Calvin and Hobbes 3: In the Shadow of the Night

by Bill Watterson

The third volume in a series of comic cartoons starring the Calvin and Hobbes pair.

Calvin, cheeky, hyperactive and mischievous, and Hobbes, his cuddly toy tiger who, as far as Calvin is concerned is very much alive and kicking, are two of the most loveable and hilarious characters to grace the comic strip in years.

Sit back and enjoy . . .

Genres: Comics, Humor, Childrens, Graphic Novels, Graphic Novels Comics, Comic Strips, Fiction

Paperback

First published January 1, 1988

About the author

Bill Watterson (born William Boyd Watterson II) is an American cartoonist, and the author of the comic strip "Calvin and Hobbes". His career as a syndicated cartoonist ran from 1985 to 1995; he stopped drawing "Calvin and Hobbes" at the end of 1995 with a short statement to newspaper editors and his fans that he felt he had achieved all he could in the comic strip medium. During the early years of his career he produced several drawings and additional contributions for "Target: The Political Cartoon Quarterly". Watterson is known for his views on licensing and comic syndication, as well as for his reclusive nature.

Reviews

[Mark · Rating 4 out of 5]

This slim collection, from 1988, is funny and smart and touching and everything you’d expect from a Calvin & Hobbes book. Featuring a lot of interaction with his parents (and some wonderful put-downs), this features the stunningly funny “coin from behind the ear” panel, which ends with the line “Just a bloody nose”! Genius stuff and I read a lot of this with my almost-five-year-old son, who’s just learning to read now and has his own special friend - a sheep called Sheepy - and he thoroughly enjoyed it. Highly recommended.

[Shreyas Havaldar · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nothing like Calvin and Hobbes to brighten your lazy Sunday. Always brings a grin to my face, and cheers me up when I'm having a bad day. Being a single child, relating to the creation of madness in the mundane by yourself (albeit without imaginary tigers) has created a soft spot for Bill Watterson's magical characters. Always a fun read :)

[Shruti · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a lovely Calvin weekend this has been!

[B · Rating 5 out of 5]

Calvin and Hobbes caught my attention as a small child, and even though I didn’t always get all of the more adult jokes, I still enjoyed them. After a few years of reading, I appreciated more and more and even now, as an adult, I enjoy the creativity and joy Calvin finds in every situation of life.

After reading every book of Calvin and Hobbes, I would recommend them to anyone who wants to find the joys of a simple life and I look forward to sharing them with my own boys when they are a bit older.

[Mustafa Shake · Rating 5 out of 5]

it is awesome

[Arya · Rating 5 out of 5]

The best comic series ever! I really love these.

[Jett Love · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is so funny! Look a tiger!

[Martin · Rating 3 out of 5]

I got given this by a friend. It was ehhh. Helped get my reading challenge back on track though.

[Kirsteen Gordon · Rating 3 out of 5]

A lovely friendship between a young American boy and his tiger and their everyday adventures. Lovely gentle humour that any parent would empathise with.

[Nia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Always a classic.

[Dee-Ann · Rating 5 out of 5]

Big Calvin and Hobbes fan, and this small book found in the op shop did not disappoint. Besides the main characters, love the parents and the teacher.

[Caitlin Chi · Rating 5 out of 5]

My comfort books

[Sharon]

This is NOT the Book I am reading! It auto filled.

[Prashant · Rating 5 out of 5]

The first Book titled "Calvin and Hobbes" divided into 3 smaller parts!