The complete Calvin and Hobbes (utgåvan 2005)

“Calvin and Hobbes” lasted only ten years, but glorious they were. I was fascinated by the strip for years. In retrospect, it’s amazing that Watterson squeezed so many silly gags out of so few characters. For the entire run of the series, Calvin tries to avoid work by sneaking into fantasy worlds and misconstruing traditions. Most stories last about two or three weeks and those story lines are frequently invoked, such as Calvin’s trials with his babysitter or his science fiction alter-ego getting lost. Artistically, the weekdays strips are economic and bare while some of the Sunday strips are colorful and detailed. A 20 pound “box set” of strips called “The Complete Calvin and Hobbes” was recently published. It is very pricey and difficult to handle given its enormous size, but it is still quite nice. Fortunately, paperbacks can still be found pretty cheap. ( )

Calvin and Hobbes give me life. I love the comics, all of them. I use them often on my blog, or just in general. I loved them when I was a child, appreciate them a lot more now. I don't own this copy, yet, but have read all comics. One day I'll own this precious box as well. ( )

There is very much a reason that out of all the graphic novels I have read, I have chosen to review only Calvin and Hobbes. The comic itself has the ability to transcend generational barriers, providing the reader with a heartwarming experience no matter the age. The very essence of the comic is based upon the imagination of Calvin, and the unboundedness of the youth mind. His imagination perfectly captures the innocence of youth, and allows the reader to escape into such a world. We can once again experience the adventures we would journey upon as a kid, we can feel the emotion and excitement that was there with unknown.
A factor that adds to the comedy and wit of Calvin is seen in Wattersons perfectly cyncial writing style. He manages to balance the innonence of Calvin with a witiness of a cynical adult. The juxtaposition between these two factors always makes a great bit and never seems to get old.
Calvin and Hobbes perfectly captures that feeling of growing up. In my case, it almost made me feel a little upset that I hadn't capitalized on this time period in my life when I should've. Regardless, the comedy and the style of illustration and writing give such a feeling of excitement and asipiration that it wipes away any melancholy that arises. ( )

I mean. All the Calvin and Hobbes EVER in hard-bound, full-size spreads on beautiful paper. A bazillion stars. ( )

You either know the strip or you don't, and if you don't YOU NEED TO. ( )