The Calvin and Hobbes Portable Compendium Set 1 (Volume 1) by Bill Watterson

The first set of books collecting Bill Watterson's timeless Calvin and Hobbes comics in a compact, portable format designed to introduce the timeless adventures of a boy and his stuffed tiger to a new generation of readers. Featuring nearly 500 comics from the strip's debut in November 1985 through March 1987, this is the first set in a series of seven. “At some level, all American childhoods are the same, which probably explains our lasting love affair with Calvin and Hobbes.” —The Washington Post Calvin and Hobbes is unquestionably one of the most popular comic strips of all time. The imaginative world of a boy and his real-only-to-him tiger first appeared in 1985 and could be read in more than 2,400 newspapers when Bill Watterson retired on January 1, 1996. A compact set perfect for introducing the timeless adventures of Calvin and Hobbes to a new generation of readers Portable new format fits easily into backpacks as well as on the collector's shelf Composed of two 144-page paperback books, including nearly 500 comics from the strip's debut in Nov. 1985 through March 1987 Read more

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From the Publisher This compact, portable format is designed to introduce this timeless and beloved comic to a new generation of readers! Small enough to fit in a backpack, this box set features two 144-page paperback books in a protective slipcase. This set, featuring all the comics from the strip’s launch in November 1985 through March 1987, is the first of seven sets that will be released through 2026. The Calvin and Hobbes Portable Compendium Set 2 (Volume 2) The Calvin and Hobbes Portable Compendium Set 3 (Volume 3) The Calvin and Hobbes Portable Compendium Set 4 (Volume 4) The Calvin and Hobbes Portable Compendium Set 5 (Volume 5) The Calvin and Hobbes Portable Compendium Set 6 (Volume 6) The Calvin and Hobbes Portable Compendium Set 7 (Volume 7) Buying Options Add to Cart Add to Cart Add to Cart Add to Cart Add to Cart Customer Reviews 396 238 173 79 35 — Price $10 82 $16 47 $16 80 $17 80 $18 60 $23 29 More Calvin and Hobbes: Paperback Box Set Paperback Box Set Paperback Box Set Paperback Box Set Paperback Box Set Paperback Box Set