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
I swear, I’ll never go to yoga class again !
tuna1 said, 4 months ago
No, it’s much, much worse..
win said, 4 months ago
@tuna1
Every bit as bad as it must feel.
Linguist said, 4 months ago
Good thing he’s got a glass navel…
SusanSunshine
said, 4 months ago
Maybe his feet are attached to his head now cos he had to pay the surgeon an arm and a leg…
and then the other leg.
AussieDownUnder said, 4 months ago
If he can hear you he can toe the line and foot the bill.
rshive said, 4 months ago
Again, what bone is the foot bone connected to?
J. Short
said, 4 months ago
On Easter; he’s a shoe in.
whmIII said, 4 months ago
Kinky!!!
Veteran said, 4 months ago
That will teach him not to tell Gorilla Monsoon when he can stick it.
route66paul said, 4 months ago
Finally, someone that can stand on his head while lying down.
msowards said, 4 months ago
It’s worst! I think he lost his body; all the doctor could save was his feet!
RUBBER DUCKY said, 4 months ago
at least he will finally be able to touch his toes….
boldyuma said, 4 months ago
“Romans….countryman….lend me your….bunions.”
MaximilianG said, 4 months ago
…dickhead ?…