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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

Calvin talking to his parents in Calvin and Hobbes.
15 Funniest Calvin and Hobbes Comics That Just Turned 30 (In September 2024)

Calvin and Hobbes perfectly captures childhood life, including the horrors of parent/teacher conferences. Here's the 10 funniest that just turned 30!

Calvin and Hobbes playing Calvinball with a blurred comic strip behind them.
This Calvin and Hobbes Comic Finally Explained the Rules to Calvinball (& They're Actually Really Simple)

Calvin and Hobbes' Calvinball seems like it's a confusing game with no rules, but after the comic's explanation, it's actually deceptively simple.

Calvin and Hobbes time traveling, seeing dinosaurs.
10 Times Calvin and Hobbes Explored Time Travel and Alternate Realities (Surprisingly Well)

Calvin and Hobbes perfectly depicts life through the eyes of a kid, but sometimes, it takes readers on fantastical journeys through time and space!

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10 Genius Calvin and Hobbes Comics That Make Writing Hilarious

Bill Watterson's "Calvin & Hobbes" comics strip featured some iconic jokes about writing over the years, as Calvin teased his hidden literary talent.

Black and white Calvin (left) with a pencil & paper, as Calvin and Hobbes (in color) walk on a fallen log.
10 Brilliant Calvin & Hobbes Comics That Make Fun Of "High Art"

These hilarious "Calvin and Hobbes" comics highlight Calvin's opinions on "high" and "low" art and the role of artists in contemporary society.

Calvin and Hobbes (color, foreground) with Calvin watching TV in the background (black and white)
10 Hilarious Calvin & Hobbes Comics About Television

Bill Watterson's "Calvin and Hobbes" delivered some classic satirical takes on the increasing cultural divide over television in the '80s & '90s.

Calvin and Hobbes laughing with a blurred comic strip drenched in orange behind them.
15 Funniest Calvin and Hobbes Comics That Just Turned 30 (In August 2024)

Calvin and Hobbes is one of the funniest comic strips, and arguably the funniest month was August in 1994. Here are the 15 best that just turned 30!

Calvin and Hobbes time travel and see dinosaurs
10 Best Calvin and Hobbes Science Fiction Storylines, Ranked

From time travel shenanigans to cloning experiments run amok, here are some of the best science fiction stories that Calvin and Hobbes ever produced.

Calvin and Hobbes hugging.
10 Most Heartwarming Calvin and Hobbes Comics About Friendship (and Loyalty)

Calvin & Hobbes are troublemakers, but that doesn't mean they're incapable of heartwarming moments, especially when it comes to friendship & loyalty.

Calvin and Hobbes Snowmen
10 Greatest Calvin and Hobbes Comics About Snowmen

Calvin and Hobbes was an incredible comic and one of the most beloved running jokes was the absurd and disturbing snowmen that Calvin created.

calvin and hobbes playing calvinball
Calvin and Hobbes: 10 Calvinball Comics That Make Us Actually Want To Play

Calvin and Hobbes play no shortage of games throughout the series, but one stands above the rest: Calvinball. Here's the 10 best Calvinball strips!

Calvin and Hobbes laughing.
10 Best Calvin and Hobbes Comic Strip Punchlines We'll Never Forget

Calvin & Hobbes is famous for its accurate depiction of life through the eyes of a child, & it's chock-full of hilarious punchlines. Here's the best!

Calvin and Hobbes fighting each other.
10 Calvin and Hobbes Comics That Perfectly Capture Calvin's Anarchist Spirit

Calvin and Hobbes shows life through the eyes of a child, and that child is Calvin, who's a bit of an anarchist - and these 10 comic strips prove it!

Hobbes hitting Calvin with a snowball.
10 Most Epic Calvin and Hobbes Snowball Fights in Comic History

Calvin and Hobbes live in a town that gets snow every year, meaning they're free to have epic snowball fights. Here are the 10 best in the series!

Calvin and Hobbes' Calvin standing in front of his imaginary inventions.
10 Funniest Calvin and Hobbes Comics Starring Calvin's Imaginary Inventions

Calvin & Hobbes perfectly depicts life through the eyes of a child, including all the imaginary inventions featured in the series. Here's the 10 best!

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Black and white Calvin (left) with a pencil & paper, as Calvin and Hobbes (in color) walk on a fallen log.
15 Best Calvin and Hobbes Strips About School (and Homework)

Calvin and Hobbes is a series about a child's imagination, portraying school and homework as a total drag. These are the 15 funniest of those comics!

Charle Brown, Calvin and Hobbes, and a character from The Far Side.
10 Hilarious Classic Comics That Just Turned 30 (Featuring Far Side, Peanuts, Calvin & Hobbes and More)

There're countless comic strips out there for readers to enjoy, but only a handful of classics, & some of them just turned 30. Here's the 10 funniest!

Calvin and Hobbes walking through the woods with images of their comic strip behind them.
10 Funniest Calvin and Hobbes Comics That Just Turned 30 (In July 2024)

Calvin and Hobbes is a beloved comic that captures the life of a child in the most creative way imaginable. Here's 10 of the funniest from July, 1994!

Calvin and Hobbes riding in their wagon with Spaceman Spiff in his spaceship behind them.
Calvin and Hobbes' 10 Best Spaceman Spiff Comics

Sometimes the greatest Calvin and Hobbes comics don't feature either of them, but instead Calvin's alter ego: Spaceman Spiff! Here are the 10 best!

Calvin and Hobbes sitting against a tree, looking deep in contemplation.
10 Most Philosophical Moments in Calvin and Hobbes Comics

Bill Watterson's Calvin and Hobbes is a comic masterpiece, but it also contained regular deep musings on the philosophical ideals of absurdism.

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