cirinists; Kevilists
Synopsis: Cerebus hallucinates. Po explains politics.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagCerebus #28 published July 1981
was Mind Game II [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 20
Disclose Notes: Story is a puzzle. You have to cut up the book to put it together?
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Repercussions

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Regency Elf (introduction); Dirty Fleagle; Dirty Drew
Synopsis: Cerebus attempts to payback his ransom.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagCerebus #29 published August 1981
was Repercussions [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 20
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Debts

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Regency Elf; Prime Minister of Iest; Moon Roach
Synopsis: Cerebus goes into the blackmail business.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagCerebus #30 published September 1981
was Debts [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 20
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Chasing Cootie

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Moon Roach; Astoria (2nd appearance-after Swords of Cerebus #3); Regency Elf
Reprinting
From Issue: FlagCerebus #31 published October 1981
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 20
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Alliance

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Moon Roach; Astoria; Regency Elf
Synopsis: Cerebus entrusts his finances to Astoria.
Reprinting
From Issue: FlagCerebus #32 published November 1981
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 20
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Friction

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Moon Roach; Astoria; Regency Elf
Reprinting
From Issue: FlagCerebus #33 published December 1981
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 20
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Three Days Before

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Moon Roach; Astoria; Regency Elf; Elrod; Bran MacMufin
Synopsis: Lord Julius announces Cerebus is being replaced by Elrod.
Reprinting
From Issue: FlagCerebus #34 published January 1982
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 20
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Two Days Before

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Astoria; Elrod; Bran MacMufin; Prime Minister; Lord Julius
Reprinting
From Issue: FlagCerebus #35 published February 1982
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 20
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The Night Before

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Jaka
Synopsis: Jaka reminds Cerebus of his past.
Reprinting
From Issue: FlagCerebus #36 published March 1982
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 20
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It's Showtime

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Astoria; Bran MacMufin; the artist
Synopsis: Petuniacon begins. Cerebus discovers Astoria is Lord Julius' ex-wife.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagCerebus #37 published April 1982
was It's Showtime! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 20
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Petuniacon Day Two

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Jaka; Elrod; Astoria; Lord Julius
Reprinting
From Issue: FlagCerebus #38 published May 1982
From Content Item: FlagCerebus #38 published May 1982
was Petuniacon ... Day Two [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 20
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The Ambassador Suite

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Astoria; Lord Julius; Dirty Drew; Dirty Fleagle; Moon Roach; Elrod; Regency Elf
Reprinting
From Issue: FlagCerebus #39 published June 1982
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 20
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Campaign

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Astoria; Bran MacMufin; Dirty Drew; Dirty Fleagle; Moon Roach; Abess of Goodabbey (introduction)
Synopsis: Cerebus begins his campaign for Prime Minister.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagCerebus #40 published July 1982
was Campaign [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 20
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Goat

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): the Abbess; Lord Julius
Synopsis: Lord Julius tries to get the Abbess to back his goat for Prime Minister.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagCerebus #40 published July 1982
was A Unique Story: Goat [Text Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 4
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Heroes

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Regency Elf; Moon Roach; Astoria; Bran MacMufin; Theresa (introduction)
Reprinting
From Issue: FlagCerebus #41 published August 1982
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 20
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Campaign's End

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Regency Elf; Moon Roach; Astoria; Bran MacMufin; Lord Rodney of Oldcastle (introduction)
Reprinting
From Issue: FlagCerebus #42 published September 1982
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 20
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Election Night

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Regency Elf; Moon Roach; Astoria; Bran MacMufin; Elrod; Lord Julius
Synopsis: The election is a tie.
Reprinting
From Issue: FlagCerebus #43 published October 1982
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 20
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The Deciding Vote

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Moon Roach [as Sgt Preston]; Astoria; Lord Stormsend
Synopsis: Cerebus searches for one more vote. Astoria and the Roach get drunk.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagCerebus #44 published November 1982
was The Deciding Vote [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 20
Disclose Notes: Printed sideways.
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The Bureacratic Rebellion [Cerebus' Six Crises #1]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Moon Roach; Astoria; Bran MacMufin: Regency Elf
Synopsis: Cerebus declares war on Lower Felda.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagCerebus #45 published December 1982
was Cerebus' Six Crises Crisis Number One The Bureaucratic Rebellion [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 20
Disclose Notes: Printed sideways.
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A Night In Iest or Summit Enchanted Evening [Cerebus' Six Crises #2]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Lord Julius; Duke Leonardi of New Sepra (intro); Moon Roach; Astoria; Arnold the Isshurian
Synopsis: Cerebus invades New Sepra.
Reprinting
From Issue: FlagCerebus #46 published January 1983
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 20
Disclose Notes: Printed sideways.
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Balances [Cerebus' Six Crises #3]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Astoria; Moon Roach [as Sgt Preston]; Arnold the Isshurian; Bran MacMufin
Synopsis: Iest is invaded by the Hsiffies.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagCerebus #47 published February 1983
was Cerebus' Six Crises: Crisis No. Three Balances [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 20
Disclose Notes: Printed sideways.
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Upstairs Downstairs [Cerebus' Six Crisis #4]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Jaka; Moon Roach [as Sgt Preston]; Jaka; Arnold the Isshurian; Astoria
Synopsis: Jaka leaves Cerebus.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagCerebus #48 published March 1983
was Cerebus' Six Crises: Crisis No. Four Upstairs [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 20
Disclose Notes: Printed sideways.
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The Last Stand [Cerebus' Six Crises #6]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Astoria: Lord Julius; Moon Roach [as Sgt Preston]
Synopsis: Cerebus faces the invasion single-handedly.
Reprinting
From Issue: FlagCerebus #49 published April 1983
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 20
Disclose Notes: Story "rotates".
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Denoument [Cerebus' Six Crises #6]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Astoria; Regency Elf
Synopsis: Cerebus walks out on Astoria.
Reprinting
From Issue: FlagCerebus #50 published May 1983
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 20
Disclose Notes: Printed sideways.

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