From 1985-1995, Bill Watterson was a fixture in newspapers across the United States. His comic, Calvin and Hobbes, was one of the most critically-acclaimed strips of its time, blending humor and youthful sentimentality in one endearing package. However, after he stopped Calvin and Hobbes, Watterson has become something of a recluse. While most artists usually stick around and exploit their creations to the fullest, Watterson completely pulled the plug on Calvin and Hobbes, leaving fans with nothing but the old strips to satisfy their cravings.
Shockingly enough, Watterson did reappear recently to provide poster art for an upcoming documentary titled Stripped, which will focus on the world’s best cartoonists. Co-directors Dave Kellett and Fred Schroeder interviewed more than 70 cartoonists for the film, but their biggest was Watterson. Here is an excerpt from The New York Times, which debuted the poster and spoke to both Watterson and Schroeder:
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Take a look at the poster below and let those childhood memories cascade over you again:
[The New York Times via The Wire]
