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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Linguist said, 2 months ago
Does the words GPS or city map mean anything to you ?
AussieDownUnder said, 2 months ago
Take the next right on Cold Pizza Drive.
Jo Clear said, 2 months ago
No wonder they stopped giving pizzas free if it takes more then 30 mins…They hired this guy
nazzofoggenmach said, 2 months ago
practice.
route66paul said, 2 months ago
no one pays full price or tips for late pizza.
baldhedjer said, 2 months ago
Just got a job as a delivery driver, and the GPS is my new best friend!
jackdohany
said, 2 months ago
That’s a Global Positioning System, whatever the heck THAT is!
whmIII said, 2 months ago
Anyone for cold pizza???
Veteran said, 2 months ago
Go down abit till you see a fork in the road. (Pick it up it could cause a flat), now go left to the right side till you come to a corner. Now go back that a way till you run out of road. Go left down the goat path (mind the sheep) till you come to a bridge. Pay the troll then (I mean toll or maybe it is a troll) then go till you see the border. Now turn around and repeat.
Eat the pizzas to survive and move to Canada.
AlexPK85 said, 2 months ago
You need diGIORNO.
SwimsWithSharks
said, 2 months ago
We make old-fashioned pizza. We don’t need any of those modern electronic gizmos.
magicwalnut said, 2 months ago
….missed Sesame Street.
Bobzilla said, 2 months ago
Ya can’t get there from here!
boldyuma said, 2 months ago
Go straight down the 710 and take the Stanislous cutoff
Drive right to the gas station..drive straight up to the
man and ask where does my Stanislous get cut off.
Darcey said, 2 months ago
That’s my pizza man!!!!