Calvin and Hobbes

One of the most famous and best loved cartoons of all time is the boy-tiger duo of Calvin and Hobbes, created by Tim Watterson. Published for a 10-year span (with one short hiatus) from 1985-1995, audiences were treated to the antics of a 6-year old and his stuffed animal tiger, Hobbes, which appears to be real and interacts with Calvin as one of his friends. Wise well-beyond his 1st grader years, Calvin has a wry commentary on life in general. Hobbes encourages him often in his escapades, or "helping" Calvin with his schoolwork.

The Calvin and Hobbes comic strip continues to enjoy a great fan base through a number of published books. However, no other officially licensed merchandise is available. To enjoy some of the classic C&H frames and to find out more about Watterson's creations, click here.

The Far Side Cartoons

Who doesn't love Gary Larson's favorite cartoon series, "The Far Side?" This creative genius from Tacoma, Washington published thousands of single-pane drawings in a 10-year period from the 1980s to the 1990s. Poking fun at scientists, angels/devils, silly human beings and smart animals, Larson's commentary was even funnier than his clever artwork.

Although Mr. Larson does not continue to draw his highly popular comic strip, The Far Side lives on in numerous books, calendars, t-shirts and more. For a great compilation of The Far Side cartoons and more information about Larson himself, visit my hub.

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