Herman Treasury 5

Herman Treasuries #5

by Jim Unger

Cartoons offer a humorous look at hunters, doctors, thieves, fishermen, job applicants, UFOs, zoos, marriage, cavemen, prisoners, pets, beginning drivers, musicians, waitresses, weddings, and dentists

Genres: Comics, Humor, Cartoon

216 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1986

About the author

James Frederick Unger was a British-born Canadian cartoonist, best known for his syndicated comic strip Herman which ran for 18 years in 600 newspapers in 25 countries.

Reviews

[Rex Hurst · Rating 5 out of 5]

I miss Herman. It was a simple one-panel comic that had dependable laughs. But it also had an edge unlike most of its contemporaries. There was a lot of selfish mean-spirited banter in these strips. Most of the characters don't care if they hurt someone else's feeling, or are being cruel, or if they cut through someone else's wall, or any of the other ridiculous things that occur in these strips. And that's what sets Herman apart.

One thing I have noticed is how the author's art never changes from the first treasury up to here. It remains statics, which is unusual. With every other artist, you can see a progression of their work over time. Unger often said he couldn't draw. I had put that down to some self-deprecating humor. Now, I wonder if he was just being honest.

[spike marlin · Rating 3 out of 5]

While some of the cartoons are getting dated and in this era of respect for diversity many are no longer appropriate. There are still a few chuckles left.

[David Erkale · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is gooooooood.