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The Authoritative Calvin and Hobbes

The Authoritative Calvin and Hobbes

A Calvin and Hobbes Treasury
Several booksChildren's BooksComics
Pages
183
Published
1990
Language
English

Synopsis

This collection gathers the beloved comic strip Calvin and Hobbes, following the adventures of a mischievous young boy and his stuffed tiger. Through their imaginative play and philosophical discussions, Bill Watterson explores childhood, friendship, and the world around us. It's a perfect dose of humor and heart for readers of all ages.

Prose complexity
4/10

Books inside

2 books
Book cover of Yukon Ho!
#1.00
Yukon Ho!
Book cover of Weirdos from Another Planet!
#2.00
Weirdos from Another Planet!

Vibe

FunnyHeartwarmingThought-ProvokingNostalgic
Coming of Age

Genres

Children's Books Comics Graphic Novels Humor

About the author

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Bill Watterson

William Boyd "Bill" Watterson II (born July 5, 1958) is an American cartoonist and the author of the influential and popular comic strip Calvin and Hobbes. His career as a syndicated cartoonist ran from 1985 to 1995; he retired at the end of 1995 with a short statement to newspaper editors and his fans that he felt he had achieved all he could in the comic strip medium. During the early years of his career he produced several drawings and additional contributions for Target: The Political Cartoo...

Characters

Calvin (Calvin and Hobbes)Protagonist

An imaginative, mischievous six-year-old boy whose adventures — real and daydreamed — drive the strip.

Hobbes (Calvin and Hobbes)Protagonist

Calvin's stuffed tiger, seen by Calvin (and the reader) as a living, philosophically-minded best friend.

Susie DerkinsSupporting

Calvin's classmate and neighbor, studious and level-headed where Calvin is neither.

Miss Wormwood (Calvin and Hobbes)Supporting

Calvin's weary elementary school teacher.

All characters in The Authoritative Calvin and Hobbes

Frequently asked questions

  • Is this collection suitable for new readers of Calvin and Hobbes?

    This collection is an excellent starting point for new readers, as it gathers early strips that introduce the characters and their world without requiring prior knowledge of the series.

  • Does this collection include any commentary or extra material from Bill Watterson?

    This treasury does not include a Watterson essay or introduction. Beyond reprinting the strips from Yukon Ho! and Weirdos from Another Planet! in a larger format with color Sunday strips, it features one full-color story created exclusively for this collection.

  • Are there any animated adaptations of Calvin and Hobbes?

    Bill Watterson has famously resisted animated adaptations of Calvin and Hobbes, so there are no official film or television versions of the comic strip.