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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Comments (12) (Please sign in to comment)
Linguist said, 4 months ago
Guess where that plunger’s going to wind up next ?
Pacopuddy said, 4 months ago
@Linguist
The odds are too short to make a wager worth the effort!
Jo Clear said, 4 months ago
This is so funny…I dont think he should ever say stuff like that with his back to the little woman…lol
AussieDownUnder said, 4 months ago
He’s going down the gurgler.
J. Short
said, 4 months ago
Take the plunge.
whmIII said, 4 months ago
SNORT!!!
Veteran
said, 4 months ago
Now that is funny.
Wait till she starts “SLURPING GURGLEING” on his head.
bunnyman09 said, 4 months ago
That made me snort out loud.
baldhedjer said, 4 months ago
First she breaks the plunger over his head, then she sends him out to buy a new one.
Ryan said, 4 months ago
Love it !!..lol
Bobzilla said, 4 months ago
Before he can eat again, he’s going to have to pry that thing off his face.
nazzofoggenmach said, 4 months ago
you won’t hear a thing dear after i’m done plunging the top of your head.