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
Home and Away by Steve Sicula
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Linguist said, 3 months ago
I wonder why ? Little Miss High Maintenance helped them along, no doubt.
Superfrog said, 3 months ago
Maybe she needs a bigger horseshoe.
win said, 3 months ago
@Superfrog
Maybe she’s wearing the other three.
Superfrog said, 3 months ago
@win
Then she can tap dance the bridle waltz.
Pacopuddy said, 3 months ago
440RoadRunner said, about 1 hour ago
It’s hard to tell through that veil but I believe that’s my ex-wife.
She’d go shopping and buy everything that was on sale then tell me how much she saved.
But sometimes you can’t afford NOT to buy it. Even if you don’t need it. Or want it. Or like it.
PICTO said, 3 months ago
I hope your not going to be like my first three wives. They all disappeared.
Simon_Jester said, 3 months ago
Have you noticed something? Look at any Herman, ‘wedding’ cartoon; the bride is always a head taller than the groom.
Rockngolfer said, 3 months ago
@PICTO
“I hope your not going to be like my first three wives. They all disappeared”
Do you have a new driveway, sidewalk, and screen room?
YokohamaMama said, 3 months ago
What does she expect when she carries the horse shoe upside down? All the luck runs out.
gardenwitch347 said, 3 months ago
I had 4 housbands and I went bankrupt!
J. Short
said, 3 months ago
Already in debt; have you seen the bill for this wedding?
whmIII said, 3 months ago
Hell no, I’m broke to begin with…
Zuhlamon said, 3 months ago
“…and I hope you like reptiles.”
truecanadianliberal said, 3 months ago
Guys? Listen to us bachelors. We were right all along. And if you must gt married, get a STRONG prenuptial and NEVER have a joint checking account. That SHOULD protect you.
Linguist said, 3 months ago
@truecanadianliberal
You Think ? How naive of you.
Wife # 1 – Lawyer ( divorced and outlived )
Wife # 2 – PR Executive ( divorced and outlived )
Wife # 3 – CPA ( divorced, she got the goldmine, I got the shaft )
Wife # 4 – Business Exec. ( divorced, she got house and car and disappeared ).
Now that I’m old and broke, no problems !