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Hollywood may be a small world, but it’s actually a pretty large industry, and “The Studio” is getting a lot of famous faces from it to help tell their story.

Now streaming on Apple TV+, the series created by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg centers on Matt Remick (Rogen) as he’s suddenly given his dream job of running a movie studio. The studio itself is fictional, as are the movies it creates in the show, but the actors and creators it employs are very real.

With the first two episodes available now, fans have already seen a handful of the famous faces that pop in on the series, including Martin Scorsese and Bryan Cranston.

But brace yourself, because more are coming.

You can check out the full list of guest stars for the series below.

Aaron Sorkin Adam Scott Anthony Mackie Antony Starr Arthur Keng Bill Watterson Bryan...

Apple TV+’s The Studio aims to give audiences a peek behind the Hollywood curtain. Funnily enough, it was reported years ago that Seth Rogen had pitched an idea at HBO that pre-dated Entourage, but would be very similar in navigating the glamour of showbiz and would also intend to show some inside baseball on the film industry in Hollywood. Rogen gets to do it in a different fashion with his new TV series and, just like Entourage, there are cameos aplenty by a large number of people playing a version of themselves.

The Hollywood Reporter has just revealed the extensive list of who will be appearing in The Studio. If you’d rather be surprised by who shows up, you can probably consider these spoilers.

The list of Hollywood faces that will make appearances on the show include Aaron Sorkin, Adam Scott, Anthony Mackie, Antony Starr, Arthur Keng, Bill Watterson,...

Seth Rogen is "putting a band together" for his new Apple TV+ comedy The Studio.

A just-released reel shows the co-creator, director, writer, executive producer, and star rattling off just a few of the A-list names fans can expect to see this season. "I'm stressed out just thinking about it," he jokes.

Just wait until he has to figure out the show's Emmy submissions. Check out the clip below.

Here is the full list of guest stars confirmed to appear on this season of The Studio: Aaron Sorkin, Adam Scott, Anthony Mackie, Antony Starr, Arthur Keng, Bill Watterson, Bryan Cranston, Charli D’Amelio, Charlize Theron, Chris Gann, Courtney Pauroso, Dan Black, Dave Franco, David Krumholtz, Derek Wilson, Devon Bostick, Dewayne Perkins, Erin Moriarty, Greta Lee, Ice Cube, Jean Smart, Jen Statsky, Jessica Clements, Jessica St. Clair, Johnny Knoxville, Josh Hutcherson, Keyla Monterroso Mejia, Kit Hoover, Larry Brown, Lil Rel Howery,...

The Studio has revealed its full guest cast for the Hollywood sendup series co-created by Seth Rogen.

Rogen — also the lead actor, writer, director and executive producer on the Apple series about moviemaking — has taken to his director’s chair to announce the many guest stars in the comedy, which had promised A-list cameos in every episode. In The Studio, Rogen stars as Matt Remick, a newly appointed (fictional) head of the embattled Continental Studios who finds himself forever fighting and debating with his fellow creatives and demanding actors over whether art and commerce can coexist in Hollywood.

“I kind of viewed it like I was putting a band together,” Rogen explains in the new teaser, which briefly introduces a handful of characters played by some of the starry names below.

It had been previously announced that The Studio, along with Rogen, stars Kathryn Hahn, Catherine O’Hara, Ike Barinholtz and Chase Sui Wonders,...

As a comic starring an imaginative, anarchic six-year-old, it's no surprise that Calvin and Hobbes often deals with the subject of Santa Claus. Year after year, fans saw Calvin write hilarious letters to Santa and then struggle to stay on the right side of naughty/nice, with Santa himself making multiple appearances in the strip. As with many aspects of childhood, creator Bill Watterson knows how much thought kids put into Santa Claus.

Here are the 15 most heart-warming Calvin and Hobbes comics about Santa Claus, as Calvin does his best to acquire the maximum amount of "loot" while being forgiven for the worst possible behavior.

Is He Naughty or Nice? Calvin and Hobbes' December 24, 1995 Comic

Calvin's imagination is a huge factor in Calvin and Hobbes, with Watterson penning some stunning comics featuring dinosaurs, monsters and alien life in order to convey the enormity of a six-year-old's creativity. Here, Calvin imagines...

Quick Links Calvin and Hobbes Established a Significant Legacy in American Media A Calvin & Hobbes TV Show Only Exists in Theory Why a Calvin and Hobbes Adaptation Will Never Get Made

When someone thinks of the greatest and most influential comic strip of all time, it's more than likely that Charles Schultz's Peanuts is one of the first titles to come to mind. However, it's also nearly impossible to leave Bill Watterson's Calvin and Hobbes out of the conversation, especially considering the impact it's had on not just American culture, but the entire world. Given said cultural impact, some may be wondering why the strip has never been adapted into a film or television series in the 40 years since its conception. The truth is, any kind of screen adaptation or official merchandising of the characters is something that Watterson has always been vehemently opposed to. While it's more...

When Bill Watterson brought Calvin and Hobbes to an end just 10 years after its debut, readers were left saddened and wanting more - and for good reason. Calvin and Hobbes was consistently genuinely funny with every passing strip, giving readers well-rounded characters as well as a captivating story about life through the eyes of a child. The comic strip wasnt just a series of gags starring marketable characters, it was funny, thought-provoking, and oftentimes moving.

But, like all good things, Calvin and Hobbes had to come to an end eventually, as Bill Watterson decided to definitively conclude the series rather than continuously pumping out new strips and risking a decline in quality. Indeed, Calvin and Hobbes time in the comic strip world was relatively short, but in a way, thats what makes the comic so special. So, how did Bill Watterson say goodbye to his beloved characters? Well, the best...

Theres a reason Calvin and Hobbes is considered one of the greatest comic strip series of all time, and its all due to the expert storytelling and character development skills of creator Bill Watterson. Watterson not only gave readers two well-rounded and genuinely hilarious protagonists (along with a slew of great side-characters), but he also masterfully told one cohesive story about a kids childhood, while simultaneously making readers nostalgic about their own.

Calvin and Hobbes perfectly captures the feeling of being a child, complete with all the highs and lows of childhood. From playing imaginative games to enduring quizzes and homework, Calvin and Hobbes covers it all, and it does so through the eyes of six-year-old Calvin and his (allegedly) imaginary friend, Hobbes. Their story is told between the years of 1985 and 1995, giving fans a full decade of Calvin and Hobbes continuity - and it all started with the first 10 comic strips.

Calvin and Hobbes is one of the most beloved comic strips in history, and its easy to see why. Created by Bill Watterson in 1985, the comic strip ran until 1995, giving readers 10 years of imaginative adventures that perfectly captured the world through the eyes of a child - both the good and the bad. In fact, one of Calvin and Hobbes longest-running jokes is all about Calvins biggest source of frustration - and whos secretly to blame.

Throughout Calvin and Hobbes, Calvin has been notoriously bad at math. He cant pay attention to the lesson in class, and he has trouble understanding the problems during tests, quizzes, and homework. And the reason for that is explained in the series longest-running joke: its all Hobbes fault.

In the Calvin and Hobbes comic strip published November 21, 1985 (the first week of the comic strips publication), Calvin brings Hobbes to school with him. To everyone around them,...

In the early 1980s, writer S.S. Wilson was climbing over large boulders in the Mojave Desert when the thought occurred to him, “What if something was under the ground and I couldn’t get off this rock?” That thought would eventually grow into the story for one of the greatest creature features ever made, Tremors (watch it Here), which was directed by Ron Underwood from a screenplay Wilson wrote with Brent Maddock. That movie, released by Universal in 1990, introduced viewers to the subterranean monsters known as Graboids and spawned a franchise that has – so far – consisted of six direct-to-video sequels and a TV series that ran for thirteen episodes back in 2003. Wilson, Maddock, and their production company Stampede Entertainment were behind the first four movies and the TV show, and they had written a script for Tremors 5… but Universal kept the script on a shelf for several years, and when...

According to Calvin and Hobbes creator Bill Watterson, there is something every one of his iconic strip's characters have in common that is, in some way or another, they all reflect a part of the author himself. In fact, from the way Watterson describes it, Calvin might actually be the least like him of the cast.

In a 1989 interview with The Comics Journal, the author and illustrator talked about the real-life inspirations behind some of his characters, while also noting that his goal as a creator was to do more than just imitate life, but to be "true to the character[s]" as they developed over the course of Calvin and Hobbes time in publication.

That said, he did acknowledge that he manifested on the page through his characters, without the cartoon ever becoming too-overtly autobiographical especially as Watterson claimed to have been far different from Calvin as a child himself.

For decades, Calvin and Hobbes fans have debated whether Hobbes is "real" or not, but in an interview from the late 1980s, creator Bill Watterson stated that the "ultimate reality" of the tiger's true nature was not important and, in fact, Watterson suggested that the ambiguity of Hobbes' existence was actually one of the cartoon's core strengths.

Speaking with The Comics Journal in 1989, Watterson pushed back on the idea that Hobbes is "explicitly" a figment of Calvin's imagination, calling it an "assumption" on the part of adult Calvin and Hobbes readers. However, rather than asserting that the character is 100% empirically real, the artist instead advocated for a more nuanced understanding of reality when it came to the comic.

In this way, Bill Watterson offered insight into his ambitious approach to the comic medium, which he was ahead of his time in viewing as an authentic literary outlet.

Bill Watterson On...

Unless you’re willing to settle for a bootleg decal of Calvin pissing on a Ford logo, it’s not easy to get your hands on Calvin and Hobbes merch. Feeling it compromised the integrity of the strip’s thoughtful messages about childhood, creator Bill Watterson has always been adamantly opposed to licensing his characters for adaptations and products.

Still, given the strip’s popularity when it ran from 1985 to 1995, all manner of big corporations tried to convince Watterson otherwise, including McDonald’s.

Back in the twilight of the 20th century, cartoonist, illustrator and toy designer Jim Engel worked on hundreds of promotions for McDonald’s Happy Meals as the head of creative at Simon Marketing (the other McDonald’s promotion Simon Marketing was famous for: the notorious Monopoly game). A big Calvin and Hobbes fan, Engel tried to convince his corporate overlords that Watterson would never go for a Happy Meal version of the characters,...

Though they were never given real names, the parents of Calvin and Hobbes were an important part of the comic's success. Not just foils for the main character, Calvin's parents were just as much sources of philosophical musing and comedic foibles as their son.

While Calvin encapsulated childhood with its ups and downs, his parents also represented what it was like to be an adult. In these 10 best comics below, they admit they don't know what they're doing, get depressed about their achievements in life, and debate over which lessons they should teach Calvin. They also experience love and joy at having him in their lives, which made the relationship feel so real to the fans of the comic.

Calvin the Altruist June 9, 1992

Calvin proudly declares that he's been doing a good deed, saving all his snot for hospital transfusions. His mother's reactions are perfectly drawn here, making two different...

Calvin and Hobbes is a fantastic depiction of life through the eyes of a six-year-old child, allowing readers to view the world as Calvin sees it. And Calvinball is a perfect reflection of Calvins worldview, as it melds pure imagination with utter chaos. Plus, the best part is that anyone can play Calvinball, as Calvin and Hobbes finally explains the rules (and theyre actually really simple).

Calvinball made its debut in the Calvin and Hobbes comic published on October 26, 1986. At the start of the comic, Calvin and Hobbes are right in the middle of an argument about the game before devolving into a full-on brawl. While readers dont really get the chance to see Calvinball being played in its debut comic, the strip does tell fans everything they need to know about how the game is supposed to be played, and stands as the first time Calvinball ever appeared in Calvin and Hobbes.

Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson is a fun, adventurous comic strip that perfectly depicts life through the eyes of a child. Calvin is a six-year-old boy who primarily goes on adventures with his imaginary friend/stuffed animal tiger, Hobbes (though the nature of Hobbes existence is technically undetermined). And sometimes, these two - along with other Calvin and Hobbes characters - go on adventures outside the realm of their own dimension.

Calvin and Hobbes regularly sends its characters hurtling through time and exploring alternate realities, all of which are brought to life through Calvins imagination. None of it is strictly literal (unless one comic strip in particular is taken literally), meaning every imaginative realm Calvin thinks-up is another universe or time period just waiting to be explored, and readers are given a front-row seat to those exciting explorations. Here are the 10 best Calvin and Hobbes comics where they explore...

Calvin and Hobbes featured a number of hilarious cartoons that lampooned writers and the act of writing, as Calvin in particular repeatedly succumbed to literary pretensions. As with the strip's equally memorable jokes about art and artists, creator Bill Watterson used his comic duo to offer cogent criticism of writers, as well as the position of writers in American culture.

Despite being only six-years-old, Calvin routinely displayed a surprisingly detailed perception of art and culture though by a strip's conclusion, this tended to curl back into childish confusion for the sake of a solid punchline.

Fans of Calvin and Hobbes know that it was often far from a simple cartoon about a boy and his "imaginary" tiger, and artist Bill Watterson never hesitated to throw a lot of highbrow concepts at his readers when it suited him, albeit usually in Calvin's twisted formulation.

Calvin Takes The First Step On Every...

Bill Watterson's iconic comic strip Calvin and Hobbes frequently featured jokes about so-called "high art," as young protagonist Calvin often found himself the mouthpiece for his creator's ideas about art and culture. Calvin often fancied himself something of an audience, leaving Hobbes to play the proxy for skeptical, bemused newspaper readers across the nation.

Watterson's commentary on artistic trends, and the role of the artis in contemporary society, are among the most detailed, nuanced ideas that the artist ever put into the mouth of the irreverent young Calvin, who typically veered off from Watterson's astute observations to arrive at a hilariously iconoclastic conclusion.

Throughout Calvin & Hobbes run, Calvin often dreamed of achieving both critical and commercial acclaim as an artist but more often than not, found himself consigned to the sad fate of so many creative minds, to be misunderstood by those around him.

Calvin, Like Many Great Artists,...

Through its brief, but impactful ten-year run in publication, Calvin and Hobbes offered a singular perspective on modern culture, as insightful as it was amusing including many classic strips where creator Bill Waterson explored the impact of television on society through his young protagonist Calvin, who loved TV as much as anything.

Watterson's comic often touched on prevailing criticisms of TV, which were prevalent in the mid-1980s through mid-1990s, when Calvin & Hobbes ran in newspapers across America. The artist used Calvin's Pov, as a young and often iconoclastic child, to undermine these criticisms at times but also to offer an honest account of when they might have merit.

In either case, some of Calvin & Hobbes' most memorable jokes involved television, as either part of the set-up, or the punchline, making it a valuable subject to explore the strip's take on in more detail.

Calvin Argues In Favor Of...

There are few comic strips in the history of the medium that are as genuinely hilarious as Calvin and Hobbes. From the masterful way Bill Watterson captures everyday life through the eyes of an imaginative child, to the incredibly smart and witty humor throughout, Calvin and Hobbes is arguably the funniest and all around best comic strip out there. However, as with everything, there are certainly some Calvin and Hobbes comics that are funnier than others, and they seem to have been published in August 1994.

Original Calvin and Hobbes Books with all Strips

Title

Release Date

Strips

The Essential Calvin and Hobbes

September 1988

November 18, 1985 (first strip) to August 17, 1986 & August 18, 1986 to May 23, 1987

The Authoritative Calvin and Hobbes: A Calvin and Hobbes Treasury

October 1990

May 24, 1987 to February 21, 1988 & February 22, 1988 to December 4, 1988

The Indispensable Calvin and Hobbes: A Calvin and Hobbes Treasury

October 1992

December 5, 1988 to September 10, 1989 & September 11, 1989 to July 15, 1990

Attack of the Deranged Mutant...

At its core, Calvin and Hobbes tends to stay grounded in some semblance of reality. Sure, theres the pervading question of whether Hobbes is real or make-believe (a question that creator Bill Watterson refuses to answer). But most stories take place in the real world as Calvin experiences it.

While Calvin has his solo adventures as Spaceman Spiff, those fantasies don't usually involve Hobbes. Sometimes, however, the titular pair of best friends will find themselves in a fantastical situation straight out of a science fiction story. Whether its time travel, cloning or journeys through outer space, these adventures make up some of the most memorable that Watterson ever produced. The best of these arent limited to a single days strip, but unfold over the course of days or weeks. Here are the greatest sci-fi storylines from Calvin and Hobbes run.

The Transmogrifiers Debut Turns Calvin into a Tiger March 23 April 3, 1987

From Calvins perspective,...

A lot of us who grew up reading Calvin and Hobbes were confused why the beloved comic strip didn’t spawn any tie-in merch, like most other hugely popular intellectual properties. Where were the plush toys? The breakfast cereals? The fast food collector’s cup slathered in toxic paint?

Calvin and Hobbes creator Bill Watterson, however, wanted no part of that, famously refusing to license his characters for a quick buck. But while Watterson was able to keep corporate merchandising schemes at bay, he was less successful with bootleggers. Hence why some people in the ‘90s had shirts in which the underage Calvin and the imaginary Hobbes were seen partying at Mardi Gras.

But by far the most widespread Calvin and Hobbes bootleg was the decal featuring an image of Calvin defiantly taking a whiz. The image originated from a strip in which Calvin fills a water balloon, and, according...

Calvin and Hobbes captures childhood perfectly, from imaginative play to struggles in school and at home. Bill Watterson's art style in Calvin and Hobbes is iconic, showing his creativity with styles like cubism, which is showcased in one of these strips. Another comic features Hobbes being opposed to time travel, unless snacks are involved - one of the many hilarious comic strips that just turned 30!

There are few comic strips more beloved than Calvin and Hobbes, as the series perfectly captures life as a child in ways few have managed before or since. From the imaginative play Calvin has with Hobbes (his anthropomorphic tiger/stuffed animal imaginary friend), to the struggles every kid faces both in school and at home, Calvin and Hobbes nails every aspect of the childhood experience.

Created by Bill Watterson in 1985, Calvin and Hobbes not only tells a fantastical and heartwarming non-linear story about a boy and his best friend,...

Calvin and Hobbes takes readers on whimsical misadventures with Calvin and his best friend, the anthropomorphic tiger Hobbes. Imagination runs wild in Calvin's world, where he transforms classmates, parents, and even bedtimes into epic Spaceman Spiff adventures. Spaceman Spiff helps Calvin navigate through school, dodgeball, and even his own swingset in hilarious and imaginative ways.

Calvin and Hobbes famously charts the whimsically mischievous misadventures of the titular troublemakers, Calvin and his anthropomorphic tiger (aka imaginary best friend) Hobbes. Created by Bill Watterson, Calvin and Hobbes masterfully captures the true essence of being a kid, which is the cornerstone of every single comic strip.

Aside from the very existence of Hobbes (which may or may not be imaginary), the comic mostly takes place in the real world, though it regularly transports readers to the alternate universe of Calvins imagination, which is where fans read the adventures of Spaceman Spiff, Calvins space-fairing alter ego.

Calvin and Hobbes often delved into profound philosophical discussions through the whimsical interactions of its protagonists. Bill Watterson's comic offered equal parts humor and deep reflections on life, existence, often bringing the moral quandaries of being human to the forefront of the strip's humor. Through the characters of Calvin and Hobbes, Watterson tackled big questions about human nature, morality, and the purpose of life, doing it all with wit and wisdom.

Calvin and Hobbes was more than just an amusing comic strip; it was often a philosophical masterpiece. Following Calvin, a ten-year-old boy, and his stuffed tiger Hobbes, who he brings to life through his imagination, the comic strip has practically everything a casual comic fan could want: adventure, comedy, and even occasional tragedy. Through it all, the humor of the series was always tinged with thoughtful reflections on existence.

Bill Watterson, the creator of Calvin and Hobbes, was a philosopher himself,...

Calvin and Hobbes mini-story implies that Hobbes is physically real after all, tying Calvin to a chair in a way impossible for someone to do to themselves. Bill Watterson clarifies that Hobbes isn't just Calvin's imaginary friend, but an independent person with his own thoughts, feelings, and motivations. The idea that Hobbes is real in Calvin and Hobbes adds to the fun and whimsical nature of the comic strip, encouraging readers to enjoy the adventures.

Calvin and Hobbes is a beloved comic strip following the adventures of Calvin and his imaginary best friend (and anthropomorphic tiger) Hobbes. Or, is it? Calvin and Hobbes creator Bill Watterson was adamant for years that Hobbes wasnt merely some imaginary friend, stressing how real he was to Calvin, which made Hobbes just as much a literal character as a representation of childhood imagination. However, theres one Calvin and Hobbes mini-story that takes that idea a bit further,...

Calvin and Hobbes featured standalone works of art but occasionally had longer story arcs that deepened the lore of the strip. The longest storylines included Calvin and Hobbes going to Mars, Calvin's failed kidnapping plan, and mysterious snowmen coming to life. Bill Watterson's artwork shines in stories like Calvin losing control of gravity and Calvin inventing a duplicator that causes chaos.

Calvin and Hobbes was best known for its daily musings on life and its look inside the mind of a 6-year-old with an overactive imagination. While some weeks would focus around a particular theme or setting, for the most part, each days strips were standalone works of art. However, throughout the course of the strips 10-year run, creator Bill Watterson did occasionally experiment with longer story arcs.

These stories started off relatively short, with Watterson devoting a weeks worth of strips to a narrative like Calvin getting sent...

Adapted by director Yoshiyuki Momose (a former animator at Studio Ghibli) and screenwriter Yoshiaki Nishimura (a former producer at Studio Ghibli) from a popular British children’s novel of the last decade, the Studio Ponoc production The Imaginary undermines much of its breathless talk of imagination by transparently and schematically tracing the footsteps of children’s entertainment titans. Its opening act introduces us to a pastel-colored, Ghibliesque English city where a lonely yet free-spirited little girl named Anna lives with her hardworking single mother in an adorably quaint family-run bookshop. She is quite imaginative: we know this because we see literal magic emanate out of her CD player when she puts on her favorite song, before flashily animated fantasy sequences literally morph her real-world surroundings into colorful (if generic) fantasy settings. First off: a Christmas land with reindeer, sleds, and yetis in the attic.

The story is not framed from Amanda’s point of view,...

Calvin and Hobbes is a beloved comic strip created by Bill Watterson that ran from 1985 to 1995. The comic follows the adventures of a young boy named Calvin and his anthropomorphic stuffed tiger, Hobbes. The comic strip is known for its wit, humor, and heartwarming moments between the two friends - these are 10 of the best Calvin and Hobbes comics from June 1994.

Calvin and Hobbes is a beloved comic strip series focused on an honest depiction of life as seen through the eyes of a child, complete with heartfelt moments, social commentary, and hilarious humor. The strip was created by Bill Watterson in 1985 and ran for ten years before ending in 1995. And within that relatively short period of time, Watterson gave fans some of the best panels in the history of the short-form comic strip medium.

Calvin is just a normal six-year-old boy who primarily hangs out with his imaginary friend...

Calvin and Hobbes creator Bill Watterson learned key lessons from Charles Schulz's Peanuts; while the long-running strip taught him that humor should have an "emotional edge," the commercialization of Peanuts was something he rejected for his own work. Schulz's influence on Watterson's comic strip, Calvin and Hobbes, was evident in its humor and character development, while Watterson can be said to have defined himself as an artist instead of a businessperson in response to the merchandising craze surrounding Peanuts and other strips, such as Garfield. In their own ways, both Bill Watterson and Charles Schulz remained relentlessly committed to their art, though they had differing views on their end goals for it.

Calvin and Hobbes creator Bill Watterson was never shy about how indebted he was a cartoonist to Charles Schulz, the groundbreaking artist behind Peanuts something a biography of Schulz essentially distills down to two critical lessons Watterson took from the older artist.

Calvin and Hobbes became iconic for showcasing a unique friendship dynamic between its titular characters; though Calvin is often remembered as the funny one, Hobbes was equally amusing in many of Bill Watterson's best strips. Through memorably recurring gags and the contrasting personalities of its main characters, creator Bill Watterson brought one of the most iconic friendships in comic history into existence. Just as his personality was starkly different from Calvin's, resulting in the strip's unforgettable dynamic, Hobbes' humor was also a pleasant contrast from his human friend's wild antics and existential ponderings.

First published in 1985, Calvin and Hobbes became a worldwide obsession, one that still thrives today as much a result of Hobbes' hilarity as Calvin's humor. In the comics' first strip, creator Bill Watterson introduced readers to the six-year-old Calvin and his pet tiger, Hobbes, and instantly captured their hearts. Over the next ten years, he produced...

Calvin and Hobbes is a brilliant depiction of life through the eyes of a child, but sometimes that child can be pure evil. Throughout the series, Calvin has been cruel to his classmates, wished death upon his enemies, and even momentarily gave up having morals altogether. Calvin's actions in Calvin and Hobbes reveal a dark side to the titular character, proving that Calvin is kind of... evil.

Created by Bill Watterson, Calvin and Hobbes is a heartwarming comic strip that delves into the imagination and wonder that comes with being a kid. Readers see the world through Calvins eyes, as he and his best friend, an anthropomorphic tiger named Hobbes, go on all sorts of fun adventures together. While the underlying theme of nearly every comic sends a message about traversing the landscape of everyday life as a kid, its not always so heartfelt.

More often than not, Calvin and...

Calvin and Hobbes often featured humorous food-centric comics, showcasing Calvin's creative culinary adventures and using dinner-time as a perfect opportunity to depict his interactions with his family. The comic strips's food jokes offer a great insight into Bill Watterson's comedic mindset, which made Calvin and Hobbes a national success during its ten years of syndication, and beyond. Through food-related humor, Calvin and Hobbes explored themes of friendship, family dynamics, and the joys and struggles of childhood.

Calvin and Hobbes is famous for great takes on a wide variety of subjects from growing up, to reckoning with death, to food. Creator Bill Watterson often had something amusing to say on the last subject, whether that was Calvin grossing out Susie Derkins with lunchtime tales of suspicious meat, or Calvin trying to be nice and bringing his mom breakfast in bed.

Many Calvin and Hobbes comics dealt with food in one way or another,...

Fan art brings unlikely heroes together, sparking imagination and nostalgia for beloved characters like Calvin and Hobbes and The Rocketeer. Adam Murphy's creative blend of art styles captures the essence of Calvin and Hobbes' humorous charm mixed with The Rocketeer's classic hero intensity. Spaceman Spiff's presence in the fan art opens up the possibility for a chance meeting with The Rocketeer, highlighting the importance of fan art in community engagement.

An awesome piece of fan art imagining an exhilarating team-up between Calvin and Hobbes' Spaceman Spiff and the Rocketeer once again proves that anything is possible in the Multiverse. This mesmerizing take on two heroes not normally associated with each other captures the viewer's imagination with hints of whimsy and nostalgia for the future and past of the heroes' adventures.

The piece of art, which was created by artist Adam Murphy and posted to his @adammurphyart account on Instagram,...

Calvin and Hobbes is a beloved comic strip that humorously tackles real-world issues kids face, while also including hilariously iconic mischief in practically every strip. The comic strip remains relevant and hilarious, from pranks to existential child-life dilemmas. Calvin highlights the importance of enjoying childhood and imagination before growing up, which shines through in his love for Hobbes.

Described as the last great newspaper comic strip, Calvin and Hobbes details the hilarious and surprisingly heartfelt adventures of a six-year-old boy and his best friend, an anthropomorphic tiger. Created by Bill Watterson in 1985, Calvin and Hobbes is beloved by millions of readers around the world, and the reason why is obvious. The mischief these two main characters get up to is iconic, and the real-world issues the comic tackles - primarily those of an average kid - are timelines.

One of the coolest things about Calvin and Hobbes, aside from its...

Calvin and Hobbes tackled heavy topics like death with a special kind of charm, providing emotionally-rich narratives and relatable humor that helps readers confront the timeless subject of mortality. Bill Watterson's comics highlighted the existential dread of life through Calvin's conversations with Hobbes, balancing emotionally deep, resonant musings with lighthearted punchlines about life and death. Calvin and Hobbes navigated even the darkest topics with grace, showcasing the characters' ability to process all parts of life, including the loss of it.

Bill Watterson's Calvin and Hobbes remains one of the most beloved syndicated comics of all-time. The series is a love-letter to childhood, covering all the simplicity and hardship that comes with growing up. Watterson proves to understand this phase of life, not just the tender moments, but also the difficult lessons that make it especially formative.

Calvin and Hobbes tackled the concept of death quite a few times despite...

Calvin and Hobbes didn't rely on pop culture references, making its humor and themes timeless and enjoyable for readers 30 years later. Bill Watterson's detailed images and storytelling created comics that felt fresh and funny, even decades after their original publication. The series tackled big subjects like friendship, life's pleasures, and childhood whimsy, offering laughs and insightful moments for readers of all ages.

The classic comic strip Calvin and Hobbes ran for 10 glorious years, from 1985 to 1995. The series was one of the most popular newspaper comics in the world at its height, appealing to readers of all ages. Even 40 years later, its legacy of humor and pathos makes it popular for nostalgic adults, and a new generation of young readers.

Common knowledge suggests that comedy ages the fastest of any genre, and often ages poorly. However, as Calvin and Hobbes didn't depend on a lot of pop culture references, and...

The "World's Finest" backups in Wonder Woman are a humorous nod to classic comic strips like Peanuts and Calvin and Hobbes. These stories span years in the lives of second-generation heroes, giving a peek into their adventures and daily lives as kids. Writer Tom King infuses light-hearted comedy into these Trinity backups to balance out the serious political thriller in the main plot.

The pages of the current Wonder Woman comic are full of spycraft, violence, and death but they also hold a hilarious "World's Finest" backup series about Dianas daughter, Lizzie, and her big brothers, Superman Jon Kent and Robin Damian Wayne. In an interview with Screen Rant, writer Tom King opens up about his inspirations for the Trinity backup stories: classic newspaper comic strips, including both Peanuts and Calvin and Hobbes.

So this is like, you know, my reach out to people like Watterson and Schulz and Breathed,...

Watterson's Calvin and Hobbes explores childhood complexities - from playful moments to serious reflections on mortality and grief. Reflecting societal changes, a 1994 comic strip featuring a bomb joke now carries darker connotations in the era of school violence. While maintaining a whimsical tone, the comic dives into deep topics like death and war, presenting a nuanced view of childhood and growing up.

Bill Watterson's Calvin and Hobbes is known for its insightful depiction of childhood, following the imaginative, reckless Calvin and his stuffed tiger Hobbes. While Calvin and Hobbes is as family-friendly as contemporaries like Garfield and The Family Circus, it goes further in exploring the trials and tribulations of childhood, digging into what it feels like to be an excitable, curious kid running up against the adult world. However, in one 1994 strip, that realistic depiction takes a dark turn.

Published April 9, 1994, this Calvin and Hobbes strip just turned...

Cartoonist Kerry Callen combines Calvin and Hobbes with Shazam in a heartwarming tribute to Bill Watterson's creations. Callen is no stranger to Shazam, having drawn the character in at least one other strip. Shazam and Calvin and Hobbes offer children ways to cope with the world, providing joy and humor.

Acclaimed artist Kerry Callen has combined Calvin and Hobbes with Shazam, creating the perfect tribute to Bill Watterson. Callen, whose art has graced the pages of Mad and other humor publications, mixes Wattersons endearing duo with the Worlds Mightiest Mortal. While it may seem like an odd pairing at first, Callens heartwarming cartoon highlights the similarities Shazam shares with Calvin and Hobbes.

Kerry Callen unveiled the four panel strip in a post on Instagram. Callen inserts Billy Batson into Calvins shoes, and swaps out Hobbes for Tawky Tawny. The strip, called Billy and Tawny, features Billy and Tawny enjoying a lazy afternoon,...

The year was 1985 when Super Mario Bros. took the Nintendo Entertainment System by storm; Bill Watterson’s Calvin and Hobbes debuted in newspapers, and two unlikely friends named Marty McFly and Emmett Lathrop Brown piloted cinema’s most iconic time machine to a year when Panama hats and kitten heels were all the rage, 1955.

Fiercely protected at a level akin to Ghostbusters and Star Wars by millennials worldwide, Robert Zemeckis’s Back to the Future sits enthroned at Nostalgia Mountain’s top. The original film has spawned two sequels, a cartoon series, video game adaptations, a Broadway musical, and more. But how does it hold up by today’s standards? Strap on your seatbelt, and prepare yourselves to see some serious shit because this is Back to the Future Revisited.

In 1977, Robert Zemeckis did the unthinkable. He bulldozed into Amblin Entertainment without an appointment, heading straight for Steven Spielberg’s office.

Adventure-filled art combines Calvin and Hobbes with Indiana Jones in a brilliant mashup showcasing their adventurous spirits. Seasoned artist Adam Murphy skillfully recreates Bill Watterson's art style, capturing the timeless, whimsical essence of the characters. Indiana Jones seems to be a prime inspiration for Murphy's art at the moment, as he is featured in multiple posts.

Indiana Jones and the dynamic duo of Calvin and Hobbes come together in adventure-filled art that pays homage to Bill Watterson’s iconic art style. While it may seem like an unusual team-up, the combination is absolutely brilliant, blending two beloved fandoms to create something exceptionally unique. However, this piece does raise an important question: Who's the better adventurer, Indiana or Calvin?

While this may initially appear as an unlikely partnership, this crossover is perfect considering all three characters' adventurous spirits.

Adam Murphy, a seasoned artist with experience at Disney, Lucasfilm, Animal Logic,...

Calvin and Hobbes' first comic strip reveals Calvin catching a real anthropomorphic tiger, challenging perceptions of Hobbes' existence. Calvin takes his dad's advice to "bring it home and stuff it" literally, leading to the creation of a lifelong friendship with Hobbes. Whether real or imaginary, the origin story of Calvin and Hobbes is both humorous and surprising, adding depth to the beloved comic strip series.

Calvin and Hobbes is a beloved comic strip that explores the imagination of a child through the many fun adventures he has with his stuffed animal tiger. However, upon taking a closer look at the origin of the series, it seems Calvin and Hobbes was a bit more literal than many fans gave it credit for, as the comic’s very first strip reveals the hilarious way the iconic titular characters met.

Calvin and Hobbes was created by cartoonist Bill Watterson, and the series ran from 1985 to 1995. Throughout every strip,...

Watterson's art is masterful, showcasing detailed surroundings, expressive characters, and dynamic movement in Calvin and Hobbes comics. From realistic moments by the fire to imaginative fantasies about dinosaurs and aliens, Watterson's art captures the essence of childhood and Calvin's adventures. Genius use of negative space, hyper-kinetic movement, and experimental art styles that come out of nowhere reveal Watterson's impressive range as an artist.

Bill Watterson's Calvin and Hobbes is one of the most beloved comics in history, depicting the adventures of imaginative kid Calvin and his (possibly) imaginary friend Hobbes the tiger. However, while the sweet-natured, endlessly imaginative strip deserves plaudits for its insightful take on childhood, it should also be celebrated for the high quality of its art.

Watterson has argued that the strip never makes it definitive whether or not Hobbes is truly imaginary, saying that while adults make that assumption, there are strips where Hobbes seemingly...

Calvin and Hobbes evoke nostalgia through relatable adventures, capturing the essence of childhood humor. The classic series resonates with readers by touching on universal childhood experiences like hating homework and dealing with bullies. Calvin and his vivid imagination highlight the magic of childhood, making Calvin and Hobbes a timeless and humorous comic strip.

Calvin and Hobbes is the funniest nostalgic comic that keeps fans coming back time-after-time. The adventures of Calvin and his stuffed tiger Hobbes have become some of the most well-known stories in comic history. They consistently dip in and out of the surreal to conjure up relatable moments that many readers will identify with in order to get a good laugh. The good-natured humor of the classic series has placed it squarely in the comic strip Hall of Fame long after its final publication, but its themes of childhood are what always bring fans back.

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For years, Awesome Art We’ve Found Around The Net has been about two things only – awesome art and the artists that create it. With that in mind, we thought why not take the first week of the month to showcase these awesome artists even more? Welcome to “Awesome Artist We’ve Found Around The Net.” In this column, we are focusing on one artist and the awesome art that they create, whether they be amateur, up and coming, or well established. The goal is to uncover these artists so even more people become familiar with them. We ask these artists a few questions to see their origins, influences, and more. If you are an awesome artist or know someone that should be featured, feel free to contact me at any time at theodorebond@joblo.com.This month we are very pleased to bring you the awesome art of…

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin ranks second in the top 20 adult graphic novels of 2023, beating out several notable manga titles. Tmnt: The Last Ronin stands out as one of the only three non-manga comics in the ranking, making it the only Western comic to make the top 10. The Last Ronin's unique storytelling, separate comic universe, and upcoming video game have made it a fan-favorite Tmnt comic series and a must-read for fans.

The top 20 adult graphic novels from 2023 have been revealed with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin coming out on top among the comic market. Data provided by Circana BookScan places it in second place in the ranking, topped only by the manga, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. As a result, it is the only Western comic to rank in the top 10.

Circana BookScan is known for its graphic novel rankings, tallying sales information monthly and annual records.

Manga's embrace of the light novel title format has helped attract readers and form vibrant fan communities. Manga dominated the adult graphic novel category in 2023, with top-selling titles consistently outperforming American comics. The hyper-specific and distinctive nature of light novel titles make them more accessible, memorable, and easily discoverable by potential readers.

The start of a new year means that many industries are looking back at the year that just concluded and celebrating their most notable success stories. The manga and comics industries are no different, and during the first few months of the new year, fans of both mediums can expect to see various figures and sales reports covering the events of 2023. Of course, whenever manga and comic sales figures are released, fans of both mediums debate which is selling better. But one fascinating theory for why manga is currently so culturally dominant in America is because it has...

Calvin's whimsical imagination brings dinosaurs to life in detention, showcasing Watterson's surreal storytelling brilliance. Watterson's art speaks volumes in a dialogue-free comic, capturing the humor and charm of Calvin's dinosaur daydreams. Calvin's mischievous antics and his mother's patient parenting collide in a humorous comic where a candy-eating dinosaur becomes part of the daily routine.

Embark on a whimsical journey through the brilliantly imaginative realm of Bill Watterson's Calvin and Hobbes with the top ten most surreal comics that ingeniously blend the iconic duo with dinosaurs. This list is a can't-miss for fans of this imaginative six-year-old boy and his anthropomorphic tiger companion, as it features some of Watterson's most legendary creations.

Within the enchanting realm of Calvin and Hobbes, dinosaurs emerge as recurring luminaries, infusing Calvin's boundless imagination with vibrant life. Watterson's brilliance unfolds in transforming the mundane into the extraordinary, as evidenced by this list spotlighting the top...

Prime's Merry Little Batman explores a heartwarming and comedic take on Bruce and Damian Wayne's father-son relationship in a crime-free Gotham. The animated movie has earned positive reviews from critics and audiences, leading to a TV series spin-off titled Bat-Family. The ensemble cast of Merry Little Batman includes Hollywood regulars, British character actors, and new-age voice actors, with a new voice actor taking on the role of Batman.

The DC Universe had a Christmas surprise for Batman fans, thanks to the diverse cast leading the animated holiday comedy Merry Little Batman. While the Caped Crusader usually has a reputation for questionable parenting in comic books, the Prime Video original is an interesting take on Bruce and Damian Wayne’s turbulent father-son relationship. Set in a crime-free Gotham, the story occurs one Christmas when Batman is unexpectedly called into action and Damian is left alone at Wayne Manor. Transforming into...