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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Jo Clear said, 8 months ago
Didn’t take the mat away soon enough, now what ?
pcolli said, 8 months ago
She’ll have to stay on the doorstep – no way can she get through that narrow door.
Linguist said, 8 months ago
Nothing like a visit from the ole mother-in-law to make one want to burn the Welcome Mat.
LingeeWhiz said, 8 months ago
So, why’d ya answer the door?
whmIII said, 8 months ago
@Linguist
…or move!!!
Veteran said, 8 months ago
She would never had seen the mat anyway. She probably has not seen her feet in years. My grandma (Rest her soul) was like that size. She had mirrors on the floor to make sure her shoes matched. She wore loafers. How would she tie shoes otherwise. One day she leaned over to give me a hug. I was 6 and got rolled on. I just remember while going under thinking she is sooo soft.
Sherif (dem aint goobers!!) Munkyblues said, 8 months ago
“…I heard the sidewalk crack”
-——————————-“… I heard the jake brakes”
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“… my WELCOME mat retreated under the door”
-—————————“… your cat Muff-Muff just left a present on my Barcalounger”
Terri Brittingham said, 8 months ago
Her stomach arrived 10 min before the rest of her.
RUBBER DUCKY said, 8 months ago
i have a " Get Lost " mat just for my mother and father-in-law….
but it don’t help, they can’t read……..
iced tea said, 8 months ago
You yourself becomes a welcoming mat if you let people take advantage of you.