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Jump into the earliest adventures of an extraordinary duo— mischievous Calvin and his sardonic tiger Hobbes.  It’s tuna fish traps, time travel, snowman armies, and schoolyard woes—blending sharp wit, wild imagination, and heartfelt moments in every strip.

The Essential Calvin and Hobbes is the perfect introduction to one of the most beloved comic strips of all time. This treasury brings together the first two Calvin and Hobbes collections—Calvin and Hobbes and Something Under the Bed Is Drooling— covering November 18, 1985 to May 23, 1987. The treasury begins with a foreword by Charles M. Schulz, along with a bonus 16-page full-color story exclusive and the illustrated poem, “A Nauseous Nocturne.”

A mix of classic black-and-white daily strips and vividly colored Sunday comics showcases Bill Watterson’s incredible artistic range and sharp, timeless humor. With over 250 pages, this collection captures the essence of childhood imagination, rebellion, and curiosity through the unforgettable duo of Calvin, a wildly inventive six-year-old, and Hobbes, his loyal (and sometimes ferocious) stuffed tiger.