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
Fast-fingered Freddie practicing the art of the five fingered discount.
win said, 4 months ago
Determination.
Superfrog said, 4 months ago
What an alibi.
briatollah said, 4 months ago
They should bring back the pillory.
Jo Clear said, 4 months ago
Can’t keep a good man down…or er, I mean pickpocket…
KasparV said, 4 months ago
@briatollah
Amen!
unnormal said, 4 months ago
@win
Compulsion?
win said, 4 months ago
@unnormal
Out of pocket expenses…someone else’s pocket!
battle of plattsburgh said, 4 months ago
He just used the “Oliver” twist to extricate his hand.
rshive said, 4 months ago
You’re there to meditate on the error of your ways, not to practice them.
Veteran
said, 4 months ago
The state of Delaware was one on the last to do away with the whipping post. It was the punishment for spousal abuse if sentenced. Early 60’s.
He needs to work on his pickpocket skills. The officer is not smiling yet. Just keep reaching its there somewhere.
whmIII said, 4 months ago
@win
Sounds like the IRS…
boldyuma said, 4 months ago
Copping……a feel?..Feeling a Cop? Time to “Flee”
the coop.
octagon said, 4 months ago
@unnormal
That’s it , compulsion.
Bobzilla said, 4 months ago
The best pickings for a pickpocket was public hangings for picking pockets.