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Homicidal psycho jungle cat : a Calvin and Hobbes collection / by Bill Watterson.
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- ISBN: 9780836217698 (pbk.) :
- ISBN: 9780836217711 (hc)
- Physical Description: 175 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 24 x 31 cm.
- Publisher: Kansas City, Mo. : Andrews and McMeel, c1994.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Lakeshore Branch | 741.5973 Wat | 31681002591873 | NONFICPBK | Available | - |
- Andrews McMeel
Wild imagination meets biting satire in Homicidal Psycho Jungle Cat, where Calvinâs antics with Hobbes and endless alter egos push childhood adventure and comic brilliance to dazzling new heights.
Calvinâs imagination soars in Homicidal Psycho Jungle Cat, covering November 1992 to August 1993. Rosalyn returns for legendary babysitting showdowns, Calvinâs rivalry with Susie intensifies, and alter egos like Stupendous Man and the ferocious Jungle Cat fuel outrageous adventures. Snowball fights escalate into full-scale wars, Calvinball descends into anarchy, and Spaceman Spiff blasts off on intergalactic missionsâall delivered with Wattersonâs signature blend of wit, satire, and artistic creativity.
Black-and-white dailies and vibrant color Sunday strips elevate everyday childhood moments into unforgettable comic brilliance. Beneath the antics, Watterson weaves philosophical reflections and sly social commentary, proving his unmatched gift for pairing playful humor with deeper insight. This volume captures Calvin at his most inventive and Watterson at the height of his craft.
Highlights:- Expanded Calvin/Susie storylines
- Return of Stupendous Man
- Spaceman Spiff intergalactic adventures
- Snowball wars and mutant snow creations
- Epic Calvinball games
- Family outings and reflections on life
- Artistic experimentation with pacing, wordplay, and style
- Both color and black-and-white strips
- Baker & Taylor
The imaginative Calvin and his pet stuffed tiger, Hobbes, take part in death-defying battles with aliens, meditate on the meaning of life, terrorize little Susie, and question parental authority - Baker & Taylor
The irrepressible and imaginative Calvin and his pet stuffed tiger, Hobbes, take part in death-defying battles with aliens, meditate on the meaning of life, terrorize little Susie, and question parental authority. Original. 1,200,000 first printing. - Simon and Schuster
Calvin and Hobbes are at it again, and this time, our irrepressible friends are taking a walk on the wild side.
Homicidal Psycho Jungle Cat chronicles another segment of the multifarious adventures of this wild child and his faithful, but skeptical, friend. If the best cartoons compel readers to identify themselves within the funny frames, then all who enjoy Calvin and Hobbes are creative, imaginative, and ... bad, bad, bad! Calvin, the irascible little boy with the stuffed tiger who comes to life are a pair bound for trouble. Boring school lessons become occasions for death-defying alien air battles, speeding snow sled descents elicit philosophical discussions on the meaning of life, and Hobbe's natural inclination to pounce on his little friend wreaks havoc on Calvin's sense of security. Calvin's the kid we all wish we'd been. Sassy, imaginative, far more verbal than his parents can manage, Calvin is the quintessential bad boy -- and the boy we love to see. He terrorizes little Susie, offers "Candid Opinions" from a neighborhood stand, and questions his parents' authority. "What assurance do I have that your parenting isn't screwing me up?" he demands. Calvin and Hobbes manages to say what needs to be said about childhood and life: "Eww, mud," says Calvin. "Look at this gooshy, dirty, slimy, thick, wet mud ... Bleecch ... Talk about a kid magnet!"
