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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Pacopuddy said, 7 months ago
Why, yes – yes I would.
FUNG1 said, 7 months ago
I’m glad they aren’t TOO subtle!
rshive said, 7 months ago
Generic subliminal advertising.
eddie6192 said, 7 months ago
Maybe, with someone elses money.
Jolly1995
said, 7 months ago
NO!!!!!!!!
Veteran
said, 7 months ago
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Dang put myself to sleep.
SwimsWithSharks
said, 7 months ago
She could start by getting a new TV.
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whmIII said, 7 months ago
I shop from home…my PC is my vehicle.
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Linguist said, 7 months ago
I’ll be happy to shop… are you going to give me the money ?
Veteran
said, 7 months ago
@Linguist
You need money to shop????
Hey we had three guys go into a Macy’s at Firewheel over in Dallas last week. In 12 seconds they ran out with three display cases of watches.
They didn’t use money and got away.
DO NOT DO THIS AT HOME IT IS ILLEGAL. (There is the disclaimer)
Mitchtheone said, 7 months ago
You will obey the hypnotoad….