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
With bills and ads, I yearn for the days of snail mail.
Jo Clear said, 4 months ago
Yah, everything has to be fast fast fast…I miss the laid back letters, greeting cards and phone calls…What comes after email, tritter, etc…? Gotta just slow down and not stress…
KasparV said, 4 months ago
I actually got a six page snail mail letter from Australia last week. What a refreshing diversion.
JohnnyDiego said, 4 months ago
I too long for the days of snail mail.
I’m a retired Postal worker and snail mail takes me back to my youth.
(sigh…)
pschearer
said, 4 months ago
My microwave oven is so powerful it has actually set some things on fire, but I still get tired of waiting.
battle of plattsburgh said, 4 months ago
I used to work in a machine shop and oftimes the department foremen would have to choose which “urgent”, “rush” job took precedence.
whmIII said, 4 months ago
Oooooooo…instant gratification!!!
Agent54 said, 4 months ago
As an e-mail admin this makes everything go down 2 notches in priority. Now every one marks it High importance, Read Receipt requested and encrypted for security and people wonder why no one considers anything important anymore.
Hunter7 said, 4 months ago
I send real cards. A La snail mail. Encryption is for work. Just remember to NOT put the ‘senstive’ stuff in the subject line.
Bobzilla said, 4 months ago
If I plug my microwave into a 220v line will it cook twice as fast?