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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win said, 4 months ago
The can and label have more nutritional value.
Linguist said, 4 months ago
I’d say he’s reading a dog food can because that’s all they can afford on their Social Security but have you priced good canned dog food lately ?
barticle35 said, 4 months ago
Getting harder and harder to find.
uncorked said, 4 months ago
…The state of our processed food industry…
Rockngolfer said, 4 months ago
submit doesn’t work
rshive said, 4 months ago
If you read the even smaller print, that’s imitation real food.
J. Short
said, 4 months ago
..and it’s genetically altered.
Veteran said, 4 months ago
From happy contented Cows in California.
All by products.
As we used to say MYSTERY MEAT!!!!!!!!!
Just fry it and smother with ketchup and add some bacon flavor it will be great.
Oh and for truecanadianliberal OBAMACARE. (I hope he finds that one funny. Bunghole)
whmIII said, 4 months ago
@Veteran
All that sodium…blech!
Zuhlamon said, 4 months ago
@Veteran
It’s fish tacos ’round here, but man o man, I wanna get some of that Canuckian duck bacon and duck sausage! mmmmm…
prfesser said, 4 months ago
Must be shopping at Whole Foods.
baldhedjer said, 4 months ago
All the way up to 10%! Wow! Add cheese to it and smother it in hot sauce.
Odd Dog said, 4 months ago
@Veteran
Sh#t on a shingle is what we called it in the Navy
iced tea said, 4 months ago
This is why I don’t like buying canned food.
Bobzilla said, 4 months ago
@rshive
Yeah, but it’s got a shelf-life of infinity.