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Calvin and Hobbes

Tagline

• The adventures of a boy and his tiger.

Overview

• Calvin and Hobbes follows the imaginative adventures of Calvin, a mischievous six-year-old boy, and his best friend Hobbes, a sardonic stuffed tiger who comes to life when they're alone. The comic strip delves into various aspects of childhood, philosophy, and the absurdities of life.
• Author/Artist:
  • Bill Watterson
• Art Style:
  • Simple yet expressive line art with detailed backgrounds, often switching between black and white and vibrant colors for the Sunday strips.
• Original Run:
  • 18 November 1985 - 31 December 1995
• Syndicate/Publisher:
  • Universal Press Syndicate, Andrews McMeel Publishing
• Genres:
  • Humor, family life, philosophy, satire
• Status:
  • Concluded

Franchise

• Calvin and Hobbes
• Created By:
  • Bill Watterson
• Series:
  • Calvin and Hobbes (April 1987)
    * The first collection of the comic strip from November 18, 1985, to August 17, 1986.
  • Something Under the Bed Is Drooling (April 1988)
    * Contains strips from August 18, 1986, to May 23, 1987.
  • Yukon Ho! (March 1989)
    * Covers strips from May 24, 1987, to February 21, 1988.
  • The Calvin and Hobbes Lazy Sunday Book (September 1989)
    * A collection of all Sunday strips from May 24, 1987, to July 30, 1989.
  • Weirdos from Another Planet! (March 1990)
    * Includes strips from February 22, 1988, to December 4, 1988.
  • The Revenge of the Baby-Sat (April 1991)
    * Contains strips from December 5, 1988, to September 10, 1989.
  • Scientific Progress Goes "Boink" (October 1991)
    * Covers strips from September 11, 1989, to July 15, 1990.
  • Attack of the Deranged Mutant Killer Monster Snow Goons (April 1992)
    * Includes strips from June 11, 1990, to April 10, 1991.
  • The Days Are Just Packed (October 1993)
    * Covers strips from April 11, 1991, to November 1, 1992.
  • Homicidal Psycho Jungle Cat (October 1994)
    * Contains strips from November 2, 1992, to August 29, 1993.
  • There's Treasure Everywhere (March 1996)
    * Includes strips from August 30, 1993, to April 8, 1995.
  • It's a Magical World (October 1996)
    * The final collection, covering strips from March 20, 1995, to December 31, 1995.

Story Elements

• Characters:
  • Calvin:
    * A highly imaginative and mischievous six-year-old boy who sees the world with boundless curiosity and creativity.
  • Hobbes:
    * Calvin's best friend, a stuffed tiger who comes to life through Calvin's imagination. Hobbes is wise, playful, and often serves as the voice of reason.
  • Mom:
    * Calvin's patient and loving mother who tries to keep him grounded despite his wild imagination.
  • Dad:
    * Calvin's father, known for his dry sense of humor, who enjoys imparting "life lessons" to Calvin, often in a humorous or exaggerated manner.
  • Susie Derkins:
    * Calvin's classmate and frequent target of his pranks. She is smart, responsible, and often challenges Calvin's antics.
  • Rosalyn:
    * Calvin's tough and determined babysitter, who often finds herself in a battle of wits with Calvin.
  • Uncle Max:
    * Calvin's easygoing and fun-loving uncle who shares some of Calvin's playful spirit.
• Themes:
  • Imagination and creativity
  • Childhood innocence and mischief
  • Family dynamics
  • Friendship and loyalty
  • Philosophical musings on life, the universe, and everything
• Iconic Quotes:
  • _I suppose if we couldn't laugh at things that don't make sense, we couldn't react to a lot of life._- Hobbes
  • _I'm not dumb. I just have a command of thoroughly useless information._- Calvin
  • _Reality continues to ruin my life._- Calvin
  • I think night time is dark so you can imagine your fears with less distraction. - Calvin
  • In my opinion, we don't devote nearly enough scientific research to finding a cure for jerks. - Calvin
  • Van Gogh would've sold more than one painting if he'd put tigers in them. - Hobbes
  • Nobody asks me how things ought to be. I've got tons of ideas! - Calvin
  • What on Earth am I doing in here on this beautiful day?! This is the only life I've got! - Calvin
  • Isn't it strange that evolution would give us a sense of humor? When you think about it, it's weird that we have a physiological response to absurdity. - Hobbes
  • How old do you have to be before you know what's going on? - Calvin
  • Given that sooner or later, we're all going to die, isn't it stupid to spend our time running errands? - Calvin
  • _It's a magical world, Hobbes, ol' buddy... Let's go exploring!_- Calvin
• Fun Facts:
  • Bill Watterson refused to license Calvin and Hobbes for merchandise, believing it would undermine the integrity of the characters.
  • Calvin's alter egos include Spaceman Spiff, Stupendous Man, and Tracer Bullet.
  • Watterson took a year-long sabbatical from drawing the strip in 1991 to focus on personal projects.
  • Calvin and Hobbes has been translated into multiple languages and is enjoyed by readers worldwide.
  • Calvin's name is derived from the philosopher John Calvin, while Hobbes' name comes from the philosopher Thomas Hobbes.
  • Bill Watterson was inspired to create Calvin and Hobbes after being rejected by several newspapers with his earlier comic strip ideas.
  • Calvin's alter ego, Spaceman Spiff, is a space adventurer who often finds himself in perilous situations.
  • The final strip was published on 31 December 1995, ending with Calvin and Hobbes going sledding and looking forward to new adventures.

Setting and Inspiration

• Inspired By:
  • Watterson drew inspiration from his own childhood, as well as classic comic strips like Peanuts and Pogo.
• Period:
  • The series is set in a contemporary suburban setting, reflecting the time period of its original publication (1985-1995).
• Place:
  • The physical location is a suburban neighborhood, with many adventures taking place in Calvin's home, school, and the surrounding outdoors.

Reception

• Awards:
  • Reuben Award for Outstanding Cartoonist of the Year (1986, 1988)
  • Humor Comic Strip Award by the National Cartoonists Society (1988, 1989, 1992)
• Achievements:
  • The comic strip has been widely acclaimed and remains a beloved part of pop culture, with numerous collections and treasuries published.
• Legacy:
  • Calvin and Hobbes is often regarded as one of the greatest comic strips of all time, praised for its humor, emotional depth, and philosophical insights.
• Quotes:
  • The finest comic strip I've ever read. - Charles M. Schulz (creator of Peanuts)

Tools:

• I used Affinity Photo to create this wallpaper, resizing it to fit the required dimensions and enhancing the image quality.

Dimensions:

• 2560x1600