Beginning with the day Hobbes sprang into Calvin's tuna fish trap, the first two<i>Calvin and Hobbes</i> collections, <i>Calvin and Hobbes</i> and <i>Something Under The Bed Is Drooling</i>, are brought together in this treasury. Including black-and-white dailies and color Sundays,<i>The Essential Calvin and Hobbes</i> also features an original full-color 16-page story.<br><br>Perhaps the most brilliant comic strip ever created, <i>Calvin and Hobbes</i> continues to entertain with dazzling cartooning and tremendous humor.<br>Bill Watterson's <i>Calvin and Hobbes</i> has been a worldwide favorite since its introduction in 1985. The strip follows the richly imaginative adventures of Calvin and his trusty tiger, Hobbes. Whether a poignant look at serious family issues or a round of time-travel (with the aid of a well-labeled cardboard box), <i>Calvin and Hobbes</i> will astound and delight you.