Rating:  Summary: Back from hiatus and back in the groove Review: This book represents the first strips published by Bill Waterson after he returned from a long hiatus. Though it does not contain any sequence of strips as memorable as the classic "Attack of the Deranged Mutant Killer Snow Goons," it is still another excellent collection of Calvin and Hobbes cartoons. Starting with this book, the collections got larger, with color for the Sunday strips. For that alone, its worth the price.
Rating:  Summary: Wow!!! This is ONE GREAT BOOK!!!!!! Review: This book was AWESOME!!! I read it about 10 times! I definetly recommend this book to all ages!!
Rating:  Summary: This book was VERY funny. Review: This book was great. Bill Watterson is a genius. There is nothing like reading one of his books, eapecially Homicidal Psycho Jungle Cat, when there is nothing else to do. One last thought, this is definately a " must buy" book.
Rating:  Summary: Just a Little Twisted Review: This collection of Calvin and Hobbes strips is just a bit more twisted than many of the other collections. The very first strip in the book sets the tone. In the middle of the night Calvin wakes up and says he's thirsty. Calvin then goes for a drink of water. Hobbes jumps off the bed and pounces on Calvin as he makes his way back to bed. He parents find him in the hall with Hobbes on top of him, mumbling "homicidal psycho jungle cat."While the opening strip is humorous, there are even better strips. Another favorite is one of Calvin's infamous "show and tell" strips. Calvin says he has nothing for show and tell, but he tells everyone that during the daytime his mom puts on a patriotic leotard, a cape and knee-high, high-heeled boots to fight crime. The teacher sends a note home with Calvin that his parent's look over together. His father's comment? "Wow, show me that outfit sometime." The breadth of strips is consistent with other Calvin and Hobbes books, but for some reason these strips gave me more laughs than many of my other Calvin and Hobbes Books. However, the funniest strips often seem to be the cruelest. For example, Suzy follows a series of signs regarding an "important message," ending in a sign that says, "Important message: Look Out!" We then see Calvin sitting on a branch dropping a snowball, saying, "It's like shooting fish in a barrel." I enjoy Calvin and Hobbes a lot. Of all the illustrated books I have, Calvin and Hobbes are among the funniest, and the most consistent. This particular collection is particularly funny, though a bit more bizarre than many of the other collections. However, it is the twisted nature of some of the strips that make them so interesting and funny. If you are a Calvin and Hobbes fan or just looking for a smile, here is an excellent book.
Rating:  Summary: Just a Little Twisted Review: This collection of Calvin and Hobbes strips is just a bit more twisted than many of the other collections. The very first strip in the book sets the tone. In the middle of the night Calvin wakes up and says he's thirsty. Calvin then goes for a drink of water. Hobbes jumps off the bed and pounces on Calvin as he makes his way back to bed. He parents find him in the hall with Hobbes on top of him, mumbling "homicidal psycho jungle cat." While the opening strip is humorous, there are even better strips. Another favorite is one of Calvin's infamous "show and tell" strips. Calvin says he has nothing for show and tell, but he tells everyone that during the daytime his mom puts on a patriotic leotard, a cape and knee-high, high-heeled boots to fight crime. The teacher sends a note home with Calvin that his parent's look over together. His father's comment? "Wow, show me that outfit sometime." The breadth of strips is consistent with other Calvin and Hobbes books, but for some reason these strips gave me more laughs than many of my other Calvin and Hobbes Books. However, the funniest strips often seem to be the cruelest. For example, Suzy follows a series of signs regarding an "important message," ending in a sign that says, "Important message: Look Out!" We then see Calvin sitting on a branch dropping a snowball, saying, "It's like shooting fish in a barrel." I enjoy Calvin and Hobbes a lot. Of all the illustrated books I have, Calvin and Hobbes are among the funniest, and the most consistent. This particular collection is particularly funny, though a bit more bizarre than many of the other collections. However, it is the twisted nature of some of the strips that make them so interesting and funny. If you are a Calvin and Hobbes fan or just looking for a smile, here is an excellent book.
Rating:  Summary: A review from Mr. Entertainment Lover Review: This is by far the best Calvin and Hobbes book ever written. It contains Calvin as Stupendous Man trying to pass his test, mean letters from Hobbes, and a best poster contest. Spaceman Spiff will leave you laughing and so will the dinosaour ones. Heck the whole book will leave you laughing. You're going to want to read more and more of it.
Rating:  Summary: Homicidal Psycho Jungle Cat: A misnomer Review: This is good book that explores the deeper, philosophical side of Calvin. However, if you're looking for a lot of babysitter abuse, Spaceman Spiff antics, or Sally getting water ballooned, you'll be disappointed. Younger ones will not get most of the humor, although you may want to save this one for them when they grow up ; they'll get it then.
Rating:  Summary: excellent Review: truly and surely one of the best comic strips ever! were you to be sick in bed and need something to make you laugh, this is the best medicine!
Rating:  Summary: The best of them all Review: Well, "Homicidal Psycho Jungle Cat" is by far the most sadisitc of the series, and the best. It holds this honor for many reasons, probably the most obvious, though, is the 'traffic safety poster contest.' That strip was pure gold. Definitely read this, but read the others first (that way, you build up to this one).After this one,the best are probably "Something Under The Bed Is Drooling," and "Attack of the Deranged Mutant Killer Monster Snow Goons."
Rating:  Summary: Another great laughing read Review: Whether guffawing, chuckling, or musing over Calvin's actions and observations, I found this book hard to put down.
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