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, 3 months ago
I like your pitch but fork you,kid !
win said, 3 months ago
What’s wrong with your true fingernails which are free?
emjaycee said, 3 months ago
Must be the self-adhesive kind. The cheapest manicure in my area starts at $25.
baldhedjer said, 3 months ago
OK, the kid is drawn like a guy. Peasant cross dresser?
battle of plattsburgh said, 3 months ago
Lend??
J. Short
said, 3 months ago
Start with a down-payment on some wooden teeth, and then work up to fingernails.
iced tea said, 3 months ago
Grandma looks like she only has one dollar to her name.
rvonluchen said, 3 months ago
I’m guessing the answer will be no.
Veteran said, 3 months ago
All I can think of is Monty Pythons Holy Grail.
Grandma points:
“Look there is some lovely filth over there go get it an we will talk.” But then I digress into violence inherent in the system, communes, “Oh I didn’t vote for you”. I became King when the Lady of the Lake clad in shimmering what ever held aloft some sword.
MaximilianG said, 3 months ago
…all the girls have them in the US Army…ta,ta….
truecanadianliberal said, 3 months ago
@Veteran
Sigh…here you go. Don’t say liberals don’t do anything for you: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOOTKA0aGI0