Homicidal Psycho Jungle Cat - (Calvin and Hobbes) by Bill Watterson (Paperback)

About the Book

Calvin and Hobbes--the sensationally popular comic strip dynamic duo--are ready to pounce back on bestseller lists nationwide with this all-new collection of daily and color Sunday cartoons. All eight previous Calvin and Hobbes collections have sold more than 1 million copies in the first year of publication.

Book Synopsis

Wild imagination meets biting satire in Homicidal Psycho Jungle Cat, where Calvin's antics with Hobbes and endless alter egos push childhood adventure and comic brilliance to dazzling new heights.

Calvin's imagination soars in Homicidal Psycho Jungle Cat, covering November 1992 to August 1993. Rosalyn returns for legendary babysitting showdowns, Calvin's rivalry with Susie intensifies, and alter egos like Stupendous Man and the ferocious Jungle Cat fuel outrageous adventures. Snowball fights escalate into full-scale wars, Calvinball descends into anarchy, and Spaceman Spiff blasts off on intergalactic missions--all delivered with Watterson's signature blend of wit, satire, and artistic creativity.

Black-and-white dailies and vibrant color Sunday strips elevate everyday childhood moments into unforgettable comic brilliance. Beneath the antics, Watterson weaves philosophical reflections and sly social commentary, proving his unmatched gift for pairing playful humor with deeper insight. This volume captures Calvin at his most inventive and Watterson at the height of his craft.

Highlights:

• Expanded Calvin/Susie storylines
• Return of Stupendous Man
• Spaceman Spiff intergalactic adventures
• Snowball wars and mutant snow creations
• Epic Calvinball games
• Family outings and reflections on life
• Artistic experimentation with pacing, wordplay, and style
• Both color and black-and-white strips

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.

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