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
He give a whole new meaning to being “baled out” !
Superfrog said, 3 months ago
Hay, Dad.
win said, 3 months ago
He’s been reaped!
Linguist said, 3 months ago
Is this what Verizon means by bundling ?
PICTO said, 3 months ago
Now he’ll have to forage around to find the tractor.
J. Short
said, 3 months ago
He just fell off. (At least it wasn’t the turnip truck.)
rshive said, 3 months ago
Sort of poetic justice. One of my relatives ( a dairy farmer) was killed by being run over by a milk truck.
baldhedjer said, 3 months ago
That’s why you’re not supposed to drink and reap at the same time.
Veteran said, 3 months ago
With that smirk on his face it looks more like he is trying
NOT TO BE SEEN.
(Monty Python episode)
burleigh2 said, 3 months ago
Better than falling off the wagon. ;-)
truecanadianliberal said, 3 months ago
All these ridiculous puns…so sad… it is to reap…
:p
iced tea said, 3 months ago
Let him fall asleep in the haystack.
boldyuma said, 3 months ago
Bringing in the sheaves
Bringing in the sheaves
("This was NO farm/boat accident ! ")Jaws..
angusdad said, 3 months ago
He’s rolling in the hay.
whmIII said, 3 months ago
@burleigh2
Amen, Bro…