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
Home and Away by Steve Sicula
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Number Six said, 6 months ago
His Wifi must be the Cloud.
JohnnyDiego said, 6 months ago
That and microwave ovens.
Linguist said, 6 months ago
Sort of like my investments – up in smoke !
Veteran
said, 6 months ago
Early Microsoft.
whmIII said, 6 months ago
Spare the Air day???
rshive said, 6 months ago
@Number Six
And like the more modern version of WiFi electrical storms can wreck havoc.
RUBBER DUCKY said, 6 months ago
UGH….we injuns are original Cheech & Chong.
.“Up In Smoke”
Veteran
said, 6 months ago
What ’em say?
Da say
Tune in tonight for the further adventures of The Big Bang Theory on Monday night comedy night. Right after Monday Night Football when the Houston Texans beat the crap out of the New England Patriots to prove they are the best in football. Go TEXANS
Ugg! All that in five puffs?
Ya! Dat reelly good stuff.
(After all it was Cheech and Chong right?)
truecanadianliberal said, 6 months ago
@Veteran
THat’s really strong stuff you’re smoking. BBT has been on Thursdays all season. So has 2½ Men sans Charlie Sheen.
Veteran
said, 6 months ago
@truecanadianliberal
Don’t watch either one. So that is news to me.
NFL, History Channel, Military Channel, Science Channel, FIA WRC racing, FIA Road racing, F1, Soccer Channel, not really into sitcoms.
I mean after all it was the smoke signals that got it all wrong.
I don’t speak smoke. Kimosabe.
truecanadianliberal said, 6 months ago
@Veteran
Wow! Incredible! We have…let’s see counting this one and that one….hmmmm…..
ZERO channels in common!
There are some sitcoms worth watching and not missing. BBT is one of them.
I think MASH is on the history Channel so I might watch that.
And I follow, not really watch, NFL until the Dolphins are eliminated, and then choose teams fr the playoffs.
HOCKEY and baseball are my sports.