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Agent Escalus: Oct 5, 2002; "I couldn't stop saying aloud how miscast Jim Carrey was!"

(Aside from that secret guest artist week he did on Pearls Before Swine.)

Anyway, there�s nothing like totally unanticipated news, right?

So! Take a guess what it is.

Go on.

Guess.

�OK, ready?

quote:

Calvin and Hobbes Creator Releasing a Dark and Adult Graphic Novel

It's described as "a fable for grown-ups."

Bill Watterson, the creator of the beloved comic strip Calvin and Hobbes, is releasing a dark and adult graphic novel later this year.

Published by Simon & Schuster, The Mysteries is a new 72-page book by Watterson and renowned caricaturist John Kascht. The two artists have been working in close collaboration on the project for several years, and it's now finally ready to hit shelves on October 10. You can preorder it on Amazon now.

The illustrated story is described as "a fable for grown-ups" that explores "what lies beyond human understanding." The mature and mysterious tale centers around a "long-ago kingdom" that is "afflicted with unexplainable calamities."

"Hoping to end the torment, the king dispatches his knights to discover the source of the mysterious events," reads the publisher's description of the book. "Years later, a single battered knight returns."

This will be Watterson's first major work since Calvin and Hobbes concluded in 1995, which is the same year that the cartoonist announced his retirement. In a statement at the time, Watterson said he felt he had achieved all he could in the medium.

Kascht is a famed caricaturist, whose satirical drawings have appeared on book covers, billboards, and in several major publications, including The New York Times and MAD Magazine. Some of his work is also featured in the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery.

�yeah. How�d you do with your guesses?

Another surprise is that this is from the man who wrote in the 10 Anniversary Book that �You can call it a �graphic novel� (�) but comic books are still incredibly stupid.� Nice that he had a change of heart, I suppose, but I guess he�s still too appreciative of the old-fashioned ways to embrace the creative potential of digital comics and the �metaverse.� But�Maybe just as well. The guy knows his talents. And understands visual mediums better than most in his field ever did.

# ? Feb 15, 2023 20:58

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# ? Apr 29, 2024 15:53

Buce: Dec 23, 2005

woke calvin hobbes, a fox news story

# ? Feb 15, 2023 21:03

STABASS: Apr 18, 2009; Fun Shoe

hmm a little late for the edgy reboot train

# ? Feb 15, 2023 21:05

TrashMammal: Nov 10, 2022

People can like incredibly stupid things. Even when they know those things are incredibly stupid and won�t STFU about how incredibly stupid they are. This forum for example.

# ? Feb 15, 2023 21:12

Shinjobi: Jul 10, 2008; Gravy Boat 2k

Cyber dystopia Charlie Brown

# ? Feb 15, 2023 21:45

Gatts: Jan 2, 2001; Goodnight Moon; Nap Ghost

Cool, thanks for letting know, I will check it out.

# ? Feb 15, 2023 21:50

naem: May 29, 2011

GRIMDARK

# ? Feb 15, 2023 21:52

Zopotantor: Feb 24, 2013; ...und ist er drin dann lassen wir ihn niemals wieder raus...

Shinjobi posted:

Cyber dystopia Charlie Brown

https://www.whatisdeepfried.com/comic/weapon-brown/

# ? Feb 15, 2023 21:58

Bad Purchase: Jun 17, 2019

I mean, I still love Calvin and Hobbes, but $20 for about 35 pages (I count one sheet of paper as one page, not two) is too steep, IMO...I mean most graphic novels I buy are about $15, and have a minimum of 60 (or 120) pages.

# ? Feb 15, 2023 22:19

free hubcaps: Oct 12, 2009

Bill Watterson did the poster for the 2015 Angouleme Comics Festival also

# ? Feb 15, 2023 22:23

d00kiemastah: Jun 11, 2006; An afro is the symbol of a man.

free hubcaps posted:

Bill Watterson did the poster for the 2015 Angouleme Comics Festival also

lol

# ? Feb 15, 2023 22:28

Wall Balls: Jun 3, 2007; Spanish Castle Magic

Bad Purchase posted:

(I count one sheet of paper as one page, not two)

what the gently caress is wrong with you

# ? Feb 15, 2023 22:43

Ups_rail: Dec 8, 2006; by Fluffdaddy

I loved Calvin and hobbes.

# ? Feb 15, 2023 22:50

Outrail: Jan 4, 2009; www.sapphicrobotica.com

Here's my pitch: Hobbes rips Calvin's throat out and turns into a stuffed tiger.

That's it, three panels tops.

# ? Feb 15, 2023 23:24

super sweet best pal: Nov 18, 2009

Sounds boring, OP.

# ? Feb 16, 2023 00:05

Wall Balls: Jun 3, 2007; Spanish Castle Magic

calvin peeing on a chevy logo but he's 35 and you can see his penis

# ? Feb 16, 2023 00:05

AcidCat: Feb 10, 2005

Looks like poo poo. Should have stayed retired.

# ? Feb 16, 2023 00:28

Buce: Dec 23, 2005

# ? Feb 16, 2023 00:40

Agent Escalus: Oct 5, 2002; "I couldn't stop saying aloud how miscast Jim Carrey was!"

super sweet best pal posted:

Sounds boring, OP.

You�ve made the most boring post in the thread so far, go you!

Buce posted:

Post here long enough and someone will buy you an avatar/title combo. Sometimes when you least expect it!

# ? Feb 16, 2023 01:07

Wendigee: Jul 19, 2004

# ? Feb 16, 2023 01:30

GetDunked: Dec 16, 2011; respectfully

There's almost no way this is gonna be good but if it is I'm here for it

# ? Feb 16, 2023 01:38

Costco Meatballs: Oct 21, 2022

I remember back when I was like five the books where he would have authors comments under the strips made him seem like such a cool dude.

Of course I thought the same about Scott Adams at the time.

# ? Feb 16, 2023 01:53

neato burrito: Aug 25, 2002; bitch better have my chex mix

I'm fully expecting Billy Watterson to reveal himself as a turbochud boomer shortly.

# ? Feb 16, 2023 01:58

Outrail: Jan 4, 2009; www.sapphicrobotica.com

neato burrito posted:

I'm fully expecting Billy Watterson to reveal himself as a turbochud boomer shortly.

Calvin knocks up Suzi and forces Hobbes into the seedy world of underground stuffed animal fighting.

# ? Feb 16, 2023 02:01

Jelly: Feb 11, 2004; Ask me about my STD collection!

i'm here for this, calvin and hobbes is great, let's see what you got, Bill

# ? Feb 16, 2023 02:04

Buce: Dec 23, 2005

Agent Escalus posted:

You�ve made the most boring post in the thread so far, go you!

Post here long enough and someone will buy you an avatar/title combo. Sometimes when you least expect it!

so they say

# ? Feb 16, 2023 02:09

Xotl: May 28, 2001; Be seeing you.

It's the Dark Souls of Calvin & Hobbes.

# ? Feb 16, 2023 02:15

the holy poopacy: May 16, 2009; hey! check this out; Fun Shoe

neato burrito posted:

I'm fully expecting Billy Watterson to reveal himself as a turbochud boomer shortly.

And lo, William the Brave slew the goblin lord Fauchilini and lifted the veils of ignorance which the people had foolishly wrapped around their faces, and there was much rejoicing, and William's kids admitted they were wrong to stop talking to him and not letting him see his grandkids

# ? Feb 16, 2023 02:19

Buce: Dec 23, 2005

Agent Escalus posted:

You�ve made the most boring post in the thread so far, go you!

Post here long enough and someone will buy you an avatar/title combo. Sometimes when you least expect it!

mods pls change his avatar to this

# ? Feb 16, 2023 02:25

WILDTURKEY101: Mar 7, 2005; Look to your left. Look to your right. Only one of you is going to pass this course.

I always thought it was insane to come out of retirement once you've cemented your legacy as one of the best to ever do the thing you do.

# ? Feb 16, 2023 02:34

mind the walrus: Sep 22, 2006

Learning that Calvin's Dad was a self-insert of Watterson did a loving number on my brain. I really thought he was some Vonnegut-looking crotchety ancient motherfucker. Not some twee yuppie.

# ? Feb 16, 2023 02:56

Plan R: Oct 5, 2021; For Romeo

# ? Feb 16, 2023 02:58

Agent Escalus: Oct 5, 2002; "I couldn't stop saying aloud how miscast Jim Carrey was!"

Buce posted:

so they say

...holy poo poo!

# ? Feb 16, 2023 03:00

Buce: Dec 23, 2005

Agent Escalus posted:

...holy poo poo!

you motherfucker.

# ? Feb 16, 2023 03:00

Agent Escalus: Oct 5, 2002; "I couldn't stop saying aloud how miscast Jim Carrey was!"

Buce posted:

you motherfucker.

It wasn't me, I swear!

(Admins and mods, feel free to check. I'll even take the Toxx Clause that I didn't buy Buce that.)

# ? Feb 16, 2023 03:02

BiggerJ: May 21, 2007; What shall we do with him? A permaban, perhaps? Probate him for a few years? Or...shall we employ a big red custom title? You, the goons of SA, shall decide his fate.