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:
The cardboard box as spaceship time machine and invention lab Calvin's epic dinosaur
daydreams interrupting schoolwork Monsters lurking under the bed (with Hobbes playing along)
Snowball fights sledding crashes and bizarre snow sculptures Calvin's ongoing battles with
homework babysitters and classmate and neighbor Susie Derkins. Philosophical banter on
everything from free will to the environment. With expressive artwork and storytelling that
balances chaos with insight Bill Watterson transformed the antics of one mischievous boy and
his tiger into something timeless. Both laugh-out-loud funny and quietly profound this debut
collection captures the spark that made Calvin and Hobbes a fan favorite from the very
beginning. For longtime devotees and brand-new readers alike this first volume is more than
just a comic strip--it's the beginning of one of the most beloved and imaginative worlds ever
created.
