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Calvin and Hobbes: A Decade of Imagination and Insight

11/18/2025

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Story summary

Calvin and Hobbes debuted on November 18, 1985, created by Bill Watterson, featuring Calvin, a six-year-old, and his stuffed tiger Hobbes as his imaginative companion.
The strip ran for ten years and blended humor, fantasy, and profound themes reflecting childhood.
Editor Lee Salem described it as fresh and funny, noting Calvin's remark that he learns more at home than at school, and the duo's discussions on the existence of God.

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Story summary

Calvin and Hobbes debuted on November 18, 1985, created by Bill Watterson, featuring Calvin, a six-year-old, and his stuffed tiger Hobbes as his imaginative companion.
The strip ran for ten years and blended humor, fantasy, and profound themes reflecting childhood.
Editor Lee Salem described it as fresh and funny, noting Calvin's remark that he learns more at home than at school, and the duo's discussions on the existence of God.