The Calvin and Hobbes Portable Compendium Set 1 (Volume 1)
The first set of books collecting Bill Watterson's timeless Calvin and Hobbes comics in a compact, portable format designed to introduce the timeless adventures of a boy and his stuffed tiger to a new generation of readers. Featuring nearly 500 comics from the strip's debut in November 1985 through March 1987, this is the first set in a series of seven.
"At some level, all American childhoods are the same, which probably explains our lasting love affair with Calvin and Hobbes." —The Washington Post
Calvin and Hobbes is unquestionably one of the most popular comic strips of all time. The imaginative world of a boy and his real-only-to-him tiger first appeared in 1985 and could be read in more than 2,400 newspapers when Bill Watterson retired on January 1, 1996.
This compact, portable new format is designed to introduce the timeless adventures of Calvin and Hobbes to a new generation of readers, and will fit easily into backpacks as well as on the collector's shelf. Featuring archival slipcase and cover art selected by the author, The Calvin and Hobbes Portable Compendium pays tribute to the strip's origin in newspapers while appealing to both new and existing fans of Calvin and Hobbes.
This set is composed of two 144-page paperback books, including nearly 500 comics from the strip's debut in Nov. 1985 through March 1987. It is the first of seven sets total to be released between 2023 and 2026.
Book At A Glance
# of Pages: 288
Book Binding: Paperback
Year of Publication: 2023
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
Language: en
ISBN: 9781524884970
Creator Bio
Bill Watterson is an American cartoonist and author best known for his beloved comic strip, "Calvin and Hobbes." Born in 1958 in Washington, D.C., Watterson grew up in rural Ohio and developed a love for drawing and comics at a young age. After studying political science at Kenyon College, he pursued a career in cartooning and eventually landed a job at a Cincinnati-based advertising agency. In 1985, Watterson's iconic "Calvin and Hobbes" strip debuted in newspapers, capturing the hearts of readers with its clever humor and poignant insights. The strip ran until 1995, earning Watterson numerous accolades and a dedicated fan base. Since then, he has remained largely out of the public eye, focusing on painting and other personal projects.
