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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Jo Clear said, 6 months ago
I feel your pain Herman…but that’s what holidays are like… Everyone talking at one time and eating until the sun goes down… and arguing over who is cheating at some board game…Just be glad and hope it only happens once a year…
PICTO said, 6 months ago
Fish and house quests start to smell after three days.
Paratus said, 6 months ago
It would be nice to have some family to share the holidays and to wear out their welcome.
Dani Rice
said, 6 months ago
@Paratus
I agree, but you could always invite other people to share your dinner. Family is the folks you love, not always blood kin.
battle of plattsburgh said, 6 months ago
Just think how thankful you’ll be for your normal, hum drum life, after she leaves. You’ll have a whole new perspective.
whmIII said, 6 months ago
It could be worse…permanent!!!
jadoo823 said, 6 months ago
@Jo Clear
…oh, i’m sure you’d miss it if it wasn’t happening…(or, if you didn’t get invited…)
Linguist said, 6 months ago
@Dani Rice
Family is the folks you love, not always blood kin.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Couldn’t agree more ! Had a wonderful Christmas with a couple of friends who are more family than family.
Bobzilla said, 6 months ago
@Jo Clear
That’s the classic definition of insanity. Making the same mistake every year, expecting different results each time.
Bobzilla said, 6 months ago
@Dani Rice
You pick your friends. God sticks you with your relatives.
Jo Clear said, 6 months ago
@jadoo823
It doesn’t happen anymore…
jadoo823 said, 6 months ago
@Jo Clear
…so, do you miss it?…
jadoo823 said, 6 months ago
@PICTO
…oh, yes, i HATE hunting for houses. as far as i’m concerned, house quests stink from the get-go….
truecanadianliberal said, 6 months ago
@Paratus
Friends are the family you choose. I am far closer to my friends than to any relatives save my siblings.