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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Jo Clear said, 3 months ago
I’m guessing he’s an old hippy…And the kid doesn’t even have one tattoo…wow, what is that generation coming too…
pschearer
said, 3 months ago
I remember the pre-Beatles era, when “longhair” meant a classical musician.
JohnnyDiego said, 3 months ago
@Jo Clear
I’m an old Hippie.
‘Hippy’ means broad across the backside, which I am not.
aciem88 said, 3 months ago
@JohnnyDiego
It would be interesting to have a broad across my backside…:P
chizzel said, 3 months ago
I wouldn’t mind backsiding a broad.
Artireadmorecomics said, 3 months ago
sure glad no one thinks longhair means headbanger, Guess the 80s were forgotten.
battle of plattsburgh said, 3 months ago
And while you’re at it, get your nose pierced!!!
whmIII said, 3 months ago
SNORT!!!
Veteran said, 3 months ago
Dad continues
" and start wearing those pants down around your knees, put on a Metallica t shirt,
geez what are you some kind of FREAK."
I missed the Hippie movement. I was over seas with my folks at the time. The compound we lived in had construction folks from California so it was all beach stuff, Beach Boys, Jan and Dean, Surf music, wife swapping. Came back home in late 67 and went WOW! The Doors, Rolling Stones, Iron Butterfly, Cream, Chicago (Chicago???? I was into fusion Jazz), Led Zepplin, Alice Cooper, Ozzy you know all the cool stuff my parents hated. Headphones were the answer. They never heard it, No problem.
nazzofoggenmach said, 3 months ago
i expect some love beads, preferably puka shells, an earring and a bottle of visine in your pocket, there mister.
Jo Clear said, 3 months ago
Hate correctors…