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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beviek
said, 12 months ago
OMG, that’s hilarious!!!
naturally_easy said, 12 months ago
I think that’s my mother-in-law.
AussieDownUnder said, 12 months ago
She’ll need the right spot otherwise people will be going in the wrong direction.
PICTO said, 12 months ago
Who’s minding the garage sale?
LingeeWhiz said, 12 months ago
@PICTO
The poor husband!
RUBBER DUCKY said, 12 months ago
my wife ( who loves to spend money ) came home from a garage sale last saturday…..I yelled at her when i asked
" WE GOT NO ROOM TO PUT A GARAGE IN OUR DUCK BLIND !!!!!!"
whmIII said, 12 months ago
From the looks of this that sign should say “garBage”…
David Jones
said, 12 months ago
I just heard the sad news about Jim. He was a huge influence on my strip. May God bless you Jim and may your work live on forever.
David Jones
said, 12 months ago
http://blogs.gocomics.com/2012/05/rip-jim-unger.html
David Jones
said, 12 months ago
Yes, the Great Jim Unger has passed. Very sad news.
lou_lou said, 12 months ago
Oh, that’s sad! Thanks for the laughs, Mr Unger!
yvesasselin said, 12 months ago
Dear Jim,
You will be missed very deeply… Your humour is unsurpassed.
RIP
beviek
said, 12 months ago
Yes, It’s very sad. I always loved “Herman”.
Paula said, 12 months ago
I’m sorry to hear of Jim’s passing.’ Herman’ has been a favorite of mine for many years. I have quite a few of Jim’s books and will now drag them out again. Jim’s material was unique, I know of no one who was able to mimic his style.