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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chromosome
said, 11 months ago
Among people I know, it’s usually the other way around (tubby guy criticizing a barely-rounded woman).
Sherif (dem aint goobers!!) Munkyblues said, 11 months ago
Yes, You HERD her…
Yer not BLIND….
Linguist said, 11 months ago
They both have" Dunlaps" disease.
AussieDownUnder said, 11 months ago
Bad case of muffin top.
144 Cent said, 11 months ago
If he’s starting, I take it she’s finished.
Dani Rice
said, 11 months ago
She looks as if she just wandered over from Wal-Mart.
Stagger Lee said, 11 months ago
No! You are way past starting.
whmIII said, 11 months ago
She could spare a whole load…
Simon_Jester said, 11 months ago
Wanna shut her up?
Threaten to put on a Speedo if she doesn’t.
thehag said, 11 months ago
Not so sure the one with back to us is female.
Jkiss
said, 11 months ago
If it’s not a female, I’d hate to see the man boobs that top is holding up. Yuck!
sandflea said, 11 months ago
I swear I saw her on the beach last week. My poor eyes are still in shock.
iced tea said, 11 months ago
She’s ashamed of her weight problem so she has to make her husband all insecure.
shel4 said, 11 months ago
For quick relief, check out today’s “Nancy”
Countrysinger1951 said, 11 months ago
Oh Dear Lord……PLEASE don’t let her turn around….. my poor eyes can only take so much!!!! ……….. :)