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, 5 months ago
Fore cripes sake ! It’s only a charity tournament , Rory.
Superfrog said, 5 months ago
Chip and run, Rory.
finkd said, 5 months ago
Don’t threaten him, lady – HE’S the one holding the club !
ronald rini
said, 5 months ago
does she know it christmas maybe he is hinting he needs new clubs
Redhead55
said, 5 months ago
She says to the guy swinging a golf club her way.
Veteran said, 5 months ago
I would but the club up and hide it. No telling in the morning where I may find it.
Veteran said, 5 months ago
He is not awake.
Sleep Golfing.
Common problem among chronic golfers who can’t get their golf fix.
Hard to play in the snow. Keep loosing the ball in the drifts.
whmIII said, 5 months ago
No,no,no….the grip is all wrong!
jadoo823 said, 5 months ago
@whmIII
…yeah, it looks like he’s waiting for a pitch…
Dani Rice
said, 5 months ago
@jadoo823
We had a cricket game at our church and no matter how many times the umpire (coach) showed one of the boys how to hold the bat, as soon as he walked away the kid would put it over his shoulder as if he was playing baseball. We all figured the kid was going to get smacked upside the head with the thing.
Sherif (dem aint goobers!!) Munkyblues said, 5 months ago
one…. two… three….
FORE…!!!!!!!
coldsooner
said, 5 months ago
Later that night, Mrs. Woods decided she had had enough.
RUBBER DUCKY said, 5 months ago
Sheesh !!! All the guy wanted to do was to have some foreplay !!!!!
Bobzilla said, 5 months ago
She’s gonna grab that club and take a divot outta his head!