I haven't read a physical newspaper in a while, but I took a look at my local one and realized there were now only four comic strips in it--none of which I recognized.It made me think back to the days when newspaper comics were a huge part of my daily routine--and there were a ton of them. Then, there were also the highly anticipated, color weekend editions.And a key part of all of this was one of the greatest strips of all time: Calvin and Hobbes.The comic strip--created by Bill Watterson--goes all the way back to 1985 and was a groundbreaking creation. It changed what newspaper comics could be. Watterson was able to take a low-brow medium and create actual art.This is a look back on the history of one of the most beloved comic strips ever, how it connected with readers worldwide, and how Watterson seamlessly incorporated many deep, philosophical ideas into the story of a 6-year-old boy and his toy tiger. It's also the story of Watterson himself, and how he refused to give in to corporate interest and called his own shots.Enjoy this early, and ad-free first look!-Jamie
