A Beloved Comic Strip Just Needed Some Words of Encouragement
“TIL when he was in fourth grade, Bill Watterson wrote to Charles Schulz, the creator of “Peanuts”, expressing his desire to become a professional cartoonist. Much to the young boy’s surprise, the cartoonist responded, encouraging Watterson to go on to create ‘Calvin and Hobbes.’ ” – Obscure Fact by unnaturalorder
On November 18, 1985, two little characters walked their way into the hearts of Americans. Calvin and Hobbes became a beloved staple in the newspaper. Bill Watterson drew Calvin and Hobbes for an entire decade. The subject of the comic was six-year-old Calvin and his tiger friend Hobbes—named after the Protestant reformer John Calvin and the philosopher Thomas Hobbes. Watterson called the name choice “an inside joke for poli-sci majors”. This little duo captured hearts, young and old, until their final appearance on Dec 31, 1995. But they still remain a favorite nationwide.