Something Under the Bed Is Drooling
Something Under the Bed Is Drooling by Bill Watterson, published by Andrews McMeel Publishing in 1988, features 127 pages of imaginative comic strips. This collection showcases the adventures of Calvin and Hobbes as they transform ordinary childhood experiences into extraordinary escapades filled with humor and philosophical insights. Readers will find a delightful mix of monsters, time travel, and the whimsical antics of childhood, all presented through Watterson’s signature artistry.
In this volume, Calvin’s imaginative theories and playful schemes come to life, alongside his interactions with friends and family. The comics, originally published between August 1986 and May 1987, explore themes of adventure, humor, and the complexities of growing up. With expressive artwork and sharp wit, Something Under the Bed Is Drooling captures the essence of childhood imagination, making it a notable addition for fans of comics and graphic novels.
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Monsters under the bed, mutant snowmen, and time-travel chaos–Calvin and Hobbes turn ordinary childhood into an extraordinary, heart-filled, philosophical adventure in Something Under the Bed Is Drooling.
In Something Under the Bed Is Drooling, Calvin and Hobbes take childhood imagination to new heights. Hobbes pounces, Susie schemes, and Calvin’s parents endure a nonstop parade of questions, pranks, and musings. Monsters lurk under the bed, snowmen march in grotesque armies, and the cardboard box becomes a springboard for time travel, space adventures, and endless imagination.
Featuring comics originally published in newspapers between August 1986 and May 1987, this volume builds on Bill Watterson’s signature blend of wit, heart, and insight, featuring a foreword by Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Pat Oliphant.
Highlights from this collection include:
- Showcases Calvin’s monster theories, time travel experiments, and rivalry with babysitter Rosalyn
- Calvin’s snow-day capers, school-day schemes, Susie the neighbor frenemy
- Philosophical walks and musings on life, adulthood, and the environment
- Includes daily black-and-white strips
- Features an introduction by Pat Oliphant
With its perfect mix of comedy, imagination, and philosophy, this collection captures the universal joys and struggles of growing up. Expressive artwork, razor-sharp wit, and boundless creativity make Something Under the Bed Is Drooling a must-have for fans of imaginative storytelling, inquisitive ponderings, laugh-out-loud scenes wrapped up in the childhood hijinks of the most legendary duos of all time.
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