I loved the Sunday Spiff strips when they were first run. I’d hold my hand over the last panels and try to figure out how Spiff’s travails fit into Cal’s real life.
My schoolroom fantasies were more tangible than Calvin’s—I drew horses in the margins of my assignment papers. I got in trouble for it too, but I still love horses, and it did not negatively impact my education (I have a Batchelor’s in Math, and a Master’s in Computer Science)
Calvin is obviously an ADHD child. There is much about my own early youth that parallels what I see and enjoy in this monumentally perfect 10-year adventure, although I was nowhere near as imaginative as Calvin. One of my report cards from 7th grade (age 11) had a note from science class – even my favorite subject – that read, “The Old Wolf has done little homework, has kept no notes, and pays very little attention in class. He gets lost in his own thoughts, or some plaything or other during most of our class discussions.” Over 60 years later, I still struggle with focus.
Spaceman Spiff was my favorite character in this strip. It was always a special treat when such an intrepid explorer came to life to battle the evils of responsibility!
codycab 2 months ago
Let Calvin have his moment, miss Wormwood.
Spacehog 2 months ago
I never cared for the Spaceman Spiff comics but however, the drawing is very nice
snsurone76 2 months ago
The start of another boring school year—eh, Calvin?
C 2 months ago
Another win by the skin of your teeth
PaulAbbott2 2 months ago
I loved the Sunday Spiff strips when they were first run. I’d hold my hand over the last panels and try to figure out how Spiff’s travails fit into Cal’s real life.
Jonfield 2 months ago
As Calvin ever managed to pay attention in class before?
kangtourcat Premium Member 2 months ago
Reminds me of Ralphie turning in his paper.
Bilan 2 months ago
Only Spaceman Spiff could turn D.i.s.a.s.t.e.r. into a victory.
lalapalooza Premium Member 2 months ago
well, its how i feel too when i get something right!
Scorpio Premium Member 2 months ago
Well, Calvin getting something right in school is a rarity and probably should be celebrated when it occurs.
The Reader Premium Member 2 months ago
Even when he is paying attention he isn’t!
LeslieBark 2 months ago
My schoolroom fantasies were more tangible than Calvin’s—I drew horses in the margins of my assignment papers. I got in trouble for it too, but I still love horses, and it did not negatively impact my education (I have a Batchelor’s in Math, and a Master’s in Computer Science)
MarshaOstroff 2 months ago
A close call in the classroom for our hero!
BigDaveGlass 2 months ago
Sounds like Spaceman Spiffs spaceship mechanics are as bad as his robotic skills……
jvo 2 months ago
I like how the goggles change to reflect Calvin’s feelings.
The Old Wolf 2 months ago
Calvin is obviously an ADHD child. There is much about my own early youth that parallels what I see and enjoy in this monumentally perfect 10-year adventure, although I was nowhere near as imaginative as Calvin. One of my report cards from 7th grade (age 11) had a note from science class – even my favorite subject – that read, “The Old Wolf has done little homework, has kept no notes, and pays very little attention in class. He gets lost in his own thoughts, or some plaything or other during most of our class discussions.” Over 60 years later, I still struggle with focus.
SquidGamerGal 2 months ago
Keep it up, kid, and she’ll know you weren’t paying attention as usual!
uniquename 2 months ago
The teacher finally asked Calvin the right question.
Angry Indeed Premium Member 2 months ago
Amazing what happens in but a moments speck of time of reverie, like The Twilight Zones “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge”
BJDucer 2 months ago
Spaceman Spiff was my favorite character in this strip. It was always a special treat when such an intrepid explorer came to life to battle the evils of responsibility!
Otis Rufus Driftwood 2 months ago
A broken clock is sometimes right. Let Calvin have this Miss Wormwood.
rodneyrhodes Premium Member 2 months ago
Planet Gork apparently has a McDonald’s. See the Golden Arches in panel 4!
patrickab7 2 months ago
“Zounds!” Someone needs to bring that back.
Silence Dogood Premium Member 2 months ago
Brilliant! Fun comic today…Thanks!
Jayalexander 2 months ago
I tried to mimic Mort Druckers, Mad Magazine art work, Yes I was author editor of Row 3 seat 7, Daily Drip Grind.
lnrokr55 2 months ago
A rare victory for Spiff, um Calvin!
rshive 2 months ago
Sometimes life meshes with art.
cracker65 2 months ago
This one was really good
rockyridge1977 2 months ago
That boy is having “way too much” fun!!!!
John Jorgensen 2 months ago
I’m not a believer in cold calling on students. Let the ones who actually want to answer be the ones to do so.
stillfickled Premium Member 2 months ago
Reminds of The Chipmunk Song.
Gamerkillss 2 months ago
most crazy moment in history