Calvin and Hobbes Celebrates 40th Anniversary Since 1985 Debut
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Summary
The article commemorates the 40th anniversary of Calvin and Hobbes, the beloved comic strip created by Bill Watterson that debuted on November 18, 1985. It explores how the strip featured 6-year-old Calvin and his stuffed tiger Hobbes, who came alive in Calvin's imagination as a witty companion. The article highlights Watterson's unique ability to blend humor, fantasy, and profound themes, and notes that he ended the strip at its peak popularity after just a decade, maintaining his reclusive nature and artistic integrity.
Key quotes
· 4 pulled40 years ago — on November 18, 1985 — a new comic strip appeared in the newspaper: Calvin and Hobbes.
Hobbes was a stuffed tiger, but in the mind of 6-year-old Calvin he was a wryly observant companion for his day-to-day challenges and wildly imaginative adventures.
Their creator — cartoonist Bill Watterson — walked away from Calvin and Hobbes at the height of its popularity.
Watterson — who has given few interviews — seamlessly combined the silly, the fantastic and the profound in his strip.
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