Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson

Meet Calvin—a chaos-loving six-year-old—and Hobbes, his witty tiger friend. This first collection launches the iconic strip and friendship with snowball fights, time travel, philosophical musings, and original humor that captures the magic of childhood. This is only the beginning! The very first volume of Calvin and Hobbes introduces the world to the most unforgettable duo in comics: Calvin, a wildly imaginative six-year-old, and Hobbes, his sharp-witted tiger companion who springs to life when no one else is watching. Together they mix everyday childhood events with adventure, rebellion, satire, and laughter—whether they’re building mutant snowmen, outsmarting babysitters, or pondering life’s biggest questions under the stars. Originally published in newspapers between November 1985 and August 1986, these early strips showcase the humor, heart, and razor-sharp wit that would make Calvin and Hobbes a global phenomenon. This debut volume also features exclusive original content with a foreword by Pulitzer Prize–winning cartoonist Garry Trudeau. Highlights from this collection include: Read more

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From the Publisher Rediscover the beginning of a friendship that continues to delight generations of readers. This first Calvin and Hobbes collection introduces readers to Calvin, a loud, brilliant, troublemaking six-year-old, and Hobbes, the stuffed tiger who becomes a living, breathing companion whenever adults aren’t looking. Their world is both familiar and fantastical: a backyard becomes a battlefield, a cardboard box becomes a spaceship, and a quiet moment under the stars becomes a conversation about the meaning of life. Featuring Bill Watterson’s earliest strips, this debut volume captures the humor, tenderness, and imagination that made Calvin and Hobbes a modern classic. The Complete Calvin and Hobbes Something Under the Bed Is Drooling Yukon Ho! The Calvin and Hobbes Lazy Sunday Book (Volume 4) Weirdos from Another Planet! (Volume 5) The Calvin and Hobbes Portable Compendium Set 1 (Volume 1) Add to Cart Add to Cart Add to Cart Add to Cart Add to Cart Add to Cart Customer Reviews 13,644 1,239 701 1,439 1,207 858 Price $134 22 $8 41 $9 37 $9 09 $8 01 $13 21 Complete your Calvin and Hobbes collection! Hardcover Box Set Paperback Paperback Paperback Paperback Paperback Box Set