The very first Calvin and Hobbes collection that started it all! This beloved comic series captures the imagination and humor of six-year-old Calvin and his stuffed tiger, Hobbes — exploring life, mischief, and philosophical musings through beautifully drawn comic strips. This original softcover collection includes the earliest Calvin and Hobbes strips as first published in newspapers beginning in 1985, featuring Watterson’s sharp wit and expressive artistry that made the series a cultural phenomenon. Details: •Author/Illustrator: Bill Watterson •Foreword: Garry Trudeau (Doonesbury) •Publisher: Andrews and McMeel, Kansas City •Copyright: © 1987 by Bill Watterson •ISBN: 0-8362-2086-9 •Format: Softcover •Original Price: $9.95 U.S. / $13.95 Canada •Printed in the U.S.A. ⚙️ Condition Acceptable vintage condition. •Former library copy (“Randolph Media Center” stamp present). •Cover shows minor edge and corner wear; light crease along spine edge. •Pages clean and intact; binding tight. •No writing or highlighting other than library mark (see photos).