Calvin and Hobbes
Calvin and Hobbes was a satirical comic strip series that ran from 1985-1995, written, drawn, and colored by Bill Watterson. The series follows six-year-old Hobbes and his stuffed Tiger, Calvin, that examines their lives through a whimsical lens that tackles everyday comedic issues and real-world issues that people deal with.
Calvin and Hobbes
- Writer
- Bill Watterson
- Colorist
- Bill Watterson
- Publisher
- Andrews McMeel Publishing
Summary
Calvin and Hobbes was a satirical comic strip series that ran from 1985-1995, written, drawn, and colored by Bill Watterson. The series follows six-year-old Hobbes and his stuffed Tiger, Calvin, that examines their lives through a whimsical lens that tackles comedic everyday issues and real-world issues that people deal with.
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Calvin and Hobbes’ creator Bill Watterson opens up about his comic and reveals that he has trouble understanding why it’s so popular with readers.
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In a candid interview, Calvin and Hobbes creator Bill Watterson discusses his iconic strip and why he has no regrets about ending it when he did.
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Calvin's class bully, Moe, is a tough kid, and almost every time Calvin's gone up against him has ended in hilarious disaster.
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