Bill Watterson's The Complete Calvin and Hobbes collects every strip of the beloved comic that followed a six-year-old boy and his stuffed tiger (who may or may not be real). Through Calvin's adventures, Watterson explored childhood imagination, philosophical questions, and social commentary with unmatched wit and artistry. This comprehensive collection preserves one of the greatest comic strips ever created, a work that proved the medium could be both hilarious and profound.

WHY WE PICKED IT: Because Watterson understood that children ask the questions adults have learned to stop asking. Calvin and Hobbes is funny, wise, and occasionally devastating, reminding us that imagination isn't childish but essential. This collection is a masterclass in how to be smart without being pretentious, and how to be silly without being shallow.

DETAILS: • Author: Bill Watterson • Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing • Format: Hardcover • Publication Date: September 6, 2005 • ISBN: 9780740748479 • Ships direct from distributor in 3–7 business days