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Hobbes' 15 Greatest Moments In Calvin & Hobbes

Hobbes has many great moments in the Calvin and Hobbes comic strips, but some of them happen to stand out as the very best among the rest.

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Why Are They Named Calvin and Hobbes?

Calvin and Hobbes may share their names with philosophers, but Bill Watterson never lets this get in the way of the comic's character, plot, or humor.

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15 Best Comic Strips Of All Time

Whether through slapstick humor, romance, or high adventure, the comic strip medium offers something for everyone.

A collage of Calvin using his Duplicator machine on himself and making other inventions
Calvin's Best Inventions in Calvin and Hobbes

Calvin's desire to avoid doing his chores has driven him to create impressive inventions like the Duplicator in Bill Watterson's Calvin and Hobbes.

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A custom collage of Calvin and Hobbes walking across a log with their town in the background
Where Does Calvin and Hobbes Take Place?

Bill Watterson never disclosed where Calvin and Hobbes live, but discerning readers can narrow down the town's real-life inspiration.

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Why Are There So Few Characters in Calvin and Hobbes?

Despite the strip having run for just over a decade, there are surprisingly few characters in the world of Bill Watterson's Calvin and Hobbes.

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Calvin & Hobbes 15 Best Characters

Bill Watterson's timeless strip Calvin & Hobbes had a tight cast. However, this just let his best characters stand out on the printed page.

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A collage of Calvin yelling while Hobbes smiles calmly in front of other Calvin and Hobbes strips
Ending Calvin And Hobbes Is Exactly What Saved It

Calvin and Hobbes creator Bill Watterson elected to end the comic strip in 1995, and that decision has been shaping the strip's legacy ever since.

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Calvin and Hobbes fighting with comic strips of TVs in the background
Calvin and Hobbes Needs To Be An Animated Show

If Calvin and Hobbes is ever adapted into a new medium, it needs to be the type of cartoon that Calvin's parents truly would have hated.

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Calvin and Hobbes with characters from Pearls Before Swine
10 Best Comic Strips Like Calvin & Hobbes

Calvin & Hobbes ended in 1995, but fans of the beloved comic strip might find something to love in similar strips like Foxtrot and Stuffed.

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Hobbes as a tiger and as a stuffed toy being dragged by Calvin from Calvin & Hobbes
Calvin And Hobbes: Was Hobbes A Real Tiger Or Imaginary?

As Calvin's stuffed best friend, Hobbes has always played an important role in Calvin and Hobbes. But is he a real tiger, or just a stuffed animal?

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Catwoman in the style of Garfield
Line it is Drawn: Comic Book Characters Take Over the Funny Pages

In a brand-new Line it is Drawn, our artists drew your suggestions for comic book characters depicted as newspaper comic strips

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Calvin and Hobbes Has Never Been More Relevant

Calvin and Hobbes ended nearly three decades ago, but the strip remains more relevant than ever, despite having had no follow-ups since.

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Collage of Calvin and Hobbes in the snow with the Snow Goon
10 Best Calvin and Hobbes Comics Set In A Winter Wonderland

Calvin and Hobbes always knew how to appreciate the best that winter had to offer thanks to the snow and Calvin's imagination.

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10 Heartwarming Calvin and Hobbes Comic Strips Perfect for the Holidays

Calvin and Hobbes was Bill Watterson’s love letter to childhood, and his Christmas specials perfectly capture the excitement of the holiday season.

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Calvin's Mom in Calvin and Hobbes
10 Greatest Calvin's Mom Strips In Calvin & Hobbes

Calvin's mom is an underrated character in Calvin and Hobbes, but her best moments show why she deserved to have more of the spotlight.

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15 Best Calvin and Hobbes Comic Strips Of All Time

Calvin & Hobbes is one of the greatest newspaper strips ever. Sad and hilarious, the comic's greatest strips and stories are true artistic triumphs.

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10 Greatest Calvin's Dad Strips In Calvin & Hobbes

Calvin's usually the center of attention in Calvin & Hobbes, and his dad is his straight man. However, sometimes the old man grabbed the spotlight.

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The Mysteries, a book by Bill Watterson and John Kascht
REVIEW: The Mysteries is an Elusive, Handmade Wonder from Bill Watterson and John Kascht

The Mysteries sees Calvin and Hobbes creator Bill Watterson and John Kascht embracing the unknown to mixed results. Here's CBR's review.

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A collage of the Duplicator and Time Machine from Calvin and Hobbes
Calvin's 10 Greatest Moments In Calvin & Hobbes

From experimenting with the Duplicator to trying to take care of his mom, Calvin's caring actions bring plenty of heart to Calvin and Hobbes.

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