![]() So what’s the best way to capture “Calvin and Hobbes” with the proper perspective? Robb said including original illustrations of the first three strips - remember Calvin capturing Hobbes with that tuna sandwich? - were crucial because it set up the premise so well. “It’s been a fair amount of time since stopped working on the strip, and I think he very much sees this exhibition as revisiting that work, and exploring it from a point in time when we’re much further away,” Robb said. ![]() It’s why the adventures of a boy and his tiger have such a strong legacy. “Calvin and Hobbes” was supremely funny for all ages, but there are also heartfelt moments and occasional pathos. Both Watterson and Robb wanted the exhibit to help fans revisit the strip while also showcasing its many aspects. Watterson was happy to assist with the exhibit, but wanted to maintain a curatorial quality. ![]() He’s most proud of the work that he did on the Sunday strips after his sabbatical, when he had more freedom with the layouts … from about 1992 to the end of the strip,” Robb said. “He’s definitely more critical of his own work than I think any of his fans, or anyone else. ![]()
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