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 18 days ago
Let Calvin have his moment, miss Wormwood.
Spacehog 17 days ago
I never cared for the Spaceman Spiff comics but however, the drawing is very nice
snsurone76 17 days ago
The start of another boring school year—eh, Calvin?
C 17 days ago
Another win by the skin of your teeth
PaulAbbott2 17 days 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 17 days ago
As Calvin ever managed to pay attention in class before?
kangtourcat Premium Member 17 days ago
Reminds me of Ralphie turning in his paper.
Bilan 17 days ago
Only Spaceman Spiff could turn D.i.s.a.s.t.e.r. into a victory.
lalapalooza Premium Member 17 days ago
well, its how i feel too when i get something right!
Scorpio Premium Member 17 days ago
Well, Calvin getting something right in school is a rarity and probably should be celebrated when it occurs.
The Reader Premium Member 17 days ago
Even when he is paying attention he isn’t!
LeslieBark 17 days 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 17 days ago
A close call in the classroom for our hero!
incognito 17 days ago
Sounds like Spaceman Spiffs spaceship mechanics are as bad as his robotic skills……
jvo 17 days ago
I like how the goggles change to reflect Calvin’s feelings.
The Old Wolf 17 days 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 17 days ago
Keep it up, kid, and she’ll know you weren’t paying attention as usual!
uniquename 17 days ago
The teacher finally asked Calvin the right question.
Angry Indeed Premium Member 17 days ago
Amazing what happens in but a moments speck of time of reverie, like The Twilight Zones “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge”
BJDucer 17 days 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 17 days ago
A broken clock is sometimes right. Let Calvin have this Miss Wormwood.
rodneyrhodes Premium Member 17 days ago
Planet Gork apparently has a McDonald’s. See the Golden Arches in panel 4!
patrickab7 17 days ago
“Zounds!” Someone needs to bring that back.
Silence Dogood Premium Member 17 days ago
Brilliant! Fun comic today…Thanks!
Jayalexander 17 days 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 17 days ago
A rare victory for Spiff, um Calvin!
rshive 17 days ago
Sometimes life meshes with art.
cracker65 17 days ago
This one was really good
rockyridge1977 17 days ago
That boy is having “way too much” fun!!!!
John Jorgensen 17 days 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 17 days ago
Reminds of The Chipmunk Song.
Gamerkillss 17 days ago
most crazy moment in history