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, 3 months ago
Down Periscope ! Dive ! Dive ! Dive !
win said, 3 months ago
Was that a periscope or is he just happy to see her?
barticle35 said, 3 months ago
Tsunami warning.
AussieDownUnder said, 3 months ago
He was cruising for a bruising.
PICTO said, 3 months ago
They appear to be at the Midway point in their relationship.
AlexPK85 said, 3 months ago
Pilot to bombardier! Pilot to bombardier!
rshive said, 3 months ago
Looks more like a fishing trawler than a battleship.
baldhedjer said, 3 months ago
That’s why they put locks on bathroom doors.
whmIII said, 3 months ago
Where is the torpedo???
Thunderdog said, 3 months ago
Which is the enemy, the plane or the person holding the plane?
Doug Taylor said, 3 months ago
@rshive
Looks more like the Canadian Navy. (I’m a Canadian and can say that lol)
Sherif (dem aint goobers!!) Munkyblues said, 3 months ago
“…and her name is Godzilla”
Sherif (dem aint goobers!!) Munkyblues said, 3 months ago
@Sherif (dem aint goobers!!) Munkyblues
umm…. correction, “Gozirra”
Veteran said, 3 months ago
No torpedo, strafing run.
Reinacting USS PUEBLO circa 1968.
Check out the photos of the Pueblo his ship looks just like it.
And it was attacked by two MIG 21’s during its attempt to escape capture.
Did you know it is still a Commissioned US Navy ship?
whmIII said, 3 months ago
She could just jump in…DEPTH CHARGE!!!