That looks like a 1986/early 1987 Calvin. Was that intentional? The rounder style Watterson used then does fit into Maria’s Day better than the firmer, more angular look of the later stuff.
An excellent rendition of Calvin, Kudos! Probably too much to hope for a full view of Hobbes? I do hope Mr. Watterson is enjoying whatever he’s doing these days.
So far no one knows of any. He got the idea to do it for PEARLS BEFORE SWINE, because of a gag Pastis had done. He did do a painting of CUL DE SAC’S Petey.
Roman_gon over 10 years ago
Nice One…
TheDOCTOR over 10 years ago
If thats the real Calvin, Let me say: COME BACK BILL! WE MISS YOU!
JLG Premium Member over 10 years ago
That looks like a 1986/early 1987 Calvin. Was that intentional? The rounder style Watterson used then does fit into Maria’s Day better than the firmer, more angular look of the later stuff.
geopardy over 10 years ago
An excellent rendition of Calvin, Kudos! Probably too much to hope for a full view of Hobbes? I do hope Mr. Watterson is enjoying whatever he’s doing these days.
Quantum Leaper over 10 years ago
I was hoping that Bill might be doing a Guest Strip or two for another comic, like he did in Early June 2014 for Pearl before Swine. Maybe not…
vwdualnomand over 10 years ago
some of us even make fan fiction calvin strips. like when he is older, married to susie, and has a daughter. hobbes is still there.
johnzakour Premium Member over 10 years ago
I think Scott did a great job here bringing out Calvin.
vision721 over 10 years ago
Awesome likeness. I grew up loving Calvin and Hobbes, passed that love onto my brothers and soon will pass it on to my daughter.
Eric Klein over 10 years ago
Here is some info about what Bill has been doing lately:
Calvin & Hobbes’ creator has been secretly drawing this comic strip!
http://sploid.gizmodo.com/calvin-hobbes-creator-has-been-secretly-drawing-this-1587481583
Comic Minister Premium Member over 10 years ago
Whoa it’s Calvin!
Thomas Scott Roberts creator over 10 years ago
So far no one knows of any. He got the idea to do it for PEARLS BEFORE SWINE, because of a gag Pastis had done. He did do a painting of CUL DE SAC’S Petey.
celeconecca over 10 years ago
Is that a tail in the 1st panel?
Hunter7 over 10 years ago
Nice. so like Calvin.
noreenklose over 10 years ago
GREAT comic today.Just lovin’ it.