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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Linguist said, 6 months ago
That poor waiter. His job is such a grind…
naturally_easy said, 6 months ago
Oh come on! I’ve seen bigger pepper grinders than that in real life.
Rodney said, 6 months ago
My housemate COVERS everything in pepper. Even Cantaloupe!
PICTO said, 6 months ago
@Rodney
“My housemate COVERS everything in pepper. Even Cantaloupe!”
Cantaloupe without pepper doesn’t seem right to me.
I think it’s cantaloupe without a ladder.
Pacopuddy said, 6 months ago
@PICTO
Ouch! That pun is painful – love it!
bbadenov said, 6 months ago
@PICTO
I heard a story about two melons that won’t get married … because they cantaloupe.
rshive said, 6 months ago
Even though the lettuce said they could?
philyfanstukinmi said, 6 months ago
@rshive
They had to ask for lemonade.
philyfanstukinmi said, 6 months ago
@PICTO
Not sure many states would allow you to marry a ladder? Although you could take steps to get a law passed.
whmIII said, 6 months ago
Usually the bigger the pepper mill, the more expensive the restaurant…
whmIII said, 6 months ago
@bbadenov
GROAN…
Terri Brittingham said, 6 months ago
Just a little tiny bit please.
Veteran said, 6 months ago
Bring the Salt grinder!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Veteran said, 6 months ago
I am waiting for music to come out of it and a monkey jump about.
That’s the new BOSE organ grinder system.
Only 2 grand at Best Buy.