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, 4 months ago
That’s par for the course !
He thinks getting out of this rough is going to be difficult…just wait till he’s married !
Linguist said, 4 months ago
Thank you Penny and I hope you ahve a good one, as well.
Pacopuddy said, 4 months ago
@440RoadRunner
Ouch!
J. Short
said, 4 months ago
A fellow Hacking Dog.
AlexPK85 said, 4 months ago
Doesn’t he have to be to the church at FORE o’clock.
DavidHuieGreen said, 4 months ago
Time to reconsider
battle of plattsburgh said, 4 months ago
Priorities.
Nortley said, 4 months ago
Thanx and a tip o’ the hat to Virgil Partch, for doing this panel over half a century ago.
Perkycat said, 4 months ago
@Nortley
I had to google Virgil Partch. Very interesting person. I thought cartoonists would run out of or struggle for ideas but he left 6 years worth of unpublished cartoons when he died. Amazing! And it always amazes me how much I learn just by reading these comics.
Veteran
said, 4 months ago
He waited weeks for the tee up time. She can wait a little longer. (So he thinks)
Remember Family Guy when he did not show up for his Anniversary to go golfing instead.
whmIII said, 4 months ago
Smart man…
demorodney said, 4 months ago
ask her for a rain check.