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About Herman
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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IamJayBluE
said, 9 months ago
Well, on paper, it seems like a good idea…. but the whole thing is a wash…..
Number Six said, 9 months ago
If it’s just the two of them, the paper plates will only last 2 years and do little for the ecology.
celarius
said, 9 months ago
he forgot the plastic sporks
c.davies
said, 9 months ago
Just a baaaaaad idea!!
@celarius: you have to wash the sporks.
Dr Dave
said, 9 months ago
@Number Six
Paper’ll degrade
Sporks…not so much
I know a dishwasher what only grows roaches…
nazzofoggenmach
said, 9 months ago
don’t look now, but i think you just placed the winning bid for the job
le-roy said, 9 months ago
@celarius
True. And how many garbage bags do you need to buy to throw away 7,800 paper plates? On the other hand, there’s the cost of detergent and hot water and …. Never mind, we’ll eat out.
Ralph Ziggy said, 9 months ago
@Number Six
if they would only need them for dinner, that’s a 20 year supply
Tirasmol said, 9 months ago
don’t let my dad see this
Veteran
said, 9 months ago
Sounds like a plan to me. I will have the soup please,
DavidHuieGreen said, 9 months ago
paper pots too?
RUBBER DUCKY
said, 9 months ago
Sam’s has a bag of 8000 on sale this weekend only….
Veteran
said, 9 months ago
@RUBBER DUCKY
Soon as I clean the soup off my lap I am there card in hand. (That was funny)
boldyuma said, 9 months ago
Wifey still washes plates in the sink …then places them in the dishwasher..must be the hot water thing I guess…(shaking my head)..