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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.

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Writer
Bill Watterson
Colorist
Bill Watterson
Publisher
Andrews McMeel Publishing

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Calvin and Hobbes laughing.
Why You Don't Want To Know What "The Noodle Incident", Calvin and Hobbes' Greatest Mystery Is

Calvin & Hobbes referenced "the Noodle Incident" repeatedly over the years, and it has nagged at fans ever since; here's why it's better off a mystery

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Calvin and Hobbes making funny faces together.
13 Calvin And Hobbes Comics Starring Calvin's Darkest Alter Ego, "Tracer Bullet"

Calvin and Hobbes' adolescent main character had multiple alter-egos over the years; his hard-boiled detective character Tracer Bullet was the best.

Calvin and Hobbes hugging with a blurred-out comic strip behind them.
"Cal After Hobbes": Calvin and Hobbes Has a Bittersweet Epilogue Every Fan Needs to See

Calvin and Hobbes fans might want to grab some tissues, as a bittersweet piece of fan art delivers an emotional glimpse of the duo all grown up.

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calvin and hobbes' calvin looking mischievous
10 Calvin And Hobbes Comics That Go Off the Rails In a Hurry

Calvin and Hobbes comics tend to take a hard left, often going in an unexpected direction by time the strips are over. Which are the most unhinged?

Hobbes with his hand on his mouth pondering something while Calvin plays with the stuffed animal Hobbes behind him.
Calvin and Hobbes: 10 Times Hobbes Was Too Reasonable To Be Made Up By Calvin

Hobbes' capacity for rationality proved that he wasn't merely an imaginary friend for Calvin, and these comics showcased this key distinction.

Calvin talking to his parents in Calvin and Hobbes.
10 Calvin & Hobbes Comics That Will Make You Want To Call Your Parents ASAP

These Calvin and Hobbes comics feature the most heartwarming moments shared between Calvin and his parents throughout the series' prolific run.

Calvin and Hobbes flying in a cardboard box above some dinosaurs.
Calvin and Hobbes: 10 Outrageous Ideas We Can’t Believe Calvin Came Up With

From games that don't make sense, to whacky inventions, to awesome alter egos, here are 10 Calvin and Hobbes strips about Calvin's outrageous ideas!

Calvin and Hobbes hugging with a blurred-out comic strip behind them.
10 Heartwarming Calvin & Hobbes Comics To Share With Your Best Friend TODAY

Calvin and Hobbes have probably the best friendship in comics history, and some strips reflect that better than others. Here are the 10 all-time best!

calvin and hobbes' calvin looking mischievous
Calvin and Hobbes' Creator Has Something to Say About Its Inappropriate Merch

Calvin & Hobbes creator Bill Watterson refused the widespread merchandising of his characters; as he explained, it "violated the spirit of the strip."

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15 Calvin & Hobbes Comics That Bring Santa to Life For the Holidays

Here are the 15 best Calvin & Hobbes comics about Santa, as Calvin tries to earn the maximum "loot" while being forgiven for the worst behavior.

Calvin and Hobbes reading a book together, blurred background.
10 Classic Calvin and Hobbes Comics That Just Turned 30 Years Old

Calvin and Hobbes has ten years worth of absolutely hilarious comic strips, and a month of them just turned 30. Here are 10 of the funniest ones!

Calvin and Hobbes walking through nature together.
10 Calvin and Hobbes Comics All About the Call of Nature

Calvin and Hobbes perfectly captures life through the eyes of a child, and it can also capture the wonders of nature, as these 10 comic strips prove!

Calvin and Hobbes walking with another Calvin sitting behind him.
10 Times Calvin and Hobbes Made Surprisingly Insightful Commentary on Society

Calvin and Hobbes is a beloved comic strip series, and one of the main reasons why is its social commentary. Here are the 10 best of those comics!

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John Mulaney with Calvin and Hobbes behind him.
These 10 Calvin and Hobbes Comics That Just Turned 30 Prove John Mulaney Is Totally Right About Childhood

Calvin and Hobbes captures what life is like as a child, and apparently, so does John Mulaney, as proven in these 10 comic strips that just turned 30!

Calvin and Hobbes riding in a red wagon together.
The Last 10 Calvin and Hobbes Comics, Explained (How Did Bill Watterson Say Goodbye To His Beloved Characters?)

Calvin and Hobbes has stood the test of time way after the completion of its ten year run, and the last 10 comic strips perfectly explain why that is!

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Calvin and Hobbes crouched next to each other, as if about to race.
The First 10 Calvin and Hobbes Comics, And What They Established About the Characters, Explained

Calvin and Hobbes is easily one of the most beloved comic strips in the history of the medium, and the first 10 comics perfectly explain why that is!

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Calvin and Hobbes fighting with a blurred comic strip behind them.
Calvin and Hobbes’ Longest-Running Joke Explains Calvin’s Biggest Frustration

Calvin's biggest source of frustration in Calvin & Hobbes is perfectly explained by the longest-running joke in the series - including who's to blame.

Calvin and Hobbes posing (foreground, right) while Calvin scuffles with his parents in the background.
Calvin and Hobbes Creator Bill Watterson Names the 1 Thing All His Characters Have In Common

In a 1989 interview, "Calvin and Hobbes" creator Bill Watterson discussed the one thing that binds all of his comic strip's characters together.

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Black and white Calvin (left) with a pencil & paper, as Calvin and Hobbes (in color) walk on a fallen log.
Calvin And Hobbes' Creator On the "Fantasy/Reality Question" & Its Importance To the Comic Strip (Do Fans Really Want To Know If Hobbes Is Imaginary Or Not?)

Calvin and Hobbes creator Bill Watterson once explained the creative value of not definitively explaining whether Hobbes is real or imaginary.

Calvin and Hobbes with Mom and Dad at Dinner Table
Calvin and Hobbes: 10 Best Comics That Only Parents Will Truly Understand

The parents from Calvin and Hobbes had their work cut out for them, as shown in these 10 comics about the ups, downs, and gross-outs of parenting.

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