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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win said, 4 months ago
And just what goes on at recess?!
unnormal said, 4 months ago
As a retiree who misses weekends, I can relate to the youngster’s sense of loss.
JohnnyDiego said, 4 months ago
@unnormal
Agree.
Every day is a day off. (sigh…)
rshive said, 4 months ago
@unnormal
Well, they’re still there. But it is hard to distinguish them from other days.
whmIII said, 4 months ago
Snowfall is greatly enhanced by the indentations of snow tires on the school bus…
Linguist said, 4 months ago
Snow days also mean snow shoveling.
Of course nowadays, many people have snow blowers to blow the snow over onto their neighbors property.
MayKitten
said, 4 months ago
Here there hasn’t been a snow day for three years. I better get back to grading these papers from last week. Tomorrow is another “NO SNOW DAY.”
truecanadianliberal said, 4 months ago
@JohnnyDiego
So maybe I am not unemployed; I’m just “retired” with out the income… :(
oldpine said, 4 months ago
@unnormal
But do you miss mondays?
truecanadianliberal said, 4 months ago
@oldpine
Boomtown Rats fan?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yteMugRAc0
iced tea said, 4 months ago
They must live in Boston, Mass.
Jo Clear said, 4 months ago
It’s the best part of school…