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Informationen zum Autor Bill Watterson is the creator of Calvin and Hobbes , one of the most popular and well-regarded cartoon strips of the twentieth century. Calvin and Hobbes appeared in newspapers from November 1985 until Watterson's retirement in 1995. Online: gocomics.com/calvinandhobbes/ Klappentext From interplanetary escapes to snowman invasions, Weirdos from Another Planet! is packed with laugh-out-loud comics and signature Calvin and Hobbes chaos--perfect for fans of wild imagination and childhood fun. Calvin and Hobbes take imagination to bold new heights in Weirdos from Another Planet! , with comics spanning February to December 1988. Calvin launches the G.R.O.S.S. Club to torment Susie, pilots imaginary spaceships on cosmic adventures, and channels alter-egos like Tracer Bullet to battle the everyday boredom of childhood. Mischief, wit, and invention fuel every page. Black-and-white dailies and full-color Sunday strips showcase Watterson's expressive art, sharp wordplay, and growing philosophical depth. Outdoor escapades mix with reflections on big ideas, while playful satire pokes fun at school, chores, and family life. Highlighting Calvin's limitless creativity and his enduring bond with Hobbes, this collection captures both the humor and heart that make the strip timeless. Highlights: Launch of the G.R.O.S.S. Club inspired by the barely tolerable neighbor SusieSpaceman Spiff's intergalactic adventuresThe noir-inspired escapades of Calvin alter-ego Tracer Bullet Wild desert island and mutant snowman scenariosStargazing with HobbesSatirical takes on school, chores, and consumerismFirst long-form story arcs linking multiple stripsBlack-and-white dailies Zusammenfassung "Flashes of innovative genius abound. Exploring the world of Calvin and Hobbes is great therapy. The antics of the precocious boy and his suave stuffed tiger pal can pull anyone out of the doldrums." — Amarillo News Globe In Calvin and Hobbes book Weirdos From Another Planet! ! this power-packed extravaganza of creative energy and imagination feature the childhood fun and fantasy that was a Watterson trademark. Weirdos From Another Planet! is out of this world! ...
