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
Baggage Handler’s get to fly 6th Class !
Superfrog said, 4 months ago
And when’s the drink trolley coming round?
simpsonfan2 said, 4 months ago
@440RoadRunner
When Shatner guest starred on Third Rock From the Sun, his character said he was on a plane, and could have sworn there was a man on the wing. Lithgow’s character said that happened to him too. (He did the same story in the movie version)
Jo Clear said, 4 months ago
Love that Twilight Zone…I will watch it everytime it’s on…I still yell at the TV…“Quick, turn around”….
Razzilla said, 4 months ago
He must have known the in-flight movie was directed by Uwe Boll…
whmIII said, 4 months ago
I never stop for hitch hikers…
Veteran
said, 4 months ago
“My arms are getting tired”
jadoo823 said, 4 months ago
…the “no frills, no extra fees” seat…
Dani Rice
said, 4 months ago
That’s what you get for asking for the smoking section.
Doug Taylor said, 4 months ago
@440RoadRunner
Ahhhhh The Twilight Zone
iced tea said, 4 months ago
It’s like a Flinstone’s episode: the Rubbles were so broke they had to ride 4th Class: on the plane’s wing.
simpsonfan2 said, 4 months ago
@iced tea
Don’t give the U S Airline industry any ideas.
Ralph Ziggy said, 4 months ago
@440RoadRunner
was even in a muppet’s show, ms. piggy says there’s someone on the wing, and Shatner appears next to her and says “I’ve been complaining about that guy for years”