The Authoritative Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson

This large-format treasury collects every strip from Yukon Ho! and Weirdos from Another Planet!, with full-color Sundays and the debut of Calvin’s infamous duplicator—a must-have for readers who love mischief, imagination, and tiger-powered mayhem.

What happens when bath time becomes a Yukon expedition—or school avoidance turns into interplanetary travel?

The Authoritative Calvin and Hobbes is a must-have treasury for fans of Bill Watterson’s legendary comic strip. This large-format volume collects every strip from Yukon Ho! and Weirdos from Another Planet! (spanning May 24, 1987 to December 4, 1988), including both black-and-white dailies and full-color Sundays. It also features a full-color story unique to this collection.

Watterson captures the adventures of Calvin—a spirited six-year-old with a wild imagination—and Hobbes, his dry-witted, fiercely loyal tiger who springs to life when no one else is watching. Whether they’re building a snowman army, debating the meaning of life, or inventing a duplicator that creates existential chaos, Calvin and Hobbes turn everyday moments into unforgettable adventures.

Features include:

• Every strip from Yukon Ho! and Weirdos from Another Planet!
• Full-color Sunday strips and black-and-white dailies
• Exclusive full-color story unique to this edition
• Fan-favorite inventions like the duplicator and transmogrifier
• Strips spanning May 1987 to December 1988

Perfect for longtime readers and newcomers alike, this collection delivers the wit, heart, and imagination that made Calvin and Hobbes a cultural icon.

• Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing (January 1, 1990)
• Length: 256 pages
• ISBN13: 9780836218220