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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Dogsniff
said, about 1 year ago
“You know I want to be like you dad, you know I want to be like you.”
simpsonfan2 said, about 1 year ago
It worked for 43.
demorodney said, about 1 year ago
Yeeah, the old man hired him, but I have to put up with him on my program.
whmIII said, about 1 year ago
Not a decision I would have made…
144 Cent said, about 1 year ago
It’s either that or “Occupy Wall Street”.
Countrysinger1951 said, about 1 year ago
@simpsonfan2
Let’s HOPE it doesn’t work in November and we get a CHANGE!
LingeeWhiz said, about 1 year ago
@simpsonfan2
And 44…….. Dreams of my father
Mitchtheone said, about 1 year ago
Not in my company..
iced tea said, about 1 year ago
The apple doesn’t fall far from the cart.
Dry
said, about 1 year ago
That’s what parents are for, isn’t it?
boldyuma said, about 1 year ago
Nepa…Nepi…Nepe….ah yes..Nepotism..
I can’t recall the commercial..but years ago they had a
boss look over at a worker and say…..
“If that guy worked for me..he wouldn’t be working for me.”
swami mommy said, about 1 year ago
Alan Sherman’s “When I Was A Lad”. Listen to it on youtube.
le-roy said, about 1 year ago
@simpsonfan2
That’s odd – I seem to remember an election.
blather046047 said, about 1 year ago
Cats in the cradle….
Terri Brittingham said, about 1 year ago
Sounds about right.