Jump into the earliest adventures of an extraordinary duo-- mischievous Calvin and his sardonic
tiger Hobbes. It's tuna fish traps time travel snowman armies and schoolyard woes--blending
sharp wit wild imagination and heartfelt moments in every strip. The Essential Calvin and
Hobbes is the perfect introduction to one of the most beloved comic strips of all time. This
treasury brings together the first two Calvin and Hobbes collections-- Calvin and Hobbes and
Something Under the Bed Is Drooling -- covering November 18 1985 to May 23 1987. The treasury
begins with a foreword by Charles M. Schulz along with a bonus 16-page full-color story
exclusive and the illustrated poem "A Nauseous Nocturne." A mix of classic black-and-white
daily strips and vividly colored Sunday comics showcases Bill Watterson's incredible artistic
range and sharp timeless humor. With over 250 pages this collection captures the essence of
childhood imagination rebellion and curiosity through the unforgettable duo of Calvin a
wildly inventive six-year-old and Hobbes his loyal (and sometimes ferocious) stuffed tiger.
Features include: Includes first two collections: Calvin and Hobbes and Something Under the
Bed Is Drooling Bonus 16-page full-color story and illustrated poem Foreword by Charles M.
Schulz Mix of black-and-white dailies and full-color Sunday strips Covers strips from Nov 1985
to May 1987 The brilliance of Calvin and Hobbes lies not only in its comedy but also in its
depth. Watterson uses everyday moments--battles over bathtime awkward school photos epic
snowball fights--to explore bigger ideas about friendship family creativity and the
wonderful weirdness of growing up. Whether Calvin is zipping through time in a cardboard
box-turned-time machine creating mutant snowmen in the yard or musing about life's meaning
under the stars the strip strikes a rare balance between laugh-out-loud funny and unexpectedly
profound. Hobbes with his dry wit and tiger-like instincts is the perfect foil to Calvin's
chaos grounding their friendship in warmth and wonder. A must-have for longtime fans and new
readers of all ages The Essential Calvin and Hobbes is not just a comic collection--it's a
celebration of imagination wit and the endurance of a boy and his tiger navigating the world
trying to make sense of it one outrageous adventure at a time.
