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Creation & Design

Sam and Max were created by Steve Purcell, originally appearing in a comic strip in the 1980s. They were designed as a humorous take on the buddy cop genre.

Early Years

The characters gained popularity through their comic series, leading to various adaptations in video games and animated series.

Character Development

Over the years, Sam and Max have evolved from comic strip characters to icons of video game culture, maintaining their irreverent humor and unique dynamic.

Cultural Reception

Sam and Max have received critical acclaim for their humor and creativity, becoming beloved characters in both comic and gaming communities.

Character Details

Real Name:
Sam (Dog) and Max (Rabbit)
First Appearance:
Sam & Max, Freelance Police #1
Aliases:
Freelance Police, Sam & Max
Species:
Dog and Rabbit
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Freelance Police, Various Characters
Abilities:
Detective Skills, Combat Skills, Humor
Equipment:
Various Gadgets, Weapons
Weight:
Unknown
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
Brown
Hair Color:
White

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Sam & Max, Freelance Police #1
Fishwrap Productions ⋅ 1987
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Sam & Max, Freelance Police #1
 
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$3
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$9
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$30

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One-shot, black and white comic book based on characters developed by Steve Purcell and his brother during their youth

Sam & Max, Freelance Police #1
Epic ⋅ 1992
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Sam & Max, Freelance Police #1
 
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$5
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$18
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$60

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One-shot comic book that was later adapted as the 4th episode of the cartoon series

Collected Sam & Max: Surfin' the Highway, The #1
Softcover ⋅ Marlowe & Compnay ⋅ 1995
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Collected Sam & Max: Surfin' the Highway, The #1
 
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$18
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$60
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$180

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154-page softcover collection of stories featuring Steve Purcell's Sam & Max

Stories include:

Monkeys Violating the Heavenly Temple - the first Sam & Max story

Bad Day on the Moon

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On the Road

Original retail price: $12.95

Values reflect first printing - indicated in interior copyright information

Collected Sam & Max: Surfin' the Highway, The #1
Softcover ⋅ Marlowe & Compnay ⋅ 2008
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Collected Sam & Max: Surfin' the Highway, The #1
 
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$18
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$60
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$180

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188-page softcover collection of stories featuring Steve Purcell's Sam & Max

Stories include:

Monkeys Violating the Heavenly Temple - the first Sam & Max story

Bad Day on the Moon and On the Road

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Additional art and strips published after the first collection

Original retail price: $19.99

Collected Sam & Max: Surfin' the Highway, The #1
Hardcover ⋅ Marlowe & Compnay ⋅ 2008
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Collected Sam & Max: Surfin' the Highway, The #1
 
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$65
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$180
High
$650

Key Facts

Hardcover edition sold exclusively on the Telltale Games website

Limited to 2,500 signed and numbered copies by Steve Purcell

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