Walt and Skeezix, Volume Four — Frank King

In this fourth volume of Walt and Skeezix, the newly married Walt Wallet settles into domestic life with his wife, Phyllis, and their adopted son, Skeezix, but their family bliss is soon disrupted by a man who claims to be Skeezix''s natural father. A long custody battle erupts, raising questions as to the importance of blood ties compared to a loving environment. Lavishly illustrated with King''s family photos, the book is designed by Chris Ware, whose elegant and detail-rich books have revolutionized the graphic novel field.