The Calvin and Hobbes Portable Compendium Set 1

The first set of books collecting Bill Watterson's timelessCalvin and Hobbescomics in a compact, portable format designed to introduce the timeless adventures of a boy and his stuffed tiger to a new generation of readers. Featuring nearly 500 comics from the strip's debut in November 1985 through March 1987, this is the first set in a series of seven. "At some level, all American childhoods are the same, which probably explains our lasting love affair withCalvin and Hobbes." --The Washington Post Calvin and Hobbesis unquestionably one of the most popular comic strips of all time. The imaginative world of a boy and his real-only-to-him tiger first appeared in 1985 and could be read in more than 2,400 newspapers when Bill Watterson retired on January 1, 1996. A compact set perfect for introducing the timeless adventures ofCalvin and Hobbesto a new generation of readersPortable new format fits easily into backpacks as well as on the collector's shelfComposed of two 144-page paperback books, including nearly 500 comics from the strip's debut in Nov. 1985 through March 1987 Featuring archival slipcase and cover art selected by the author,The Calvin and Hobbes Portable Compendiumpays tribute to the strip's origin in newspapers while appealing to both new and existing fans ofCalvin and Hobbes.Take Calvin and Hobbes along wherever you go, or share them with a reader who appreciates exhilarating adventures and profound wisdom in a classic comic strip!