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Calvin and Hobbes

by Bill Watterson

18 books Started 1987 Latest 2005
Publication Reading Order

The Calvin and Hobbes is a series by Bill Watterson, made up of 18 books published between 1987 and 2005. It begins with Calvin and Hobbes (1987), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is The Complete Calvin and Hobbes (2005), spanning 18 years of storytelling.

18books
18years active
3decades
~1.1yrs between books
2005latest release
# Title Year Buy
1980s
1 Calvin and Hobbes 1987 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 Something Under the Bed is Drooling 1988 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 The Essential Calvin and Hobbes 1988 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 Yukon Ho! 1989 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 The Calvin and Hobbes Lazy Sunday Book 1989 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1990s
6 The Authoritative Calvin and Hobbes 1990 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 Weirdos from Another Planet! 1990 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 The Revenge of the Baby-Sat 1991 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 Scientific Progress Goes 1991 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 Attack of the Deranged Mutant Killer Monster Snow Goons 1992 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 The Indispensable Calvin and Hobbes 1992 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 The Days Are Just Packed 1993 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 Homicidal Psycho Jungle Cat 1994 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14 The Calvin and Hobbes Tenth Anniversary Book 1995 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15 There's Treasure Everywhere 1996 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
16 It's a Magical World 1996 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2000s
17 Calvin and Hobbes: Sunday Pages, 1985-1995 2001 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
18 The Complete Calvin and HobbesLatest 2005 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Calvin and Hobbes series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Calvin and Hobbes series?

Start with Calvin and Hobbes (1987), the first book in the Calvin and Hobbes series by Bill Watterson. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Calvin and Hobbes series?

There are 18 books in the Calvin and Hobbes series by Bill Watterson, published between 1987 and 2005.

What is the first book in the Calvin and Hobbes series?

The first book in the Calvin and Hobbes series is Calvin and Hobbes, published in 1987 by Bill Watterson.

What is the latest book in the Calvin and Hobbes series?

The most recent book in the Calvin and Hobbes series is The Complete Calvin and Hobbes (2005) by Bill Watterson.

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About Bill Watterson

Bill Watterson (born July 5, 1958) is an American cartoonist best known for his syndicated comic strip "Calvin and Hobbes." Born in Washington, D.C., Watterson developed an interest in drawing at a young age. He attended Kenyon College but dropped out to pursue a career in cartooning. "Calvin and Hobbes" debuted in 1985 and became an instant success, running for 10 years until Watterson's retirement in 1995. The comic follows the adventures of a precocious six-year-old boy named Calvin and his stuffed tiger Hobbes. Watterson won numerous awards for his work, including the Reuben Award for Outstanding Cartoonist of the Year in 1986 and 1988. He also received the Inkpot Award from the San Diego Comic-Con in 1992. Watterson's strip is known for its wit, humor, and poignant exploration of childhood and imagination.

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