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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 and Hobbes walking on a log through the woods.
1 Calvin and Hobbes Comic Proves Hobbes Is Real After All

Calvin & Hobbes is famously about a kid and his imaginary friend/stuffed animal tiger - or, is it? 1 comic strip seems to confirm that Hobbes is REAL.

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10 Longest Calvin and Hobbes Storylines Bill Watterson Ever Wrote

Most of Bill Watterson's daily Calvin and Hobbes strips were standalone comics, but sometimes he would branch out with longer story arcs.

Calvin and Hobbes reading a book together while lying on the ground.
10 Funniest Calvin and Hobbes Comics That Just Turned 30 (In June 1994)

Calvin and Hobbes is a hilarious comic strip, and as of June, 2024, an entire month's worth of comics just turned 30. These are the 10 funniest!

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Charlie Brown Meets Calvin and Hobbes
Charlie Brown and Calvin Finally Meet in Adorable Peanuts/Calvin and Hobbes Mash-Up

A heartwarming piece of fanart by Adam Murphy has officially brought Calvin and Charlie Brown together, and it's everything fans have ever wanted.

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Charlie Brown (left, foreground) grimacing while Calvin and Hobbes play in the background (right.)
Calvin and Hobbes Creator' Learned Two Vital Lessons From Peanuts' Charles Schulz

According to a biography of Peanuts' creator, Calvin and Hobbes artist Bill Watterson learned major lessons about art & business from Charles Schulz.

Calvin and Hobbes (in color, foreground) making funny faces; sketches of them in background.
Hobbes' 10 Funniest Moments In Calvin & Hobbes

Bill Watterson's landmark comic strip is often ed for Calvin's brash brand of comedy, but his best friend Hobbes was just as hilarious.

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Calvin and Hobbes making funny faces together.
10 Calvin and Hobbes Comics That Prove Calvin Is Kind of... Evil

Calvin and Hobbes is one of the most accurate depictions of life through the eyes of a little kid, at least, if that kid proved to be kind of... evil.

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s from Calvin and Hobbes: popcorn on the stove, superimposed over a image of Calvin sniffing a scent in the air.
10 Funniest Calvin and Hobbes Comics About Food

Monkey brains, popcorn attacks, and, of course, Chocolate Frosted Sugar Bombs – all appear in the Top 10 funniest Calvin and Hobbes strips about food.

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Calvin and Hobbes Meet the Rocketeer in Heartwarming Crossover Fanart

Artist Adam Murphy pushes boundaries in a stunning new fan art piece that showcases a unique collaboration between two unlikely characters.

Calvin and Hobbes hugging.
10 Funniest Calvin and Hobbes Comics That Just Turned 30 (in May 2024)

Calvin and Hobbes is a beloved, timeless comic strip that readers have enjoyed for decades. Here are 10 of the funniest strips that just turned 30!

Calvin and Hobbes cross a tree bridge, with Bill Watterson art in the background in grayscale.
10 Best Calvin and Hobbes Comics That Discuss Death Without Pulling Their Punches

Calvin and Hobbes creator Bill Watterson was never shy about dealing with death in his work; these 10 strips offer some of the best examples.

Calvin and Hobbes playing pretend together, Calvin with a flag and Hobbes with a treasure map.
10 Funniest Calvin and Hobbes Comics That Just Turned 30 (In April 2024)

While Calvin never has to grow up, time moves on for the rest of us, and there's new comedic appreciation to be had for these comics 30 years later.

Comic book art: Snoopy on his red dog house next to Lizzie Prince (Trinity) dressed as Wonder Robin.
Peanuts & Calvin and Hobbes Totally Influenced DC's Funniest Story, and Now I Love It Even More

In an exclusive interview, comic superstar Tom King divulges his newspaper comic strip influences and how they've inspired his funniest story yet.

Calvin and Hobbes (in color, foreground) making funny faces; sketches of them in background.
This Calvin & Hobbes Comic Would NEVER Be Published Today

Calvin and Hobbes is usually a family friendly comic, but Bill Watterson couldn't have known how this 1994 comic would be read today.

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Image of Calvin and Hobbes in the background with Shazam in the foreground.
Calvin & Hobbes Combines with DC's Shazam in Adorable Bill Watterson Tribute

Acclaimed artist Kerry Callen has created the perfect tribute to Bill Watterson by combining his iconic Calvin and Hobbes with Shazam.

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Indiana Jones Meets Calvin & Hobbes in Genius Recreation of Bill Watterson's Art Style

Brilliant crossover art unites Indiana Jones and Bill Watterson's Calvin and Hobbes, capturing the adventurous spirit ingrained in both fandoms.

Calvin and Hobbes playing pretend together, Calvin with a flag and Hobbes with a treasure map.
Calvin & Hobbes' Very First Comic Reveals the Hilarious Way They Met

Calvin & Hobbes' first comic reveals how they met, and it's not only hilarious, but it redefines everything fans thought they knew about the series.

Calvin and Hobbes cross a tree bridge, with Bill Watterson art in the background in grayscale.
10 Calvin and Hobbes Comics That Showcase Bill Watterson's Incredible Artistic Talent

Calvin and Hobbes is insightful, funny and constantly creative - but it's Bill Watterson's art that really makes it one of the best comics ever made.

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10 Calvin and Hobbes Comics To Make Every Grown-Up Feel Nostalgic

Calvin and Hobbes is one of the most iconic comics in history, and these hilarious strips show how it's also one of the most nostalgic series as well.

Calvin and Hobbes with Dinosaur
10 Most Surreal Calvin and Hobbes Comics About Dinosaurs

Prepare for a trip to the wild world of Calvin and Hobbes, where dinosaurs take center stage in ten of the most fantastically surreal comic strips.