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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Comments (9) (Please sign in to comment)
Linguist said, 2 months ago
Another Disney employee facing the reality that it isn’t all about the " Mouse" !
Jo Clear said, 2 months ago
OK…goalgo, where are you…I need some help with this one….
SusanSunshine
said, 2 months ago
On the phone they weren’t afraid that you might be a lying rat.
But c’mon… show them you have what it takes.
Stand up for yourself.
Are you a man or a mouse?
nazzofoggenmach said, 2 months ago
sorry, i should have known you had banking experience from your tone of voice!
J. Short
said, 2 months ago
That costume is to promote his pest control business; it’s a tax rat-off.
Veteran
said, 2 months ago
“Look, my wife and I were roll playing and I forgot we had this appointment.”
Simon_Jester said, 2 months ago
Is this yet another crossover with Pearls Before Swine?
Sherif (dem aint goobers!!) Munkyblues said, 2 months ago
Oh yeah…?
But “Chuck E. Cheese” is already taken….
Ralph Ziggy said, 2 months ago
His schizo personality Mickey can’t co-sign?