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
Talk about your Little Drummer Boy !
Sherif (dem aint goobers!!) Munkyblues said, 5 months ago
That’s not the only thing he can’t reach…
PICTO said, 5 months ago
@Sherif (dem aint goobers!!) Munkyblues
He can’t even see it.
unnormal said, 5 months ago
Too many layers; overcoat, coat, sweaters, shirt, woolies, undies . . . and then comes Harry and HIS extra layers.
Superfrog said, 5 months ago
Harry needs bigger drumsticks.
zman111666 said, 5 months ago
@Linguist
I think he ate the little drummer boy…
Doug Taylor said, 5 months ago
@Superfrog
I think it was the bigger drumsticks on Thanksgiving that got him into this predicament in the first place…
Ralph Ziggy said, 5 months ago
he doesn’t need the drum, he can use his sticks on his belly
Simon_Jester said, 5 months ago
You say that like it’s a BAD thing
whmIII said, 5 months ago
Hey, c’mere…want a job(Carlin).
jadoo823 said, 5 months ago
…harry’s getting moved to the bagpipe section…
Veteran
said, 5 months ago
He needs some kids running along side banging on the drum. He could just carry it. They do it with that big one in Texas. Roll it around on wheels then run at it to hit it.
boldyuma said, 5 months ago
And then…Harry reached his……..tipping over point.
Bobzilla said, 5 months ago
move it up around his mouth, he doesn’t have any trouble reaching that.