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Grex > Comics > #7: So Long Calvin and Hobbes. We'll miss you both! | |
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bruin
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So Long Calvin and Hobbes. We'll miss you both!
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Nov 10 23:29 UTC 1995 |
Bill Watterson, the cartoonist known for _Calvin and Hobbes_, has announced
that the strip of December 31, 1995, will be the last, stating that he is
burning out and wants to devote time to other projects. Thus, Watterson joins
Gary Larson (_The Far Side_) and Berkeley Breathed (_Bloom County_/_Outland_)
as creators of comics with large cult followings who have closed up shop
within the past year or so.
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erekoze
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response 1 of 34:
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Nov 14 17:20 UTC 1995 |
Well, its a big lost fore the fans of calvin anfd hobbes, I got icons, three
books a a lot of strips , its one of the most interesting characters that I
ever see, ....
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scott
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response 2 of 34:
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Nov 15 14:05 UTC 1995 |
Yeah, I'll be missing them, in theory since I don't get any papers.
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carson
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response 3 of 34:
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Nov 18 00:56 UTC 1995 |
Since he's cited dissatisfaction with decreasing panel size as a reason
for departure, maybe he'll discover the perfectly legitimate art form
of comic books/graphic novels and continue his work there.
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lando
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response 4 of 34:
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Nov 24 19:49 UTC 1995 |
Calvin...gone?! That rots. I now I will miss them both.
err know, heh
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bruin
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response 5 of 34:
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Dec 6 00:46 UTC 1995 |
BTW, I did happen to pick up the _C&H 10th Anniversary Book_, which showed
some of the best of C&H plus Bill Watterson's commentary on the strips, their
meanings, and the "cutthroat" comics business in general. Also had the origin
of Calvin & Hobbes' names (Calvin was named after Christian Reformer John
Calvin) and some coverage of formerly taboo subjects such as "boogers" and
"Thermos full of phlegm" (the latter phrase got C&H dropped from one paper
after only a week).
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bruin
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response 6 of 34:
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Dec 31 17:44 UTC 1995 |
Could anybody post how Calvin and Hobbes ended, and if it was a definite
closure or just another Sunday strip? I am curious, but will not buy a
Detroit paper because I cannot support the scab workers during the ongoing
strike.
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carson
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response 7 of 34:
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Jan 1 20:16 UTC 1996 |
The last words, according to CNN Headline News: "Let's go exploring."
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erekoze
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response 8 of 34:
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May 6 19:12 UTC 1996 |
well, a very good phrase.... I'ts better than Its an small step for a man
but.. U know!
Do U know if they are gonna edit more super calvin and hObbes Titles?
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robh
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response 9 of 34:
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May 6 19:21 UTC 1996 |
There's a new Calvin and Hobbes book out, but it doesn't
contain the final strip, so I expect there will be at least
one more released after that.
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pezimist
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response 10 of 34:
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Jun 1 23:19 UTC 1996 |
goodbye Calvin & Hobbes i'll miss u.
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bio
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response 11 of 34:
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Feb 17 10:49 UTC 1997 |
You know, I really love these guys. Rereading one of my TPB made me realize
that I miss them. Wasn't Watterson going to put out new comics directly to
the book stores?
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pez
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response 12 of 34:
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Feb 17 22:45 UTC 1997 |
there is a story in X-Factor Annual #7 about Strong Guy helping a young boy
by the name of "Cal" deal with a bully named "Moe" both of which bear striking
resemblence to Watterson's characters.. i guess Strong Guy was meant to be
Hobbes in the story, but the other kids could see Strong Guy move and hear
him talk so.. he wasn't a very good Hobbes :P
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bio
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response 13 of 34:
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Feb 17 23:37 UTC 1997 |
<sigh>
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pez
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response 14 of 34:
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Feb 19 00:30 UTC 1997 |
oh yeah?! <SIGH>
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dbassman
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response 15 of 34:
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Mar 12 02:53 UTC 1997 |
you know C and H would be really cool if they were actually in a monthly
comic series. yeah!
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bio
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response 16 of 34:
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Mar 13 06:25 UTC 1997 |
Hmmm, that's a thought...
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dbassman
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response 17 of 34:
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Mar 13 19:35 UTC 1997 |
I wonder if Bill Waterson would make more money selling smaller books monthly
rather a whole bunch at one time .
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biohazar
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response 18 of 34:
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Mar 15 20:59 UTC 1997 |
As much as that is an interesting idea, I believe that the
format and style of Calvin and Hobbes wouldn't fit well in a
comicbook format.I'm pretty sure Bill Waterson is working on a
less constricting format... afterall he left because he was
getting fed up with how the newspapers were presenting their
comics. While he would have more control with a monthly comic
book, the format is still constricting.
I'm not sure why people conect comic strips with comic
books. Although the are technical skills a simular (althought
the comic strips are usaully more cartoony) the layouts are
differentand there is more emphasis on background and hatching
in comic books. It's not really a big deal, but it still bugs
me. Not as bad as when people ask me if I'm doing animations
like the flintstones...
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dbassman
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response 19 of 34:
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Mar 26 14:45 UTC 1997 |
I see what you mean , Dave, though I must say tat C and H are not your normal
cartoon strip. There is a quality to Watterson's drawings that just capture
a certiain beauty of nature and life. I love the pictures of the woods behind
his house, (or whereever they are,) they remind me of the expanse of forest
behind my house.
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bio
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response 20 of 34:
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Mar 27 05:30 UTC 1997 |
Where do Calvin and Hobbes live anyways? At least which state are they from?
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dbassman
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response 21 of 34:
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Mar 27 21:22 UTC 1997 |
That's a good question, probably Iowa.
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bio
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response 22 of 34:
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Mar 28 08:18 UTC 1997 |
why Iowa?
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dbassman
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response 23 of 34:
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Apr 2 00:54 UTC 1997 |
I 'd say Iowa because , uh , I think I was them walking by a corn field one
day.
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senna
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response 24 of 34:
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Apr 7 05:16 UTC 1997 |
That's a pretty thin piece of evidence to base a conclusion on, Ben.
the correct answer is: Wherever you think they live. bill
intentionally left certain things such as location open to the reader's
imagination. It makes for a much more satisfying comic.
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