Last we saw Hobbes, he was sitting outside the front door in his stuffie identity, where young master threw him in a pre-emptive revenge snit, so how he got under those covers will be forever a mystery. My guess is that “Dad” put him up there before they left and didn’t let on, in a bid to teach the value of not being a juvenile sociopath.
As I say, this story arc largely reinforced my original view that Hobbes really is a stuffed doll. That would be my view until April 1992.
When I started reading this strip, I assumed the living Hobbes was part of Calvin’s wonderful imagination. I started to question this in May 1988 when I read my first book collection and saw two strips in which Hobbes is alive – and speaks directly to us – when completely alone. In the first of these strips, Calvin attempted to use his bedsheet as a parachute while jumping from his bedroom window. Hobbes remained in his living form after Calvin had jumped from the window and made a CRUNCH! That surprised me as I had expected Hobbes to be a stuffed doll again when he was alone. Hobbes then commented to us, “His Mom’s going to have a fit about those rose bushes!”
Aww, this is so sweet, Calvin reunited with his best friend. Now, to discover what, if anything was taken and get in touch with the police and the insurance company.
They’re finally reunited! I can picture the KPM stock music track “Poetic Love Theme B” by Mladen Franko (as heard on “Ren & Stimpy”) playing underneath this strip.
codycab about 2 months ago
Another heartwarming moment to cherish!
BE THIS GUY about 2 months ago
Mom to the rescue.
dadthedawg Premium Member about 2 months ago
Happy days are here again…..
Tenax about 2 months ago
❤️
The Calvinosaurus That Calvin Wanted To Discover about 2 months ago
Even if he was stolen, he would’ve pounced his way back.
Bilan about 2 months ago
Hobbes was hiding under the bed covers? Better not tell the other tigers. He’d lose his jungle cred.
snsurone76 about 2 months ago
I wonder why Dad hadn’t abandoned his family years ago. Like the day Calvin was born.
orinoco womble about 2 months ago
In my city toddlers etc don’t seem to become emotionally attached to a toy like they did back in the day…unless it’s mummy’s cellphone.
MReese about 2 months ago
Last we saw Hobbes, he was sitting outside the front door in his stuffie identity, where young master threw him in a pre-emptive revenge snit, so how he got under those covers will be forever a mystery. My guess is that “Dad” put him up there before they left and didn’t let on, in a bid to teach the value of not being a juvenile sociopath.
Calvinist1966 about 2 months ago
As I say, this story arc largely reinforced my original view that Hobbes really is a stuffed doll. That would be my view until April 1992.
When I started reading this strip, I assumed the living Hobbes was part of Calvin’s wonderful imagination. I started to question this in May 1988 when I read my first book collection and saw two strips in which Hobbes is alive – and speaks directly to us – when completely alone. In the first of these strips, Calvin attempted to use his bedsheet as a parachute while jumping from his bedroom window. Hobbes remained in his living form after Calvin had jumped from the window and made a CRUNCH! That surprised me as I had expected Hobbes to be a stuffed doll again when he was alone. Hobbes then commented to us, “His Mom’s going to have a fit about those rose bushes!”
joanknr about 2 months ago
Look at Calvin hugging Hobbes…that’s the cutest I’ve ever seen him! Awww.
Troglodyte about 2 months ago
I’m waiting to hear Hobbes’ version of the events as they had unfolded! :D
herdocow about 2 months ago
Hobbes can live again.
SquidGamerGal about 2 months ago
Why are you looking in the basement? Have you forgotten you’ve left Hobbes in your room?!
More Coffee Please! Premium Member about 2 months ago
:)
sandpiper about 2 months ago
And tomorrow, Calvin The Terrible arises, ready to take on the world.
g04922 about 2 months ago
We are in trouble if Mom and Dad start believing Hobbes real…
Donald Duck about 2 months ago
Here come the waterworks again
ladykat about 2 months ago
Aww, this is so sweet, Calvin reunited with his best friend. Now, to discover what, if anything was taken and get in touch with the police and the insurance company.
Robert4170 about 2 months ago
So, Hobbes was found under the bed covers, exactly where he was when the family left. How interesting.
SofaKing about 2 months ago
Imagine the money he could have made if Bill Watterson allowed a Hobbes doll to be licensed. I’m glad he didn’t.
Guybrush Threepwood about 2 months ago
Excuse me, I’ve just got a bruschetta in my eye.
GKBOWOOD Premium Member about 2 months ago
Calvin’s face shows frantic joy in panel 3 and heartfelt relief in panel 4- all with just a few pens strokes! Well done.
Charlie Fogwhistle about 2 months ago
It’s not often that Calvin shows his sensitive, caring self.
rjarchuleta about 2 months ago
That was a close one!
Màiri about 2 months ago
“such as it is”??
John Jorgensen about 2 months ago
Even when I was six I’m sure that “under the bed covers” would have been the first place I looked for a missing stuffed animal. Maybe the second.
wiley207 about 2 months ago
They’re finally reunited! I can picture the KPM stock music track “Poetic Love Theme B” by Mladen Franko (as heard on “Ren & Stimpy”) playing underneath this strip.
Medtech4 about 2 months ago
Awww. Glad Hobbes is fine. I knew he’d be there.
aaronacademy2012 about 2 months ago
Looks like Hobbes was afraid
2E son of Nel about 2 months ago
This is my new favorite Calvin and Hobbes story arc!
Otis Rufus Driftwood about 2 months ago
A nice moment.
lindz.coop Premium Member about 2 months ago
That’s Dad…always the compassionate one.