HERMAN®, the hilarious groundbreaking cartoon feature that appears in hundreds of newspapers worldwide, continues despite the sad passing of creator Jim Unger.
Unger, who died in June 2012, left a legacy of more than 8,000 HERMAN comics and a large following that’s still going strong today. In order to keep the laughs coming, Unger passed the comedic torch to cartoonist David Waisglass and illustrator Roly Wood. Waisglass had been working closely with Unger on HERMAN since 1997, when Waisglass stopped work on his own syndicated comic, FARCUS®, to assist his mentor and manage HERMAN.
Unger’s outrageous humor and distinct illustrative style was an industry, with millions of HERMAN book collections sold in more than 25 countries. Born in London, Unger floated from job to job — including soldier, policeman, office clerk and repo man — before realizing his phenomenal comedic and drawing talent.
In 2010, Wood joined the team to help create new Sunday strips with Waisglass and Unger. Unger told friends and family that he'd never before met anyone who could draw HERMAN as well as, if not better, than himself! Unger loved the new material and began contributing more and more new gags until his death.
Although Unger wanted to publicly credit his creative partners, Waisglass and Wood strongly believed that the focus should remain on the work and its originator.
The positive response from fans, friends and the entire Unger family has been terrific, encouraging the creative duo to continue the work that Unger started.
"Roly and I are deeply committed to honoring Jim's comic legacy and his original brand of cartoon humor," says Waisglass. "It was his greatest wish that HERMAN live on and continue to make us laugh."
Universal Uclick distributes the best of Jim Unger's classic cartoons along with new HERMAN material.
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Herb and Jamaal by Stephen Bentley
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Comments (16) (Please sign in to comment)
Edcole1961 said, almost 2 years ago
What’s the problem? She already knows how to suck it up.
Michael D Wilson said, almost 2 years ago
for the last 3 days the Herman comic on my comics page is coming in as left half of comic only ???????
Doctor Toon said, almost 2 years ago
There is a joke here using the word suck that I am not going to use, but you know what I was going to say anyway.
Sue Loper
said, almost 2 years ago
Half a comic strip is not enough…
TruckDriverFritz
said, almost 2 years ago
Doctor Toon… good one… took a second look and the entire thing took a naughty turn… ps: also getting half? the lower left quarter? of the strip… although things have improved on all most all subscriptions, strips back in color, framed right, etc… now they have to work on the “sign-up” manage your emails page …..
whmIII said, almost 2 years ago
Reminds me of Arlo and the potato chips…
Robert Rudeseal said, almost 2 years ago
The half picture has been happening the past couple of days.. wonder if they messed up thier html code..
Joyce Casement
said, almost 2 years ago
Still getting only half…only way to get the whole one is to do what I’m doing …click on the comment tab…c’mon guys..get your act together.
Sherif (dem aint goobers!!) Munkyblues said, almost 2 years ago
complimentary morning hoover
Barry Blough said, almost 2 years ago
If I just “click” on the partial picture, I get the complete image.
Michael Williams
said, almost 2 years ago
SIZE!!
Boise Ed
said, almost 2 years ago
@Michael D Wilson
Same here, Michael. They seem to have fixed it now. Use the “previous” arrow to see the prior strips. (Here’s hoping the fix is permanent.)
Number Six said, almost 2 years ago
Something tells me that’s not the ‘job’ he wanted her to perform.
boldyuma said, almost 2 years ago
I’ve heard of breakfast in bed..but “Bissell” in bed?..
beviek
said, almost 2 years ago
If he’s the one who got cookie crumbs in bed, why isn’t he the one who is cleaning up????