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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Linguist said, 2 months ago
That’s his story and he’s sticking to it, but it sound a bit fishy to me. I think he just got wrapped up in feeding her a line but she’s not taking the bait.
M2MM said, 2 months ago
LOL I’ve seen just that sort of thing happening, when fishing with my father-in-law. :P
Jo Clear said, 2 months ago
That is one smart fish…and just how big was it Herman ?
nazzofoggenmach said, 2 months ago
reminded me of our courtship, dear!
J. Short
said, 2 months ago
You should have seen the drive home.
Simon_Jester said, 2 months ago
There are worse things that can happen,
http://www.ifish.net/board/showthread.php?p=4507093#post4507093
SwimsWithSharks
said, 2 months ago
Admit it, guy. Your fishing partner is into bondage.
SwimsWithSharks
said, 2 months ago
@Linguist
Kip Odatta called and wants his puns back.
whmIII said, 2 months ago
Ah, yeah…
Veteran
said, 2 months ago
Have you seen the one of the Sailfish dragging down the fishing boat. They did not get the line unhooked from the extension and that big fish pulled the boat over till it took on water. Nearly sunk it. It was on Youtube I remember a few weeks back.
His story is plausible.
I went fishing in Alaska and hooked a Salmon. Dang thing charged me. Came straight at me as I tried to reel up the slack, turned at the very last minute pulling me off my feet into the water. Waders filled up and dang that water was cold. Took me forever to find it to pee.
boldyuma said, 2 months ago
The Old Man And The Sea…..Hag…
Bobzilla said, 2 months ago
@Jo Clear
If it was served in a restaurant, it’d probably have a toothpick stuck in it.