Attack of the Deranged Mutant Killer Monster Snow Goons - (Calvin and Hobbes) by Bill Watterson (Paperback)

About the Book

Calvin and Hobbes are back. The energetic six-year-old and his sidekick tiger endure all the trials of youth and continue to endear themselves to millions of loyal readers in the latest collection of their shenanigans. This latest assembly of Calvin and Hobbes' adventures has never been collected in book form.

Book Synopsis

Snowmen come alive--and it's not pretty. Attack of the Deranged Mutant Killer Monster Snow Goons is a laugh-out-loud Calvin and Hobbes collection packed with winter mayhem, deep thoughts, and the timeless genius of Bill Watterson.

Calvin's snowmen become monstrous creations in Attack of the Deranged Mutant Killer Monster Snow Goons, spanning June 1990 to April 1991. This collection brims with Spaceman Spiff adventures, chaotic experiments with the Transmogrifier and Duplicator, and Calvin's hilariously doomed battles with babysitter Rosalyn. Through it all, Hobbes delivers his trademark sardonic wit, grounding the whirlwind of Calvin's imagination with sharp perspective.

Black-and-white dailies and full-color Sunday strips highlight Watterson's gift for blending slapstick comedy, clever satire, and surprising depth. From outrageous antics to moments of quiet reflection, these stories capture the boundless scope of childhood imagination and showcase the enduring brilliance of Watterson's art and storytelling.

Highlights:

• Iconic mutant snowman storyline
• Epic neighborhood snowball wars and creative forts
• Babysitter Rosalyn's comedic battles
• Cardboard-box inventions go hilariously awry
• Spaceman Spiff intergalactic adventures
• Philosophical riffs on fear, morality, and free will
• Transmogrifier and Duplicator experiments
• Winter landscapes showcasing expressive art
• Humorous yet reflective winter mischief

Review Quotes

"A student of comics, Watterson drew from an eclectic set of influences...The result was a strip that was vibrant, accessible, and beautiful." (Jake Rossen, Mental Floss)

"At some level, all American childhoods are the same, which probably explains our lasting love affair with Calvin and Hobbes." (Timothy R. Smith, The Washington Post)

"Bill Watterson's 'Calvin and Hobbes, ' easily one of the most beloved comic strips of all time..." (Bryan Hood, New York Post)

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.