“For Better or For Worse” is one of the most beloved comic strips of all time, with a devoted audience of more than 220 million. Say hello to Elly, John, and the entire Patterson family. Since “For Better or For Worse” debuted in 1979, the world has watched the Patterson family grow up in real time—and to many readers, they feel like family. This new series, produced with Lynn Johnston’s cooperation, is the definitive edition, collecting each decade of the strip in three volumes.