Protesting sexism, comic book artists pull out of running for Angoulême Grand Prix
Every year, the Angoulême Comics Festival awards their Grand Prix to a deserving artist whose body of work or contribution to the art form has been deemed especially significant. Past winners include Bill Watterson, Robert… Read more »
Bill Watterson, creator of “Calvin and Hobbes,” gives his biggest interview in new book
Exploring Calvin and Hobbes, an exhibition catalogue released yesterday, includes the longest published interview of Bill Watterson’s career. In 35 pages (including illustrations), Watterson reflects on the comic strip twenty… Read more »
Bill Watterson’s secret return to the funny pages
Bill Watterson, the prolific comic strip author of Calvin and Hobbes, has remained notoriously reclusive since ending his popular comic strip in 1995. Last week, though, he made a secret,… Read more »
Mental Floss scores an interview with reclusive Calvin and Hobbes creator
Mental Floss thrilled a generation of nostalgics when they announced today an interview with Calvin and Hobbes creator Bill Watterson in their December issue. The creator of a supremely popular… Read more »
Calvin & Hobbes doc gets trailer, release date
Bill Watterson never cared for unsolicited, ecstatic praise from peers or celebrities, but he’s about to get 89 minutes of just that in an upcoming documentary, Dear Mr. Watterson. Directed… Read more »