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It's a Magical World: A Calvin and Hobbes Collection Volume 12
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It's a Magical World: A Calvin and Hobbes Collection Volume 12 Paperback - 1996

by Bill Watterson

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When cartoonist Bill Watterson announced that his phenomenally popular cartoon strip would be discontinued, Calvin and Hobbes fans throughout the world went into mourning. Fans have learned to survive -- despite the absence of the boy and his tiger in the daily newspaper. It's a Magical World delivers all the satisfaction of visiting its characters once more. Calvin fans will be able to see their favorite mischief maker stir it up with his furry friend, long-suffering parents, classmate Susie Derkins, school teacher Miss Wormwood, and Rosalyn the baby-sitter. It's a Magical World includes full-color Sundays and has it all: Calvin-turned-firefly waking Hobbes with his flashlight glow; courageous Spaceman Spiff rocketing through alien galaxies as he battles Dad-turned-Bug-Being; and Calvin's always inspired snowman art. There's no better way for Watterson fans to savor again the special qualities of their favorite strip.

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Bid farewell to Calvin and Hobbes in their final collection, where imagination, laughter, and heartfelt reflection combine in unforgettable childhood adventures. There's never been a better, more memorable duo than six-year-old Calvin and Hobbes, his stuffed but real tiger.

In It's a Magical World, the saga of Calvin and Hobbes comes to a close with the final strips from March 20 to December 31, 1995. Snowmen turn into imaginative masterpieces, Calvinball erupts into glorious chaos, and father-son camping trips spark both comedy and reflection. Spaceman Spiff blasts off one last time, while Watterson's signature balance of humor, insight, and sentiment delivers a farewell that is both joyful and bittersweet.

Black-and-white dailies and full-color Sundays showcase Calvin's limitless imagination, Hobbes' sardonic wisdom, and the everyday hilarity of school, home, and play. Environmental satire, social commentary, and moments of quiet introspection highlight Watterson's artistry, reminding readers of the fleeting wonder of childhood. This final treasury distills everything that makes the strip unforgettable--mischief, philosophy, and boundless creativity--making it a fitting and essential conclusion for fans of all ages.

Highlights:

  • Final strips of Calvin and Hobbes, capturing the series' conclusion
  • Peak creativity in snowmen, snowball fights, and imaginative play
  • Chaotic Calvinball games with ever-changing rules
  • Father-son camping adventures and philosophical musings
  • Environmental and social satire at its sharpest
  • Spaceman Spiff adventures and playful daydreams at their peak
  • Bittersweet yet joyful farewell to the duo
  • Iconic last strip: Calvin and Hobbes exploring fresh snow together
  • Both color and black and white strips

For longtime Calvin and Hobbes fans, comic lovers, and anyone who appreciates humor with a little heart and philosophy, It's a Magical World is a must-have. Follow Calvin and Hobbes into fresh snow and see why the last adventure still feels like the beginning.

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CAT NAP, NOUN: A QUICK, LIGHT DOZE IN THE MANNER OF CATS.

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  • Title It's a Magical World: A Calvin and Hobbes Collection Volume 12
  • Author Bill Watterson
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition First printing
  • Pages 176
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Andrews McMeel Publishing, Kansas City, Missouri
  • Publication date 1996-09-01
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Illustrated
  • ISBN 9780836221367 / 0836221362
  • Weight 1.35 lbs (0.61 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.06 x 11.98 x 0.47 in (23.01 x 30.43 x 1.19 cm)
  • Age range 12 to 17 years
  • Grade levels 7 - 12
  • Reading level 480
  • Category Humor
  • Library of Congress subjects Graphic novels, Comic books, strips, etc
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 96083996
  • Dewey Decimal Code FIC

About the author

Bill Watterson is the creator of Calvin and Hobbes, one of the most popular and well-regarded cartoon strips of the twentieth century. Calvin and Hobbes appeared in newspapers from November 1985 until Watterson's retirement in 1995.
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