Weekly proof sheets

Description from eBay listing: 

"This is a proof sheet from Universal Press Syndicate that contains a full week (December 4 - 9) of episodes from 1989. Each episode is a classic example of the legendary off-beat and incredibly distinctive humor that made Calvin and Hobbes one of the most beloved strips in the history of syndication. It features great images throughout the entire page, and I believe features Calvin in basically every single panel on the page! The page has been folded down the middle, which was commonly done with syndicate proofs. It measures approximately 11" by 17" when unfolded, and is in very good condition, with just some minor handling wear around the edges, and some light scuff marks. Please note that this is NOT a mass-produced print, lithograph, or poster reproduction. It is an original proof that was created during the production process for the comic strip. Calvin & Hobbes was one of the greatest comic strips ever, and items such as this are highly sought-after and tough to find on the open market. This is a very cool and rare comic collectible that you will hardly ever get a chance to see and would be an outstanding addition to the collection of any C&H fan. It would look fantastic framed and prominently displayed. 

Please note that this is an authentic piece from the 1980s, not something made for a later reprint or collection book. We have been told there are reprint production art pieces being listed by other sellers that make them seem to be old and from original printings, even though they are not (for example, older production art did not have the words on a separate sheet from the images. Those kinds of things were only done much more recently, using computer technology). We advise buyers to be careful, as there are disreputable sellers tricking many people into believing they are purchasing items that are older and more valuable than what they actually are. Some sellers simply do not state their items are from reprints, while others make very long listings and put a tiny mention about reprints buried deep in the listing, and/or use a hard-to-read font color (like yellow) to prevent buyers from seeing this information. Unfortunately, everything else in the listing (the title, pictures of the cover of the comic from the 1st printing, etc.) makes you think you are buying something from an original printing, and ebay has allowed this to continue despite many buyers saying that they have been taken for a ride and ripped off. This item is a genuine proof from the '80s, not something made for a reprint. We clearly differentiate items from original printings and items from reprints, so you can buy with confidence."

Daily proof sheet for release week of Feb 18, 1991 SatchJ3

Sold for on $599.99 on July 27, 2022

Description from eBay listing: 

"This is a rare original proof for Calvin and Hobbes, the all-time classic newspaper strip written and illustrated by the legendary Bill Watterson. This is a proof sheet from Universal Press Syndicate that contains a full week (February 18 - 23) of episodes from 1991. Each episode is a classic example of the legendary off-beat and incredibly distinctive humor that made Calvin and Hobbes one of the most beloved strips in the history of syndication. It features great images throughout the entire page, and I believe features Calvin in nearly every single panel on the page, with the exception of the classic February 22 strip, which features some truly incredible acrobatic action images of Hobbes! The page has been folded down the middle, which was commonly done with syndicate proofs. It measures approximately 11" by 17" when unfolded, and is in very good overall condition, with handling wear around the edges. There are some bending/indentation crinkling marks on the left side margin, with a very tiny edgewear tear, that does not really show in the scan, so please be aware of this. Please note that this is NOT a mass-produced print, lithograph, or poster reproduction. It is an original proof that was created during the production process for the comic strip. Calvin & Hobbes was one of the greatest comic strips ever, and items such as this are highly sought-after and tough to find on the open market. This is a very cool and rare comic collectible that you will hardly ever get a chance to see, and would be an outstanding addition to the collection of any C&H fan. It would look fantastic framed and prominently displayed. 

Please note that this is an authentic piece from the 1990's, not something made for a later reprint or collection book. We have been told there are reprint production art pieces being listed by other sellers that make them seem to be old and from original printings, even though they are not (for example, older production art did not have the words on a separate sheet from the images. Those kinds of things were only done much more recently, using computer technology). We advise buyers to be careful, as there are disreputable sellers tricking many people into believing they are purchasing items that are older and more valuable than what they actually are. Some sellers simply do not state their items are from reprints, while others make very long listings and put a tiny mention about reprints buried deep in the listing, and/or use a hard-to-read font color (like yellow) to prevent buyers from seeing this information. Unfortunately, everything else in the listing (the title, pictures of the cover of the comic from the 1st printing, etc.) makes you think you are buying something from an original printing, and ebay has allowed this to continue despite many buyers saying that they have been taken for a ride and ripped off. This item is a genuine proof from the '90's, not something made for a reprint. We clearly differentiate items from original printings and items from reprints, so you can buy with confidence."