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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Pacopuddy said, 5 months ago
Me neither – what you don’t know can’t hurt you!
Jo Clear said, 5 months ago
Now that sure sounds reasonable…That is why I cook the heck out of my turkey and chicken, dont buy beef…but I figure if you over cook stuff it’s OK…I just hope…
KasparV said, 5 months ago
@Jo Clear
If you overcook, it also has the texture and flavor of cardboard. I’ll take my chances, thank you.
Number Six said, 5 months ago
@Jo Clear
I always make sure my poultry is organic.
Too many additives otherwise…
Superfrog said, 5 months ago
I once saw a guy interviewed on TV and he was described as “a Mad Cow Expert”. It was then that I realized that all the cattle experts that I knew were crazy.
eddie6192 said, 5 months ago
Out of sight…….out of mind.
rshive said, 5 months ago
Simple. Just stick the little probe in the appropriate part of the meat’s anatomy and make sure it’s above 165.
Tree11 said, 5 months ago
better yet, go vegan!
halibaitor said, 5 months ago
@Tree11
That doesn’t solve all the food poisoning issues either… :(
whmIII said, 5 months ago
Just depends on where you shop…
Linguist said, 5 months ago
What’s good for you this week, will kill you next.
comicnut4636 said, 5 months ago
Remember many years ago when Cranberries “caused” Cancer? Now they “prevent” Cancer. I figure in the next 5 years or less some “expert” will determine that Cranberries really do “cause” cancer.
colcam said, 5 months ago
@Tree11
Are there recipes for vegans, or do you just modify the recipes for turkeys?
Hunter7 said, 5 months ago
grow your own… then if the meat is bad…its your fault.
Andy White said, 4 months ago
What fantastic artwork!