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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Linguist said, 4 months ago
Or is it Dr. Love,Proctologist ?
win said, 4 months ago
Dr Hook the Medicine Show.
Jo Clear said, 4 months ago
Well just guess…duh…Dont think I’d want to go to that doctors office…there’s enough mistakes made in hosp. already…just run Herman…
JohnnyDiego said, 4 months ago
I don’t even want to ask where that nose has been.
battle of plattsburgh said, 4 months ago
Surprise me.
Ralph Ziggy said, 4 months ago
@JohnnyDiego
well, as it happens that is Dr. Wilson the OBG, the receptionist just didn’t recognize him
iDrifter said, 4 months ago
Sounds like a number of nurses I’ve had the misfortune to meet.
colcam said, 4 months ago
@iDrifter
Actually, you need to ask— he might be there in reference to his wife’s condition.
Assume?
No. ASK.
garynorton said, 4 months ago
Or, Dr Lepard, the Vet.
boldyuma said, 4 months ago
Looks more like he needs Dr. Wilson the zoologist.
“Is that condition catching?”
“Well…I would say it’s rather fetching ..actually.”
Allan said, 4 months ago
I saw a sign outside a OB/GYN’s office once …
“Dr. Fred Pootang”. No word of a lie. He was Korean.
whmIII said, 4 months ago
Calling Dr. Fine, Dr. Howard, DR. Fine…
Rachel Amalia
said, 2 months ago
What is the nurse inferring about how he got his skin condition?