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1. Calvin and Hobbes
1. Calvin and Hobbes
Date: April 1987
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing (January 6, 1987)
Length: 128 pages
ISBN: 0-8362-2088-9
ISBN13: 9780836220889
Format: black and white
Strips: November 18, 1985 (first strip) to August 17, 1986
Original content: Foreword by Garry Trudeau; original black-and-white artwork scattered throughout book
The first book collection of the classic and beloved Calvin and Hobbes comic strip!
"Most people who write comic dialogue for minors demonstrate surprisingly little feel for—or faith in—the original source material, that is, childhood, in all its unfettered and winsome glory. It is in this respect that Bill Watterson has proved as unusual as his feckless creations, Calvin and Hobbes. Watterson is the reporter who's gotten it right; childhood as it actually is."—Garry Trudeau, from the Foreword
This is the first collection of the classic comic strip that features Calvin, a rambunctious 6-year-old boy, and his stuffed tiger, Hobbes, who comes charmingly to life. Filled with a mix of Watterson’s standard and full-page Sunday strips, this collection is sure to please fans and newcomers alike.
2. Something under the bed is drooling
2. Something under the bed is drooling
April 1988
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing (January 1, 1988)
Length: 128 pages
ISBN13: 9780836218251
ISBN 0-8362-1825-6
black and white
August 18, 1986 to May 23, 1987
Foreword by Pat Oliphant; original black-and-white artwork scattered throughout book
About The Book
"Be good to yourself: Buy a copy of this Calvin and Hobbes cartoon book. If you don't laugh out loud at every third strip, check your pulse. You may be dead." —Phil Musick, Pittsburgh Press
Calvin is a rambunctious six-year-old whose manic antics threaten world peace. Hobbes is his stuffed tiger who comes alive when adults aren"t around. The saga of their daily exploits won cartoonist Bill Watterson the coveted Reuben Award for "Outstanding Cartoonist of the Year." Something Under the Bed Is Drooling is a jewel.
3. The Essential Calvin and Hobbes, 1988
3. The Essential Calvin and Hobbes, 1988
September 1988 ISBN 0-8362-1805-1 color Sundays/Black and White All strips from Calvin and Hobbes and Something Under the Bed Is Drooling Foreword by Charles M. Schulz; an illustrated poem, "A Nauseous Nocturne"
About The Book
Beginning with the day Hobbes sprang into Calvin's tuna fish trap, the first two Calvin and Hobbes collections, Calvin and Hobbes and Something Under The Bed Is Drooling, are brought together in this treasury. Including black-and-white dailies and color Sundays, The Essential Calvin and Hobbes also features an original full-color 16-page story.
Perhaps the most brilliant comic strip ever created, Calvin and Hobbes continues to entertain with dazzling cartooning and tremendous humor.
Bill Watterson's Calvin and Hobbes has been a worldwide favorite since its introduction in 1985. The strip follows the richly imaginative adventures of Calvin and his trusty tiger, Hobbes. Whether a poignant look at serious family issues or a round of time-travel (with the aid of a well-labeled cardboard box), Calvin and Hobbes will astound and delight you.
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Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing (January 5, 1988)
Length: 256 pages
ISBN13: 9780836218053
4. Yukon Ho!
4. Yukon Ho!
March 1989 ISBN 0-8362-1835-3 black and white May 24, 1987 to February 21, 1988 The "Yukon Song"; original black-and-white artwork scattered throughout book
About The Book
The spirit of childhood leaps to life again with boundless energy and magic in Yukon Ho!, a collection of adventures featuring rambunctious six-year-old Calvin and his co-conspirator tiger-chum, Hobbes. Picking up where The Essential Calvin and Hobbes left off, Yukon Ho! is a delight!
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing (January 1, 1989)
Length: 128 pages
ISBN13: 9780836218350
Starter set: Collections 1–3
5. The Calvin and Hobbes Lazy Sunday Book: A Collection of Sunday Calvin and Hobbes Cartoons
5. The Calvin and Hobbes Lazy Sunday Book: A Collection of Sunday Calvin and Hobbes Cartoons
September 1989 ISBN 0-8362-1852-3 All color Sundays May 24, 1987 to July 30, 1989 (Sunday strips only) Ten-page story "Spaceman Spiff: Interplanetary Explorer Extraordinaire!"; afterword by Bill Watterson; and a specially redrawn version of the August 28, 1988 strip
About The Book
Find Sunday comic favorites in this classic Calvin and Hobbes collection.
This is a collection of the classic comic strip that features Calvin, a rambunctious 6-year-old boy, and his stuffed tiger, Hobbes, who comes charmingly to life. Filled with Watterson’s full-page Sunday strips, this collection is sure to please fans and newcomers alike.
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing (January 3, 1989)
Length: 128 pages
ISBN13: 9780836218527
6. Weirdos from another planet
6. Weirdos from another planet
March 1990 ISBN 0-8362-1862-0 black and white February 22, 1988 to December 4, 1988 (some strips from November are also found in The Revenge of the Baby-Sat) Original black-and-white artwork scattered throughout book
About The Book
"Flashes of innovative genius abound. Exploring the world of Calvin and Hobbes is great therapy. The antics of the precocious boy and his suave stuffed tiger pal can pull anyone out of the doldrums." —Amarillo News Globe
In Calvin and Hobbes book Weirdos From Another Planet!, this power-packed extravaganza of creative energy and imagination feature the childhood fun and fantasy that was a Watterson trademark. Weirdos From Another Planet! is out of this world!
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing (January 1, 1990)
Length: 128 pages
ISBN13: 9780836218626
7. The Authoritative Calvin and Hobbes, 1990
7. The Authoritative Calvin and Hobbes, 1990
About The Book
The Authoritative Calvin and Hobbes, is a large-format treasury of the cartoons from Yukon Ho! and Weirdos from Another Planet! (including full-color Sunday cartoons) plus a full-color original story unique to this collection. Millions of readers have enjoyed the tremendous talent of Bill Watterson. His skill as both artist and writer brings to life a boy, his tiger, and the imagination and memories of his ardent readers. The Authoritative Calvin and Hobbes picks up where The Essential Calvin and Hobbes left off. Bill Watterson"s Calvin and Hobbes remains the authority on humor.
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing (January 1, 1990)
Length: 256 pages
ISBN13: 9780836218220
8. The Revenge of the Baby-sat
8. The Revenge of the Baby-sat
About The Book
"Calvin and Hobbes provided an exhilarating blend of fantasy, sophistication, pungent humor and superb drawing that was dazzling." —The Plain Dealer, Cleveland, Ohio
With keen insight, Bill Watterson depicted life through the eyes of a child in Calvin and Hobbes—with all the inherent fun and frustrations. Through the adventures of this engaging pair, the limits of our imaginations were challenged as we enjoyed accompanying Calvin and Hobbes as they traveled through time, transmogrified themselves, and stirred up trouble.
Watterson's vibrant characterization of event and personality, deft artistic presentation, and whimsical perspective have cultivated an unwavering affection for his characters. In The Revenge of the Baby-Sat, readers can relish the opportunity to dwell once more in the enduring reminder of life as a child today.
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing (January 1, 1991)
Length: 128 pages
ISBN13: 9780836218664
9. Scientific Progress Goes Boink
9. Scientific Progress Goes Boink
About The Book
Calvin and Hobbes touched the hearts (and funny bones) of the millions who read the award-winning strip. One look at this Calvin and Hobbes collection and it is immediately evident that Bill Watterson's imagination, wit, and sense of adventure are unmatched.
In this collection, Calvin and his tiger-striped sidekick Hobbes are hilarious whether the two are simply lounging around philosophizing about the future of mankind or plotting their latest money-making scheme. Chock-full of the familiar adventures of Spaceman Spiff, findings of Dad's popularity poll, and time travel to the Jurassic Age, Scientific Progress Goes "Boink" is guaranteed to set scientific inquiry back an eon—and advance the reading pleasure of all Calvin and Hobbes fans.
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing (January 1, 1991)
Length: 128 pages
ISBN13: 9780836218787
10. Attack of the Deranged Mutant Killer Monster Snow Goons, 1992
10. Attack of the Deranged Mutant Killer Monster Snow Goons, 1992
About The Book
Calvin and Hobbes are back in another thrilling adventure involving escapes from girls, parents, and snow goon monsters.
In Attack of the Deranged Mutant Killer Monster Snow Goons, Calvin suffers a host of hardships. He gets attacked by his new two-wheeler bike. Hobbes gets kidnapped by Susie, a slimy girl. His father cancels Calvin's personal TV network. Self-multiplying deranged mutant killer monster snow goons threaten to take over the yard. And if that wasn't enough, the ethicated duplicate of Calvin's good side wreaks havoc with his reputation by doing good deeds.
Yet Calvin conquers all with his irrepressible spirit and a little help from alter-egos Spaceman Spiff, Stupendous Man, and Tracer Bullet, private eye. Readers are delighted by Calvin's resourceful wit, which applies to everything from philosophical speculations to attempts to outsmart his parents.
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing (January 7, 1992)
Length: 128 pages
ISBN13: 9780836218831
11. The Indispensable Calvin and Hobbes, 1992
11. The Indispensable Calvin and Hobbes, 1992
About The Book
Calvin, the six-year-old dirty tricksmeister and master of indignation and his warm, cuddly philosopher sidekick and Hobbes, a tiger whose idea of adventure is to lie on his back by the fire and have his stomach rubbed. This unlikely due captured the hearts, the minds, and, most of all, the funny bones of America.
The Indispensable Calvin and Hobbes contains an original full-color section, as well as all the cartoons appearing in The Revenge of the Baby-Sat and Scientific Progress Goes "Boink." All Sunday cartoons are presented in full-color.
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing (June 1, 1992)
Length: 256 pages
ISBN13: 9780836218985
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12. Teaching with Calvin and Hobbes
12. Teaching with Calvin and Hobbes
Teaching with Calvin and Hobbes 1993 ISBN 1-8788-4915-8 black and white 57 strips comprising five stories: "The Binoculars," "The Find," "The Christmas Story," "The Bug Collection," and "The Report" Lesson units by Linda Holmen and Mary Santella-Johnson based on the strips
About The Book
Zounds! Spaceman Spiff, Stupendous Man, the ferocious tiger Hobbes, and the rest of Calvin's riotous imagination are all included in The Days Are Just Packed.
Calvin, the self-proclaimed "Boy of Destiny," continues to save the universe with his alter egos, Spaceman Spiff and Stupendous Man, at least until Miss Wormwood or his mother bring him back to reality. Susie, Calvin's nemesis and love interest, remains Calvin's favorite target. And when he's not recovering from a ferocious tiger attack, Calvin creates hideous snowmen, plays a moral cat-and-mouse game with Santa, conducts his infamous Dad polls, and combats the monsters under his bed.
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing (September 7, 1993)
Length: 176 pages
ISBN13: 9780836217353
13. The Days Are Just Packed, 1993
13. The Days Are Just Packed, 1993
The Days Are Just Packed October 1993 ISBN 0-8362-1735-7 color Sundays April 11, 1991 to November 1, 1992 excluding May 5, 1991 to Feb 1, 1992 due to repeats
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14. Homicidal Psycho Jungle Cat, 1994
14. Homicidal Psycho Jungle Cat, 1994
About The Book
Calvin and Hobbes are at it again, and this time, our irrepressible friends are taking a walk on the wild side.
Homicidal Psycho Jungle Cat chronicles another segment of the multifarious adventures of this wild child and his faithful, but skeptical, friend. If the best cartoons compel readers to identify themselves within the funny frames, then all who enjoy Calvin and Hobbes are creative, imaginative, and ... bad, bad, bad!
Calvin, the irascible little boy with the stuffed tiger who comes to life are a pair bound for trouble. Boring school lessons become occasions for death-defying alien air battles, speeding snow sled descents elicit philosophical discussions on the meaning of life, and Hobbes's natural inclination to pounce on his little friend wreaks havoc on Calvin's sense of security.
Calvin's the kid we all wish we'd been. Sassy, imaginative, far more verbal than his parents can manage, Calvin is the quintessential bad boy—and the boy we love to see. He terrorizes little Susie, offers "Candid Opinions" from a neighborhood stand, and questions his parents' authority. "What assurance do I have that your parenting isn't screwing me up?" he demands.
Calvin and Hobbes manages to say what needs to be said about childhood and life: "Eww, mud," says Calvin. "Look at this gooshy, dirty, slimy, thick, wet mud ... Bleecch ... Talk about a kid magnet!"
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Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing (September 6, 1994)
Length: 176 pages
ISBN13: 9780836217698
October 1994
ISBN 0-8362-1769-1
Time period: November 2, 1992 to August 29, 1993
Color Sundays/ black and white
15. The Calvin and Hobbes Tenth Anniversary Book
15. The Calvin and Hobbes Tenth Anniversary Book
The Calvin and Hobbes Tenth Anniversary Book October 1995 ISBN 0-8362-0438-7 color Sundays Collection of strips chosen by the author Commentary by Watterson and annotations on individual strips
About The Book
Celebrating ten years of their crazy antics, author of the Calvin and Hobbes comic, Bill Watterson, invites readers to look back at the first ten years—featuring Watterson’s insights and classic comics.
"Watterson re-created the thoughts and feelings of a six-year-old with uncanny accuracy ... Calvin and Hobbes was, simply, the best comic strip." —Charles Solomon, Los Angeles Times
Many moons ago, the magic of Calvin and Hobbes first appeared on the funny pages and the world was introduced to a wondrous pair of friends—a boy and his tiger, who brought new life to the comics page. To celebrate the tenth anniversary of this distinguished partnership, Bill Watterson prepared this special book, sharing his thoughts on cartooning and creating Calvin and Hobbes, illustrated throughout with favorite black-and-white and color cartoons.
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Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing (September 5, 1995)
Length: 208 pages
ISBN13: 9780836204384
16. There's Treasure Everywhere, 1996
16. There's Treasure Everywhere, 1996
About The Book
Whether Calvin and Hobbes are blasting off on another interplanetary adventure or approaching warp speed on a downhill wagon ride, their capers consistently charm and refresh their readers' days.
In the world that Calvin and his tiger Hobbes share, treasures can be found in the most unlikely places, from the outer regions where Spaceman Spiff travels to the rocks in the backyard—this curious duo roams their world in search of fortunes (and misfortunes!) to be experienced.
On his own, Calvin is prey to the insidious killer bicycle, is the arbiter of the Dad poll, is the creator of a legion of snowmen who provide an incisive social commentary, and Hobbes is always there as the perfect companion.
Watterson's talent is evidenced by the range of thought-provoking emotions the strip encompasses in addition to the laughs it induces: the loyalty and friendship between Calvin and Hobbes, the challenge of being a patient parent, and the sardonic viewpoint of a cynical six-year-old ("I'm a 21st-century kid trapped in a 19th-century family," laments Calvin) combine to make this one of the best-loved strips in cartoon history.
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Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing (March 1, 1996)
Length: 176 pages
ISBN13: 9780836213126
17. It's a Magical World, 1996
17. It's a Magical World, 1996
About The Book
When cartoonist Bill Watterson announced that his phenomenally popular cartoon strip would be discontinued, Calvin and Hobbes fans throughout the world went into mourning. Fans have learned to survive -- despite the absence of the boy and his tiger in the daily newspaper. It's a Magical World delivers all the satisfaction of visiting its characters once more. Calvin fans will be able to see their favorite mischief maker stir it up with his furry friend, long-suffering parents, classmate Susie Derkins, school teacher Miss Wormwood, and Rosalyn the baby-sitter. It's a Magical World includes full-color Sundays and has it all: Calvin-turned-firefly waking Hobbes with his flashlight glow; courageous Spaceman Spiff rocketing through alien galaxies as he battles Dad-turned-Bug-Being; and Calvin's always inspired snowman art. There's no better way for Watterson fans to savor again the special qualities of their favorite strip.
About The Author
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Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing (September 1, 1996)
Length: 176 pages
ISBN13: 9780836221367
18. Calvin and Hobbes: Sunday Pages, 1985-1995: An Exhibition Catalogue
18. Calvin and Hobbes: Sunday Pages, 1985-1995: An Exhibition Catalogue
About The Book
Celebrating an exhibit of ten years of Sunday comics featuring the beloved boy and his tiger, Calvin and Hobbes: Sunday Pages 1985-1995 is sure to bring back memories.
New York Times best-seller!
Everyone misses Calvin and Hobbes.
It reinvented the newspaper comic strip at a time when many had all but buried the funnies as a vehicle for fresh, creative work. Then Bill Watterson came along and reminded a new generation of what older readers and comic strip aficionados knew: A well-written and beautifully drawn strip is an intricate, powerful form of communication. And with Calvin and Hobbes, we had fun—just like readers of Krazy Kat and Pogo did. Opening the newspaper each day was an adventure. The heights of Watterson's creative imagination took us places we had never been. We miss that.
This book was published in conjunction with the first exhibition of original Calvin and Hobbes Sunday pages at The Ohio State University Cartoon Research Library. Although the work was created for reproduction, not for gallery display, was a pleasure to see the cartoonist's carefully placed lines and exquisite brush strokes. In an attempt to share this experience with those who were unable to visit the exhibition, all of the original Sunday pages displayed are reproduced in color in this book so that every detail, such as sketch lines, corrections, and registration marks, are visible. On the opposite page the same comic strip is printed in full color. Because Watterson was unusually intentional and creative in his use of color, this juxtaposition provides Calvin and Hobbes readers the opportunity to consider the impact of color on its narrative and content.
When I first contacted Bill Watterson about the possibility of exhibiting his original work, I used the term "retrospective." He replied that we might be able to do an exhibit, but that calling it a retrospective made him uncomfortable. He felt that a longer time was needed to put Calvin and Hobbes in the historical perspective implied by that term. Nonetheless, this show is a "look back" at the comic strip as we revisit favorites that we remember. Calvin and Hobbes: Sunday Pages 1985-1995 is particularly interesting because each work that is included was selected by Bill Watterson. His comments about the thirty-six Sunday pages he chose are part of this volume. In addition, he reflects on Calvin and Hobbes from the perspective of six years, and his essay provides insights into his life as a syndicated cartoonist.
Reprint books of Calvin and Hobbes are nice to have, but the opportunity to see the original work and read Bill Watterson's thoughts about it is a privilege. He generously shared not only the art, but also his time and his thoughts. When I first reviewed the works included in the exhibit, I knew that everyone who visited it would begin with laughter and end with tears.
On behalf of all who enjoyed Calvin and Hobbes, thank you, Bill Watterson.
--Lucy Shelton Caswell, Professor and Curator The Ohio State University Cartoon Research Library, June 2001
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing (September 18, 2001)
September 2001
Length: 96 pages
ISBN 0-7407-2135-6
ISBN13: 9780740721359
Color Sundays
Collection of Sunday strips chosen by the author
Original sketches and commentary by Watterson
19. The Complete Calvin and Hobbes
19. The Complete Calvin and Hobbes
October 2005
Three-volume set containing all strips;
Color Sundays / black and white dailys
22.5 lb./10.2 kg;
ISBN 0-7407-4847-5
Includes Spiff feature, the illustrated poems, and color prints of other cover art.
Introduction and commentary.
November 2012
Four-volume set containing all strips
Color Sundays / black and white
14.3 lb./6.5 kg
ISBN 1-4494-3325-1
Includes Spiff feature, the illustrated poems, and color prints of other cover art.
Introduction and commentary.
About The Book
Join Calvin and Hobbes on all their adventures in this four-volume collection of every comic strip from the comic strip’s eleven year history (1985 to1996).
Calvin and Hobbes is unquestionably one of the most popular comic strips of all time. The imaginative world of a boy and his real-only-to-him tiger was first syndicated in 1985 and appeared in more than 2,400 newspapers when Bill Watterson retired on January 1, 1996. The entire body of Calvin and Hobbes cartoons published in a truly noteworthy tribute to this singular cartoon in The Complete Calvin and Hobbes. Composed of four paperback, four-color volumes in a sturdy slipcase, this New York Times best-selling edition includes all Calvin and Hobbes cartoons that ever appeared in syndication. This is the treasure that all Calvin and Hobbes fans seek.
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing (November 13, 2012)
Length: 1456 pages
ISBN13: 9781449433253
Note: Counting the hardcover and paperback editions of The Complete Calvin and Hobbes as one title (despite being released seven years apart and consisting of a different number of volumes).
20. Exploring Calvin and Hobbes: An Exhibition Catalogue
20. Exploring Calvin and Hobbes: An Exhibition Catalogue
About The Book
Enjoy this beautiful companion book to the extensive Exploring Calvin and Hobbes exhibition at the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library. Includes an in-depth, original, and lengthy interview with Bill Watterson.
Exploring Calvin and Hobbes is the catalogue for an exhibition by the same name at the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum at Ohio State University that ran in 2014. The exhibit is Bill Watterson's personal exploration of how the wonder of Calvin and Hobbes came to be. It includes original art of Calvin and Hobbes, along with Watterson's original commentary. The show also includes art from cartoons and cartoonists that Watterson has identified as influential in the development of his art, including Peanuts, Pogo, Krazy Kat, Doonesbury, Pat Oliphant, Jim Borgman, Flash Gordon, Bloom County, and Steadman. The book also includes an extensive, original interview with Watterson by Jenny Robb, the exhibition's curator.
The Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum is the repository of the Bill Watterson Deposit Collection (including the entirety of Watterson's Calvin and Hobbes artwork).
February 2015
ISBN 978-1-4494-6036-5
ISBN13: 9781449460365
Catalogue for the exhibit by the same name at the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum at Ohio State University
Original art and commentary by Watterson
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing (March 10, 2015)
Length: 160 pages
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Portable Compendium: 7 sets (14 books)
Portable Compendium: 7 sets (14 books)
Seven boxed sets of two books will be released from August 2023 through October 2026
The full collection is 9.2" by 6.2" by 6.3"
Each of the 7 volumes contains 2 books and costs $15-$20, depending on where you buy it.
The books are oriented to align with the Sunday pages.
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a collection of concise but detailed information about a particular subject, especially in a book or other publication.
"an invaluable compendium of useful information about language"a collection of things, especially one systematically gathered.
"The program is a compendium of outtakes from our archives."
Image of all 7 boxed sets. They form a rainbow and the duo dancing.
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21. Portable Compendium Set 1
21. Portable Compendium Set 1
Available August 29, 2023
This compact, portable format is designed to introduce this timeless and beloved comic to a new generation of readers!
Small enough to fit in a backpack, this box set features two 144-page paperback books in a protective slipcase. This set, featuring all the comics from the strip’s launch in November 1985 through March 1987, is the first of seven sets that will be released through 2026.
About The Book
The first set of books collecting Bill Watterson's timeless Calvin and Hobbes comics in a compact, portable format designed to introduce the timeless adventures of a boy and his stuffed tiger to a new generation of readers. Featuring over 500 comics from the strip's debut in November 1985 through March 1987, this is the first set in a planned series of seven.
"At some level, all American childhoods are the same, which probably explains our lasting love affair with Calvin and Hobbes." —The Washington Post
Calvin and Hobbes is unquestionably one of the most popular comic strips of all time. The imaginative world of a boy and his real-only-to-him tiger first appeared in 1985 and could be read in more than 2,400 newspapers when Bill Watterson retired on January 1, 1996.
This compact, portable new format is designed to introduce the timeless adventures of Calvin and Hobbes to a new generation of readers, and will fit easily into backpacks as well as on the collector's shelf. Featuring archival slipcase and cover art selected by the author, The Calvin and Hobbes Portable Compendium pays tribute to the strip's origin in newspapers while appealing to both new and existing fans of Calvin and Hobbes.
This set is composed of two 144-page paperback books, including over 500 comics from the strip's debut in Nov. 1985 through March 1987. It is the first of seven sets total to be released between 2023 and 2026.
About The Author
Bill Watterson is the creator of Calvin and Hobbes, one of the most popular and well-regarded cartoon strips of the twentieth century. Calvin and Hobbes appeared in newspapers from November 1985 until Watterson's retirement in 1995.
Online: www.gocomics.com/calvinandhobbes/
Product Details
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing (August 29, 2023)
Length: 288 pages
ISBN13: 9781524884970
Ages: 9 - 13
Distributed by Simon & Schuster
Trade Paperback
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22. The Mysteries
22. The Mysteries
About The Book
A New York Times, USA Today, Publishers Weekly, and Indie Bestseller.
From Bill Watterson, bestselling creator of the beloved comic strip Calvin and Hobbes, and John Kascht, one of America’s most renowned caricaturists, comes a mysterious and beautifully illustrated fable about what lies beyond human understanding.
In a fable for grown-ups by cartoonist Bill Watterson, a long-ago kingdom is afflicted with unexplainable calamities. Hoping to end the torment, the king dispatches his knights to discover the source of the mysterious events. Years later, a single battered knight returns.
For the book's illustrations, Watterson and caricaturist John Kascht worked together for several years in unusually close collaboration. Both artists abandoned their past ways of working, inventing images together that neither could anticipate—a mysterious process in its own right.
With The Mysteries, Watterson and Kascht share the fascinating genesis of their extraordinary collaboration in a video that can be viewed on Andrews McMeel Publishing's YouTube page.
About The Author
Bill Watterson is the creator of Calvin and Hobbes, one of the most popular and well-regarded cartoon strips of the twentieth century. Calvin and Hobbes appeared in newspapers from November 1985 until Watterson's retirement in 1995.
Online: gocomics.com/calvinandhobbes/
About The Illustrator
Bill Watterson created the newspaper comic strip Calvin and Hobbes, one of the most iconic and memorable comic strips of our time. His original work is on long-term loan at the Ohio State University Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum.
John Kascht is one of America's most highly regarded caricature artists. A master of the form, he has caricatured thousands of famous faces for magazines, newspapers and Broadway marquees. His work is collected by the National Portrait Gallery.
Product Details
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing (October 10, 2023)
Length: 72 pages
ISBN13: 9781524884949
23. Portable Compendium Set 2
23. Portable Compendium Set 2
This compact, portable format is designed to introduce this timeless and beloved comic to a new generation of readers!
Small enough to fit in a backpack, this box set features two 144-page paperback books in a protective slipcase. This set, featuring comics presented chronologically from March 1987 to July 1988, is the second of seven sets that will be released through 2026.
The second set of books collecting Bill Watterson's timeless Calvin and Hobbes comics in a new portable format designed to introduce the timeless adventures of a boy and his stuffed tiger to a new generation of readers. Featuring nearly 500 comics presented chronologically from March 1987 to July 1988, this is the second set in a planned series of seven.
Calvin and Hobbes is one of the most popular comic strips of all time. The imaginative world of a boy and his real-only-to-him tiger first appeared in 1985 and could be read in more than 2,400 newspapers when Bill Watterson retired on January 1, 1996.
This compact, portable new format will fit easily into backpacks as well as on the collector's shelf. Featuring archival slipcase and cover art selected by the author, The Calvin and Hobbes Portable Compendium pays tribute to the strip's origin in newspapers while appealing to both new and existing fans of Calvin and Hobbes.
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Publisher : Andrews McMeel Publishing (March 5, 2024)
Language : English
Paperback : 288 pages
ISBN-10 : 1524888044
ISBN-13 : 978-1524888046
Item Weight : 1.29 pounds
Dimensions : 6.1 x 1 x 9.1 inches
About The Book
The second set of books collecting Bill Watterson's timeless Calvin and Hobbes comics in a new portable format designed to introduce the timeless adventures of a boy and his stuffed tiger to a new generation of readers. Featuring nearly 500 comics presented chronologically from March 1987 to July 1988, this is the second set in a planned series of seven.
Calvin and Hobbes is one of the most popular comic strips of all time. The imaginative world of a boy and his real-only-to-him tiger first appeared in 1985 and could be read in more than 2,400 newspapers when Bill Watterson retired on January 1, 1996.
This compact, portable new format will fit easily into backpacks as well as on the collector's shelf. Featuring archival slipcase and cover art selected by the author, The Calvin and Hobbes Portable Compendium pays tribute to the strip's origin in newspapers while appealing to both new and existing fans of Calvin and Hobbes.
About The Author
Bill Watterson is the creator of Calvin and Hobbes, one of the most popular and well-regarded cartoon strips of the twentieth century. Calvin and Hobbes appeared in newspapers from November 1985 until Watterson's retirement in 1995.
Online: gocomics.com/calvinandhobbes/
Product Details
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing (March 5, 2024)
Length: 288 pages
ISBN13: 9781524888046
Source: Simon & Schuster
24. Portable Compendium Set 3
24. Portable Compendium Set 3
25. Portable Compendium Set 4
25. Portable Compendium Set 4
About The Book
The fourth set of books collecting Bill Watterson's timeless Calvin and Hobbes comics in a new portable format designed to introduce the timeless adventures of a boy and his stuffed tiger to a new generation of readers. Featuring nearly 500 comics presented chronologically from December 1989 to April 1991.
This compact, portable collection of Calvin and Hobbes comics will fit easily into backpacks, bookshelves, and make for a perfect stocking stuffer. Featuring archival slipcase and cover art selected by the author, The Calvin and Hobbes Portable Compendium pays tribute to the strip's origin in newspapers while appealing to both new and existing fans of Calvin and Hobbes. This is the fourth set in a series of seven.
Calvin and Hobbes is one of the most popular comic strips of all time. The imaginative world of a boy and his real-only-to-him tiger first appeared in 1985 and could be read in more than 2,400 newspapers when Bill Watterson retired on January 1, 1996.
Product Details
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing (March 4, 2025)
Paperback: 288 pages
ISBN-10: 1524890618
ISBN-13 : 978-1524890612
Dimensions: 6.2 x 0.9 x 9.1 inches
Distributed by Simon & Schuster
26. Portable Compendium Set 5
26. Portable Compendium Set 5
About The Book
The fifth set of books collecting Bill Watterson's timeless Calvin and Hobbes comics in a new portable format designed to introduce the timeless adventures of a boy and his stuffed tiger to a new generation of readers. Featuring nearly 500 comics presented chronologically from March 1991 to March 1993.
This compact, portable collection of Calvin and Hobbes comics will fit easily into backpacks, bookshelves—and make for a perfect stocking stuffer. Featuring archival slipcase and cover art selected by the author, The Calvin and Hobbes Portable Compendium pays tribute to the strip's origin in newspapers while appealing to both new and existing fans of Calvin and Hobbes. This is the third set in a series of seven.
Calvin and Hobbes is one of the most popular comic strips of all time. The imaginative world of a boy and his real-only-to-him tiger first appeared in 1985 and could be read in more than 2,400 newspapers when Bill Watterson retired on January 1, 1996.
About The Author
Bill Watterson is the creator of Calvin and Hobbes, one of the most popular and well-regarded cartoon strips of the twentieth century. Calvin and Hobbes appeared in newspapers from November 1985 until Watterson's retirement in 1995.
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Product Details
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
Length: 288 pages
Publisher : Andrews McMeel Publishing
Publication date : October 7, 2025
Language : English
ISBN-10 : 1524890650
ISBN-13 : 978-1524890650
Item Weight : 1.31 ounces
Dimensions : 6.1 x 0.9 x 9.1 inches
Price: $24.99
27. Portable Compendium Set 6
27. Portable Compendium Set 6
The sixth set of books collecting Bill Watterson's timeless Calvin and Hobbes comics in a new portable format designed to introduce the timeless adventures of a boy and his stuffed tiger to a new generation of readers. Featuring nearly 500 comics presented chronologically from July 1993 to July 1995.
This compact, portable collection of Calvin and Hobbes comics will fit easily into backpacks, bookshelves—and make for a perfect stocking stuffer. Featuring archival slipcase and cover art selected by the author, The Calvin and Hobbes Portable Compendium pays tribute to the strip's origin in newspapers while appealing to both new and existing fans of Calvin and Hobbes. This is the sixth set in a series of seven.
Calvin and Hobbes is one of the most popular comic strips of all time. The imaginative world of a boy and his real-only-to-him tiger first appeared in 1985 and could be read in more than 2,400 newspapers when Bill Watterson retired on January 1, 1996.
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: March 3, 2026
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1524890693
ISBN-13: 978-1524890698
Item Weight: 1.31 ounces
Reading age: 18 years and up
Dimensions: 6.13 x 0.75 x 9.13 inches
Price: $24.99
28. Portable Compendium Set 7
28. Portable Compendium Set 7
Coming soon. ETA: October 2026
The grand finale of the Calvin and Hobbes Portable Compendium series features the complete final year of comics plus a special gallery of classic stories, poems, and full-color artwork. With a compact, giftable design and author-selected art, this final installment is a celebration of Bill Watterson’s legendary comic strip and its enduring place in readers’ hearts.
This compact and portable two-book collection brings together the final year of Calvin and Hobbes comic strips—closing out Bill Watterson’s iconic series with humor, heart, and imagination. In addition to the full run of daily and Sunday comics from 1995 to 1996, this volume includes a special gallery of standalone stories, poems, and artwork from the original Calvin and Hobbes treasury editions—featuring fan favorites like Spaceman Spiff: Interplanetary Explorer Extraordinaire and A Nauseous Nocturne. With vivid slipcase art and interior design chosen by Watterson himself, this seventh and final volume of The Calvin and Hobbes Portable Compendium offers a fresh way to experience the classic strip in a smaller, shelf- and backpack-friendly format. Whether you’re revisiting the magic or discovering it for the first time, this edition honors the imagination, friendship, and wit that made Calvin and Hobbes one of the most beloved comics of all time.
Price: $24.99
Dimensions: 6.125 x 9.125
ISBN: 9781524890735
Publish Date: 10/6/2026
Pages: 256
Age Range: 18 and Up
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