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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Odd Dog said, 6 months ago
Let the triple X games begin
unnormal said, 6 months ago
He went to all that expense and NOW she’s trimming her toenails.
Dani Rice
said, 6 months ago
@unnormal
If she’s trimming them IN the bed, he’ll still need that suit.
SwimsWithSharks
said, 6 months ago
Whatever you do, don’t start swiping the clippings and food crumbs off the sheets. That would be complaining and she HATES complainers.
whmIII said, 6 months ago
They must like it rough…
Countrysinger1951 said, 6 months ago
No commments here on a “family show.” :)
Linguist said, 6 months ago
I smell a refund coming on.
John Walkinshaw said, 6 months ago
HA! Pretty Good, Loved the nail clips in bed.
truecanadianliberal said, 6 months ago
@SwimsWithSharks
Ah, yes. By all means, let us ENCOURAGE and SUPPORT spousal abuse. Well done.
Bobzilla said, 6 months ago
Had to cut her toenails. Was rippin’ the sheets.
SwimsWithSharks
said, 6 months ago
@truecanadianliberal
Huh?
omwae said, 6 months ago
love is a battlefield….
Veteran said, 6 months ago
My wife is a kicker.
She dreams and sometimes starts kicking.
One time she just threw her arm over hitting me in the face. Broke my nose.
Our beds are pushed together but she has one and I have one. Separate bed spreads. She rolls up in hers if she is not kicking about.