Eerily, my dad looks a LOT like Calvin’s, and one of my uncles – on my dad’s side – looks quite a bit like a balder version of Max. It really weirded me out as a kid.
Every part of this is magnificent. Max playing along to the point where he cowers as he leaves the room. Calvin’s surprise at an intelligent adult being related to his father. Hobbes completely misunderstanding the description.
BE THIS GUY over 6 years ago
Max has proven his superior intelligence by not having any kids.
Adiraiju over 6 years ago
Eerily, my dad looks a LOT like Calvin’s, and one of my uncles – on my dad’s side – looks quite a bit like a balder version of Max. It really weirded me out as a kid.
jpayne4040 over 6 years ago
It looks like Max is good with kids. You don’t have to have kids to be good with them.
Jabroniville Premium Member over 6 years ago
Every part of this is magnificent. Max playing along to the point where he cowers as he leaves the room. Calvin’s surprise at an intelligent adult being related to his father. Hobbes completely misunderstanding the description.
Pocosdad over 6 years ago
The way that Uncle Max is drawn in frame #2 reminds me of the artwork in the Stone Soup strip. It may be the hands, in particular.
LEOKEV over 6 years ago
Uncle Max looks pure 1980’s!
Bashurman over 6 years ago
Hey Hobbes, go to the mirror…
bigcatbusiness over 6 years ago
You can be good with kids and not have one. I don’t need one. I have tons of little cousins.
Masterskrain Premium Member over 6 years ago
Interesting that we know “Dad’s” brother is named Max, but we NEVER find out Mom and Dad’s names…
Brian Layman over 6 years ago
I am really surprised that no one has mentioned how much Max looks like how Bill draws himself…
dlkrueger33 over 6 years ago
“I wouldn’t get too close if I WERE you”, Calvin. You’re welcome.
yimhere over 6 years ago
Max is a real fashion maven, just like his brother…..
Luanaphile over 6 years ago
Max knows how to play, his brother not so much.
whenlifewassimpler over 6 years ago
I have kids (just the four legged kind)
whenlifewassimpler over 6 years ago
I have kids (just the four legged kind)
Last Rose Of Summer Premium Member over 6 years ago
Kudos to Uncle Max, one of the good guys!
Number Three over 6 years ago
Sharp killer teeth too, Hobbes.
Uncle Max looks the total opposite of Dad!
xxx
A Hip loving Canadian... over 6 years ago
Good job on uncle Max to stay on the good side of a ferocious tiger, especially a vain one.
DrewDog over 6 years ago
2nd panel. “Looks like a fierce one.” “A” looks like an upside-down “v”
Alexthabaws over 5 years ago
This strip really warms my heart, there should be more Uncle Maxs in this world.
lupenotloop 12 months ago
He’s got swag
Hobbes X 16 days ago
Yes, hard to believe he is related to Dad.