Young David Copperfield enjoys a happy childhood with his widowed mother until she decides to marry the stern and unforgiving Mr. Murdstone. Murdstone sends David away and Davids circumstances become unbearable until he decides to run away to his aunt Betsys care. From here Davids journey from boy to man is told with much adventure friendship love and grief. Classics Illustrated tells this wonderful tale in colorful comic strip form offering an excellent introduction for younger readers. This ed