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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Herb and Jamaal by Stephen Bentley
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Linguist said, 4 months ago
Archie Bunker – The Early Years.
win said, 4 months ago
He wanted pancakes.
unnormal said, 4 months ago
Working hard at establishing a sense of self-esteem.
rshive said, 4 months ago
With bouncing sausage ,I’d say it’s already one of those days.
J. Short
said, 4 months ago
I’ll have my eggs over.
Veteran said, 4 months ago
Mood swing coming up in
5,4,3,2,1…………………………………!!!!!!!!!!
THERE WILL BE BLOOD!!!!!
whmIII said, 4 months ago
Doesn’t look inviting…
Perkycat said, 4 months ago
@whmIII
Him or the food?
whmIII said, 4 months ago
@Perkycat
Either one…
starlilies said, 4 months ago
Go make your own breakfast next time….
Veteran said, 4 months ago
Great, now make the dog sick.
boldyuma said, 4 months ago
Reminds me of Walter Mathew in the movie “The Odd Couple”
when he throws the spaghetti against the wall..(Felix)It’s not
spaghetti, it’s linguine.“(Oscar)..”Now……it’s ..garbage."
BaconBoyCamper said, 4 months ago
Looks like the foam plate melted because it couldn’t handle the heat. Happens to me all the time with bacon…
Mmmmm…. bacon…
whmIII said, 4 months ago
I think I would just head out to Mimi’s Cafe….
Perkycat said, 4 months ago
@whmIII
Got a free breakfast coupon for Mimi’s. We are going Friday. Yumm