Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson for January 02, 2024

“Ever since Mrs. Snowman had that meltdown, life hasn’t been worth…”

Probably because the snowman knows who his creator is.

You are a dark little dude, Calvin …

I love it. But… Snowmen are like sad disillusioned clowns. And both can be Terrifying!

Goodbye, cold world!

Wait a sec, I’m supposed to like it cold.

I love winter season because (among other things) of Calvin’s snow people.

My all time favorite comic strip . This had me rolling the first time I saw it.

The snowman looks mad at the world. Could he be Cavin’s alter-ego?

One of the darkest C&H comics ever

That’s cold!

Many years later, this will inspire a scene in “Game of Thrones”. ;-)

Good thing he didn’t think of using a hair dryer with an extension cord.

“Death by hot water bottle”. One of Agatha Christies more obscure tales…

yikes! that’s a whole new level of weirdness…. is Calvin going to be the next Stephen King?

…and he’s a Blue snowman in a Red state.

Not funny. Suicide is never funny.

This would never pass 2024 sensibilities.

As someone who has lost 5 loved ones to suicide, this one hurts.

In cold weather, how long does the heat from the hot water bottle last?

not amusing…

I’m starting to think Calvin’s classmates made a good point about mentioning a special school. That kid needs some serious help!

Only Calvin could come up with that…

A sure cure for ‘brain freeze’ from drinking something cold

Calvin, you are 6, why do you know what suicide is?

Calvin, you’re sick!

That’s the same facial expression, the snowman has when Calvin feeling bad!

We hope each of you has a wonderful New Year and pray that you will find peace and friendship wherever and whoever you are.

And, as this is my 88th new year, my sweet blue-eyed girl’s 83rd and our 61st anniversary, I will add this that we have learned.

One sure pattern for life is to hold tight to your families and loved ones, your deepest beliefs, and your sense of what is right.

Hold tight to your self-respect, your respect for others, and your love of your country

Hold tight to the truth that, while no one is your better, no one is less.

Hold tight – as bad as your pain is, others suffer more.

Know it is up to you – always was and always will be.

Hold Tight!

Dark.

I honestly don’t remember this one.

But he really wants someone to stop him.

Calvin’s snowmen make me happy.

Tell him to simmer down.

With today’s climate I’m surprised but not offended that this strip would rerun.

I thought a hot water bottle was an anachronism. But nope, right on the shelf at Walgreens along with iodine ointment and aspirin.

Well, I guess that’s one way to do it.

He still could be ‘hung over’ from New Year’s Eve partying ! ! !

From the amazing and unique mind of Calvin

It already knows it’s time on this world is short.

LOL… I keep saying Calvin has a sadistic streak…

Sunday’s Meet the Press was devoted to the increasing prevalence of depression and suicidal thoughts, as well as actions, especially among young people. The role of social media was discussed. John Fetterman was interviewed and shared his story, emphasizing the necessity of getting help. No humor in the topic of suicide.

Calvin, by a display of facial and arm gestures, has cleverly given his snowman the suggestion of hopelessness.

Oh my :0

He`s a masochist.(all snowmen are around Calvin)

That hot water bottle will only melt half the head and some other kid will fix it and have a nice Frosty of his own.

Just because he didn’t make it to Dancing With The Stars doesn’t mean he has to stop trying

The third suicide reference in “Calvin and Hobbes!” (The first one was the May 16, 1988 strip, the beginning of the “broken binoculars” arc, when Calvin asks Hobbes if he should commit “hara-kiri” over what he did.)

This would never pass the censorship board, today.

I love Calvin’s snowmen strips, they’re so smart and imaginative… brilliant.

He shouldn’t know that word.

Geez, that’s dark!!

This is the worse “Calvin” ever.

T was here + …

“Slowly by degrees.”

All above posters: Just Wait! The SNOW GOONS ARE COMING!!

This is one of my favorite strips. I used to have this hanging in my cube at work.

Think Calvin’s snowmen get many complaints?