Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson
Artist: Bill Watterson (All)
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DescriptionWhile always a fan of the classic adventure strips, as well as classic Peanuts, Calvin and Hobbes is my absolute favorite in both content and execution. While it ran between 1985 and 1995, it beautifully and consistently captured the inner workings of a little boys mind in such clever, inventive and truthful ways. It spoke to the little boy in me and mirrored a lot of what I saw while raising my own two sons. I honestly never thought I would have the opportunity to own such a superb example as there are so few that are publicly available. Maybe a dozen all told? I am honored to be the custodian of this mini masterpiece and am grateful to a couple of my art buddies who really helped make this possible. They know who they are and how important this is to me. Thanks guys!Social/Sharing |
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Justin Porter 
Member Since 2003
Posted on 4/8/2013
Wow. Who doesn't love Calvin and Hobbes. Great score. Congrats!
Kenneth Parkhurst
Member Since 2005
Posted on 4/8/2013
Beyond amazing! I get Goosebumps just thinking about original Calvin and Hobbes artwork.
J L
Member Since 2005
Posted on 4/8/2013
You know what I think of this. I just love this gag and I happy you got it. Congrats!!!!
Galac Tun
Member Since 2006
Posted on 4/8/2013
most people would be happy to get any strip. even better to get a funny example. mother's day isn't far away
Joseph Melchior
Member Since 2005
Posted on 4/8/2013
They don't get much rarer! And it is a sweet gag. Congratulations.
John Bamber
Member Since 2004
Posted on 4/8/2013
You're not the only one who's a huge fan Scott. Great example, supremely jealous but what a lovely home it has :)
I D
Member Since 2004
Posted on 4/8/2013
You are the MAN! Great daily with all the perfect elements. So very happy for you and a worthy addition to your already terrific collection.
Davide G.
Member Since 2009
Posted on 4/8/2013
As for me, simply one of the best humour strips of all time for creativity and brilliance: in my heart it's right next to the Peanuts and Pogo... Thanks for sharing!
Rabid Ferret
Member Since 2005
Posted on 4/8/2013
I was obviously going to be jealous of anyone who won this, but I didn't think it'd be a "comic book" guy! Congrats on a gem that somehow stands out even in your mighty collection!
Raymond Bryan
Member Since 2011
Posted on 4/8/2013
Congrats!!! Just amazing!!! A special piece indeed!
Jyrki Vainio
Member Since 2005
Posted on 4/8/2013
Wow, the rarity/awesomeness ratio doesn't get much bigger than this! Huge congratulations!!
David E. Miller
Member Since 2005
Posted on 4/8/2013
A wonderful addition to your collection Scott. Congratulations!
Mike W
Member Since 2007
Posted on 4/8/2013
Indeed a museum-worthy piece!! Congratulations, Scott!!!
Ken R
Member Since 2006
Posted on 4/8/2013
Definitely gives one that warm, fuzzy feeling! Nice one Scott!
Foggy Bottom
Member Since 2009
Forum Moderator
Posted on 4/8/2013
As good as it gets. Baller score mate!
Kin Wong
Member Since 2007
Posted on 4/8/2013
Calvin and Hobbes? That's gotta be a dime a dozen right? :) Congrats on a fantastic piece of comic history!
J. Sid
Member Since 2004
Posted on 4/9/2013
Love it. Wish the Watterson vault would open on these... if they were as 'cheap' as Peanuts strips, I'd join the club
Alex Johnson
Member Since 2006
Forum Moderator
Posted on 4/9/2013
Nothing like a minor addition and this is nothing like minor! This is a classic C&H strip showing Calvin's selflessness. :) Congratulations!
Enrico Salvini
Member Since 2005
Posted on 4/9/2013
I clicked the link with my 2 y.o son on my knees and he joyously screamed when he recognized C&H (to whom he's constantly exposed thanks to posters I had made for him): I screamed a lot louder! Congrats, Scott, gorgeous catch!
Rob Stolzer
Member Since 2004
Posted on 4/9/2013
Scott, you know that you're hated by comic art collectors everywhere, right? But in a good way :0) Seriously, congrats on a major score, by one of the best cartoonists whoever put pen to paper.
Yehoy Lee
Member Since 2010
Posted on 4/9/2013
C&H is a classic, and knowing how rare Watterson lets anyone have an original piece of work makes this more than grail worthy. Even non-comic fans know and love C&H. Truly a treasure. Congrats!
Jared Simmons
Member Since 2004
Posted on 4/10/2013
Glad to know the person who outbid me is someone who will really enjoy this piece. I think its amazing. Congratulations!
Joey Pun
Member Since 2008
Posted on 4/11/2013
Now this is a special piece. The kind of thing that comic art dreams are made of. Congrats!
Chris K.
Member Since 2008
Posted on 4/11/2013
Really special addition, Scott - thanks for sharing it!
GAG .
Member Since 2006
Posted on 4/13/2013
You must be a happy man. Thanks for sharing your happiness.
Ellis M
Member Since 2012
Posted on 4/15/2013
Freakin'...awesome! Great snag! A very lucky man indeed! Thanks for sharing. Too cool!
Thomas V
Member Since 2008
Posted on 5/17/2013
What a great strip!Boy do i miss the genius that is Bill Watterson. Congratulations Scott.
Alex K.
Member Since 2004
Posted on 5/29/2013
Calvin & Hobbes: One of the Holy Grails of Original Comic Art Collecting! And you own one! I bow to you and this beautiful mini-masterpiece!
comicinkking. com
Member Since 2004
Posted on 9/19/2013
Way late to the party but... Fantastic pickup!! You summed up nicely my sentiments about Calvin and Hobbs so I won't be repetitive. Kudos to you - the best just keeps getting better!
Eric Seffinga
Member Since 2005
Posted on 10/11/2013
On the top tier of the coolest pieces of art on CAF, hands down.
Shane Turgeon
Member Since 2009
Posted on 1/23/2014
Woah, missed this when you added it, Scott. Aamazing! Huge congrats! I've been rereading all my C&H volumes before bed lately.
Brian Monroe
Member Since 2004
Posted on 3/5/2014
NO ONE did strips better. Genius art and even better writing. everything else is a DISTANT second.
Michael Kenyon
Member Since 2008
Posted on 1/23/2016
Bill Watterson gave us so much to love, laugh and think about.I know you will be an excellent caretaker for this treasure.Such insight everyday for ten glorious years.Congratulations!!!
Erik Essington
Member Since 2009
Posted on 3/18/2016
You are so fortunate to own this piece! Congrats!
Steve . M
Member Since 2017
Posted on 12/21/2019
Spectacular! Scott, I enjoy your posts on CGC and yet, never thought to look you up on CAF.
THIS is just jaw-dropping
James Dornoff
Member Since 2019
Posted on 6/9/2021
Absolutely loved this comic strip growing up, I know these are hard to come by and definitely a great one at that, huge congrats!
David Matheny
Member Since 2021
Posted on 8/29/2021
This is one of those times in Life. Where I am not jealous of other people but Happy that someone does owns an Original Bill Watterson. Congrats big buddy.
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