{"product_id":"the-essential-calvin-and-hobbes-2","title":"The Essential Calvin And Hobbes","description":"\u003cb\u003eJump into the earliest adventures of an extraordinary duo-- mischievous Calvin and his sardonic tiger Hobbes. It's tuna fish traps, time travel, snowman armies, and schoolyard woes--blending sharp wit, wild imagination, and heartfelt moments in every strip.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Essential Calvin and Hobbes\u003c\/i\u003e is the perfect introduction to one of the most beloved comic strips of all time. This treasury brings together the first two \u003ci\u003eCalvin and Hobbes \u003c\/i\u003ecollections--\u003ci\u003eCalvin and Hobbes\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSomething Under the Bed Is Drooling\u003c\/i\u003e-- covering November 18, 1985 to May 23, 1987. The treasury begins with a foreword by Charles M. Schulz, along with a bonus 16-page full-color story exclusive and the illustrated poem, \"A Nauseous Nocturne.\" \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e A mix of classic black-and-white daily strips and vividly colored Sunday comics showcases Bill Watterson's incredible artistic range and sharp, timeless humor. With over 250 pages, this collection captures the essence of childhood imagination, rebellion, and curiosity through the unforgettable duo of Calvin, a wildly inventive six-year-old, and Hobbes, his loyal (and sometimes ferocious) stuffed tiger.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eFeatures include:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes first two collections: \u003ci\u003eCalvin and Hobbes\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSomething Under the Bed Is Drooling\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBonus 16-page full-color story and illustrated poem\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eForeword by Charles M. Schulz\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMix of black-and-white dailies and full-color Sunday strips\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCovers strips from Nov 1985 to May 1987\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The brilliance of \u003ci\u003eCalvin and Hobbes\u003c\/i\u003e lies not only in its comedy but also in its depth. Watterson uses everyday moments--battles over bathtime, awkward school photos, epic snowball fights--to explore bigger ideas about friendship, family, creativity, and the wonderful weirdness of growing up. Whether Calvin is zipping through time in a cardboard box-turned-time machine, creating mutant snowmen in the yard, or musing about life's meaning under the stars, the strip strikes a rare balance between laugh-out-loud funny and unexpectedly profound. Hobbes, with his dry wit and tiger-like instincts, is the perfect foil to Calvin's chaos, grounding their friendship in warmth and wonder.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e A must-have for longtime fans and new readers of all ages, \u003ci\u003eThe Essential Calvin and Hobbes\u003c\/i\u003e is not just a comic collection--it's a celebration of imagination, wit, and the endurance of a boy and his tiger navigating the world, trying to make sense of it, one outrageous adventure at a time.","brand":"OUATB","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47957565178111,"sku":"*R0030843*","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0487\/5550\/7364\/files\/19792383482485_d653b7f5-c167-4a41-95d5-50da469a54cd.jpg?v=1766849435","url":"https:\/\/shop.onceuponatimebooks.com\/products\/the-essential-calvin-and-hobbes-2","provider":"Once Upon a Time Books AR","version":"1.0","type":"link"}