Exploring Calvin and Hobbes
Bill Watterson's Calvin and Hobbes was always about the art. Now, original artwork from the beloved comic strip is going on tour, giving fans a rare look behind
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The Origin of Good Grief and Charlie Brown’s Famous Phrase
Good Grief became Charlie Brown's signature saying, but its history began decades earlier. Learn the surprising origin of the famous Peanuts phrase.
George Herriman and the Genius Behind Krazy Kat Comics
George Herriman transformed comics through Krazy Kat, creating one of the most artistic, influential, and imaginative newspaper strips ever published.
Why the Long Wait for Pogo Volume 9? The Story Behind It
After a four-year wait, Pogo Volume 9 finally arrives in 2027. Here's why the Fantagraphics archival series has taken so long to continue.
Blondie Movies: The Forgotten Sitcom Series That Started It All
Blondie movies inspired modern sitcoms long before TV. Discover how 28 films, a comic strip, and radio shows created a pop culture phenomenon.
Charlie Brown’s All Stars! Turns 60 and Still Inspires
Charlie Brown's All Stars! celebrates 60 years as the Peanuts special that tackled discrimination, friendship, and sportsmanship long before its time.
Ernie Bushmiller’s Nancy Returns in a Timeless New Volume
Nancy For All Seasons collects over 300 classic Ernie Bushmiller strips, showcasing the timeless humor, visual genius, and enduring appeal of Nancy.
The Rise and Fall of Sunday Comics in the Digital Age Today!
Sunday comics show how print newspapers collapsed while webcomics rose. From Schulz’s Peanuts empire to Watterson’s Calvin and Hobbes, the legacy lives on today!!
Garry Trudeau Believes Snoopy Is the Ultimate Dreamer
Snoopy inspired Garry Trudeau’s early Doonesbury work through imagination, fantasy, and the iconic Peanuts character’s endless alter egos.
Big Nate Goes Sunday-Only as Peirce Hits Creative Wall
Big Nate shifts to Sundays only as Lincoln Peirce scales back after 35 years. A look at creative burnout and the fading era of newspaper comics.
MUTTS: Sunday Funnies Volume 1: The Complete Sunday Comic Strips, 1994–96
MUTTS shines in Sunday Funnies from Abrams ComicArts, a full-color collection capturing Patrick McDonnell’s gentle humor, timeless charm, and emotional depth.
Macanudo: What’s in the Box?!
Macanudo: What’s in the Box?! brings together Liniers’ early comic strips in a single collection. Perfect for fans of humor, curiosity, and offbeat adventures.