Before he became the famous cartoonist of “Calvin and Hobbes,” Bill Waterson drew editorial cartoons for his college paper, and later on, for “The Cincinnati Post.” It’s hard to imagine Watterson drawing anything without a philosophizing, Spaceman Spiff-ing little boy and his talking stuffed animal. It’s kind of like looking at yearbook photos of your mom and dad: funny and just a little bit awkward. So in honor of the much talked-about new Bill Watterson biography, here are 10 still-hilarious Watterson comics from the late 70s to the mid 80s that do not feature Calvin or Hobbes.
10. Figure Drawing
Oh man, I so need to enroll in art school. (Also, I think that’s totally Calvin’s mom.)
9. Graduation
They’re all communication majors.
8. Music
This group would eventually become The Dave Matthews Band.
7. Visiting Parents
Suds is a great nickname. Let’s start calling everyone Suds.
6. Lockers
“We were… uh… stuffed in here… together… by a BULLY!”
5. Declaration of Independence
Look at that Thomas Jefferson. He thinks he’s so great.
4. History Class
If you ask him to stop making gun sounds, he’s going to start making lightsaber noises again.
3. Cartoon Licensing
And, that’s why you can’t buy a Calvin and Hobbes Bubble Bath Dispenser.
2. February
Snowstorms + Valentine’s Day =
1. Taste
A visual demonstration of “hipster rage.”
(All images via Calvin and Hobbes: Magic On Paper)
Think they should make a “Calvin and Hobbes” movie? Eh, after looking at these 10 Horrible Clips From Comic Strip Movies, you might change your mind. However, for a fraction of the cost, you could make a movie based on these awesome stick figure webcomics. Hmm… What would “XKCD: The Movie” be like?
This post was written by Geoffrey Golden, who can’t wait to sock Susie with a snowball.
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