Slightly out of order

Published in the United States, Slightly Out of Order: Best Cartoons from the Continent is an exceptional and highly collectible vintage graphic humor anthology curated by Ralph E. Shikes. Gathering cartoonists from the Association Internationale des Humoristes, this anthology showcases mid-20th-century European gag cartoons, visual satire, and absurd humor representing a wide range of national styles across continental Europe.

The front cover features a black background framing multiple distinct color panels. In the upper left, a white block contains the title slightly out of order in typewriter-style and coral-red lettering above the subtitle Best cartoons from the continent. The upper right yellow-toned box lists participating countries including Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Holland, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Switzerland, Turkey, West Germany, and Yugoslavia, along with the editor credit Edited by Ralph E. Shikes. Surrounding panel illustrations in pink, yellow, orange, and tan display various surreal cartoon vignettes. Inside, the pages present an outstanding collection of international European cartoon art. An essential centerpiece collectible for vintage cartoon anthology collectors, mid-century illustration fans, and graphic humor archivists.