Front cover of The Calvin and Hobbes Portable Compendium Set 1 by Bill Watterson, paperback

The Calvin and Hobbes Portable Compendium Set 1 : Volume 1 - Bill Watterson

Bill Watterson

£16.99
  • Pages · 288 pages
  • Publication Date · 31/08/2023
  • Genre · Cartoons & comic strips
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The first set of books collecting Bill Watterson's timeless Calvin and Hobbes comics in a compact, portable format designed to introduce the timeless adventures of a boy and his stuffed tiger to a new generation of readers. Featuring nearly 500 comics from the strip's debut in November 1985 through March 1987, this is the first set in a series of seven. "At some level, all American childhoods are the same, which probably explains our lasting love affair with Calvin and Hobbes." -The Washington PostCalvin and Hobbes is unquestionably one of the most popular comic strips of all time. The imaginative world of a boy and his real-only-to-him tiger first appeared in 1985 and could be read in more than 2,400 newspapers when Bill Watterson retired on January 1, 1996. A compact set perfect for introducing the timeless adventures of Calvin and Hobbes to a new generation of readersPortable new format fits easily into backpacks as well as on the collector's shelfComposed of two 144-page paperback books, including nearly 500 comics from the strip's debut in Nov. 1985 through March 1987Featuring archival slipcase and cover art selected by the author, The Calvin and Hobbes Portable Compendium pays tribute to the strip's origin in newspapers while appealing to both new and existing fans of Calvin and Hobbes. Take Calvin and Hobbes along wherever you go, or share them with a reader who appreciates exhilarating adventures and profound wisdom in a classic comic strip!

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