I think we can all agree that Calvin and Hobbes is one of the best comic strips in the history of the medium. That's simply a fact. And right now, the hardcover box set of the complete run of Calvin and Hobbes is on sale at Amazon for $99.83. That's a whole lot cheaper than the MSRP of $225. Not a bad deal for a box set of three gorgeous hardcover volumes filled with delightful art and writing.
The Complete Calvin and Hobbes Hardcover Box Set Deal
- Get it at Amazon - $99.83 (MSRP $225)
Created by Bill Watterson, Calvin and Hobbes ran from 1985 to 1995. It's about a boy named Calvin (who's something of a troublemaker) and his stuffed-animal tiger that comes to life in Calvin's imagination. All told, Calvin and Hobbes appeared in over 2,400 newspapers during its 10-year run.
This high-quality collection is comprised of three hardcover books, in full color where appropriate, that fit nicely in a sturdy slipcover case. The entire run of the syndicated series is here, presented across 1440 pages. It's a gorgeous collection of what I consider the best comic strip of all time. You won't likely find another deal this good on this collection anytime soon.
In other Bill Watterson news, you can preorder The Mysteries, an upcoming graphic novel by him and the caracaturist John Kascht. It represents one of the very rare times Watterson has done anything in the public eye since retiring from his work on Calvin and Hobbes. It's out soon: on October 10.
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