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William Boyd Watterson II (born July 5, 1958) is an American cartoonist who authored the comic strip Calvin and Hobbes. The strip was syndicated from 1985 to 1995. Watterson concluded Calvin and Hobbes with a short statement to newspaper editors and his readers that he felt he had achieved all he could in the medium.
Oct 10, 2023 · Cartoonist Bill Watterson is best known for his beloved comic strip ‘Calvin and Hobbes.’ Read about his career, new book ‘The Mysteries,’ and more.
Oct 23, 2023 · Bill Watterson’s return to print, after nearly three decades, comes in the form of a fable called “The Mysteries,” which shares with his famous comic strip a sense of enchantment.
Oct 10, 2023 · Reclusive cartoonist Bill Watterson released his first book, called ‘The Mysteries,’ on October 10. After ‘Calvin and Hobbes,’ he has mostly leaned into art.
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Calvin and Hobbes is a daily American comic strip created by cartoonist Bill Watterson that was syndicated from November 18, 1985, to December 31, 1995. Commonly described as "the last great newspaper comic", [2] [3] [4] Calvin and Hobbes has enjoyed broad and enduring popularity, influence, and academic and philosophical interest.
Jul 5, 2018 · Learn about the life and work of Bill Watterson, the legendary comic artist behind Calvin and Hobbes. Discover his influences, inspirations, philosophical themes and personal choices in this comprehensive list of 60 facts.
Oct 11, 2023 · The Calvin and Hobbes creator releases his first graphic novel in 28 years, The Mysteries, with artist John Kascht. Watch the video to learn how they overcame their creative differences and clashing styles.
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