This was my first favorite strip when I first started reading C&H. I was going to do 100 strips, then 50 but I didn't want any mediocre strips on my list, I wanted the best of the best. I can confidently state that Calvin and Hobbes outclasses the rest of the comic strip world more than anything else has ever outclassed the rest of its medium. August 16, 2018 We've created a special Calvinball-themed comic collection, highlighting one of the many iconic themes from Bill Watterson's beloved comic strip. While joyful, the holiday season can also be stressful for many and that's A-O.K. But don't worry, once Calvin fixes the kinks on his machine I'm sure he'll end up looking just like Hobbes. Taylor Swift is famous for her Easter eggs on social media that hint at what is coming next for her. Join Calvin and Hobbes on all their adventures in this four-volume collection of every comic strip from the comic strip’s 11-year history (from 1985 to 1996). Valentine's Day Downhill Disasters Bus … Calvin's mom would never let him smoke. More from Calvin and Hobbes. If you think about it, Calvin was really quite an anomaly in popular entertainment -- not just in comics, but in anything, be it movies, TV, etc. And it's really a shame that it's so difficult to quantify this strip's greatness. Stuff blowing up; what's not to like?- Bill, © Universal Press SyndicateThis, in my developed opinion, is the funniest strip ever released. The difference is that those two were well-meaning kids. Going to school every day and seeing all the ways we didn't fit in, it was nice to see someone like us, who was intelligent and independent, and didn't need to be a smile-plastered Mouseketeer to enjoy life. $140 at Amazon This was one of the earlier Calvin and Hobbes strips, and is widely regarded as the first truly hilarious strip. Really not much to say about it, except that it's funny. This story reminds me that I've been able to relate to "Calvin and Hobbes" more than just about anything else in the world.- Jon, © Universal Press SyndicateIt's hilarious to see Calvin take a huge shit on the hunting industry's favorite rationalization. I hope you check it out! Calvin and his hyperactive imagination strike again, this time transforming him into a tiny, adorable tiger. Two parts of one of the greatest Calvin and Hobbes stories ever. November is such an underrated month. I have had many different types of baked mac and cheese and most are dry. Trending Comics Political Cartoons Web Comics All Categories Popular Comics A-Z Comics … The school system is more of a test for being able to acquire knowledge than preparation for anything worthwhile.- Nick, © Universal Press SyndicateCalvin and Hobbes is sometimes at its best when it's bizarre, and this is definitely one of the more bizarre strips. Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson Which you could probably figure out. If you buy something from a Polygon link, Vox Media may earn a commission. I have a pretty small face in general, so I prefer having my homemade ones so they fit better. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Clare Regelbrugge, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Sign in to comment to your favorite stories, participate in your community and interact with your friends. The hardcover edition is temporarily out of stock. There is no need for words, the pictures speak for themselves. I wouldn't listen to two real people talk about whether to put their kid in day care, why would anyone actually read this? Hope you enjoy. Radhi, SUNY Stony Brook3. GoComics.com - Search Form Search. Many consider this to be the first funny C&H strip. Somebody must be wearing their lucky rocketship underpants today, because fans of Calvin & Hobbes can grab The Complete Calvin & Hobbes, the only complete collection of the long-running comic strip, for way less than list price on Amazon. The Transmogrifier was composed of several strips, and was even made more efficient when held within the parameters of a squirt gun. He called me a dingbat.- Nick, © Universal Press SyndicateThis was possibly the first great Calvin and Hobbes strip.