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
Home and Away by Steve Sicula
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Linguist said, 3 months ago
These are the types of days,when you think seriously about a career change….
Jo Clear said, 3 months ago
Why, did the last one get the car turned all the way over when he tried to grab the wheel ?
Ryan (probably the older Ryan) said, 3 months ago
How many instructors has she gone through?
Pacopuddy said, 3 months ago
Or half as full of sedation.
Leo Autodidact said, 3 months ago
Ah, How right Bob Newhart was.
The Bravest and least appreciated profession of them all!
J. Short
said, 3 months ago
My brother flipped a car upside down. He didn’t get hurt till he clicked his seatbelt and came crashing down on the ceiling.
Simon_Jester said, 3 months ago
“No Ma’am. this is NOT how you flip off other drivers.”
whmIII said, 3 months ago
@Leo Autodidact
Remember it well…
nazzofoggenmach said, 3 months ago
new poignance added to the concept of paranoid parking.
Veteran
said, 3 months ago
When I worked as Driver License Trooper back in 82 I actually had that happen on a driving test. Applicant lost control, slid sideways striking a curb and rolling up on my side in these people’s yard. He looked at me with sad eyes: “Did I fail this test????”
I being the professional, unflappable Trooper with nerves of steel said: “Yes, but as a stunt driver you passed.”
I have more stories than that. Wrong way drivers, stop sign blowers, red light runners, going into a panic attack and passing out (while driving), holding me hostage unless I passed them (not a good idea as I have a gun), totally ignoring where to turn just a Sunday drive, cars that made silly Far East music while they went down the road (it was not the radio it was a musical device that played whenever the car was in gear some magic stuff for good luck I was told), having a Voodoo priestess do “things” to the car and me before the test. Been there done that. Working the road chasing bad guys was much less interesting in the long run.
whmIII said, 3 months ago
@Veteran
Sounded like a fun job…
whmIII said, 3 months ago
@Veteran
Sounded like a fun job…
Veteran
said, 3 months ago
@whmIII
It was quite entertaining at times. We would get 15 minutes for you to prove you can operate this 4,000 pound piece of steel safely. MINIMUM standards only. I have handed them the new DL watch them back out and have an accident. I got one while in patrol doing a 115mph. The driver was a new teen driver 15yoa with a newly issued permit. (It had been issued 30 minutes before I stopped him). Dad was in the front seat with mom and 3 other younger siblings in the back. I asked dad to step back with his son. I asked dad if he knew how fast they were going. He replied “Yes, I am teaching my kid to drive.”
I (somewhat smartly) said “Is he in training for the Indy 500?” Dad never changed his expression and said “No, I am teaching him to drive fast so he knows how to handle a vehicle.”
I said okay. Please sign here firmly as it has 4 copies. Go see Judge so and so and explain it to her. I just gave up. It was no changing his opinion.
Veteran
said, 3 months ago
I had one driving test where the applicant screamed loudly any time I told her to turn here or there.
I would say in a calm voice "At the next corner turn left (or right depending).
Suddenly out of her came this ear piercing scream, jerked the wheel left and right, going around the corner at some bizarre angle, then settling down going straight. At the next corner the whole routine repeated itself and could she scream. We got back and of course she did not pass due to making bad turns. I asked what was that about. She blamed her mom teaching her. I said how? She said anytime mom told me to turn she would begin screaming and I just picked up the habit. I went Okay, come back tomorrow and you can retry the test. I just made sure it was not me next time. I don’t know if she ever passed.
gene1969 said, 3 months ago
My driving instructor never wore a tux.