I love the way Watterson introduces Hobbes stalking his prey. A paw, an undulating back, nose and whiskers, whole body but not head, a back view of him poised to spring, with twitching tail, and then the determined face. Then we see Calvin through Hobbes’ eyes. Wonderfully done.
When I was about Calvin’s age, I actually did have a stuffed tiger which I slept with. And then my brothers thought it would be fun to chase me around the house while telling me it was going to eat me. We moved less than a year after that started, and the tiger mysteriously disappeared in the move.
One of my grandson’s great joys is to watch our cat do the butt wiggle before she attacks something. My silly cat isn’t that much different from a Bengal Tiger. Or Hobbes.
Simply awesome artwork. From the initial suspense of a single paw, Hobb’s expression as he locks onto his prey, the feeling of motion as he’s on the chase. So much fun!
BE THIS GUY about 2 years ago
Maybe, these 2 should get counseling.
dadthedawg about 2 years ago
Kind of like a bedtime story…..
codycab about 2 years ago
You just have to tell yourself it’s just a dream, right?
JudasPeckerwood about 2 years ago
Lie down with tigers…
Templo S.U.D. about 2 years ago
what a nightmare… whether asleep or awake
Renatus Profuturus Frigeridus Premium Member about 2 years ago
Great pathos in the two first lines.
oldpine52 about 2 years ago
You can take the tiger out of the jungle, but you can’t take the jungle out of the tiger.
Charles Barr Premium Member about 2 years ago
Calvin might want to trade Hobbes in on a hamster.
Robin Harwood about 2 years ago
I love the way Watterson introduces Hobbes stalking his prey. A paw, an undulating back, nose and whiskers, whole body but not head, a back view of him poised to spring, with twitching tail, and then the determined face. Then we see Calvin through Hobbes’ eyes. Wonderfully done.
in.amongst about 2 years ago
Not sure how that pillow will be explained to mom later.
C about 2 years ago
Why sharing your bed with hand grenades, or tigers, isn’t your best idea
rentier about 2 years ago
Be happy, he didn’t grasp you, Calvin, he only meant you!!
rentier about 2 years ago
You have to sleep now on the ruined cushion, Hobbes!
rentier about 2 years ago
A friend to be frightened!
GreasyOldTam about 2 years ago
One of my all time favorites. Along with about 3600+ others.
Susan00100 about 2 years ago
Let’s not forget: THE WIZARD OF OZ turned out to be just a dream.
Which was not what it was in L. Frank Baum’s book; there, Oz was a real place.
cdward about 2 years ago
When I was about Calvin’s age, I actually did have a stuffed tiger which I slept with. And then my brothers thought it would be fun to chase me around the house while telling me it was going to eat me. We moved less than a year after that started, and the tiger mysteriously disappeared in the move.
DaveG1960 about 2 years ago
Finally, reality kicks in……
adunano367 about 2 years ago
Sweet dreams, Calvin.
sandpiper about 2 years ago
One of the best and funniest ever
Chris about 2 years ago
I’d be scared too. :{
bigcatbusiness about 2 years ago
If you must have a big cat, choose a cheetah or a snow leopard. They’re practically harmless.
MEPace about 2 years ago
Dream Calvin needs to throw in a few zigs and zags when running from dream Hobbes. He might last longer.
A Hip loving Canadian... about 2 years ago
Relax Cal, it was just a practice run.
PaulAbbott2 about 2 years ago
One of my grandson’s great joys is to watch our cat do the butt wiggle before she attacks something. My silly cat isn’t that much different from a Bengal Tiger. Or Hobbes.
Say What? Premium Member about 2 years ago
A few days of dealing with Moe just got easier.
saylorgirl about 2 years ago
I love this comic!
SweetSinger about 2 years ago
The risk/reward of sleeping next to a tiger
vehlers about 2 years ago
Bill could tell a better story with no words than most authors can with 10,000.
A Good Boy about 2 years ago
Simply awesome artwork. From the initial suspense of a single paw, Hobb’s expression as he locks onto his prey, the feeling of motion as he’s on the chase. So much fun!
Dreaming in Alola about 2 years ago
“Most people don’t sleep well next to a hungry tiger.”
A_NY_Outlaw about 2 years ago
Calvins Brother about 2 years ago
Sometimes you don’t need a spoken word to convey a story. Wonderfully done.
Masterskrain Premium Member about 2 years ago
A true classic…
swanridge about 2 years ago
It’s rare to get a dream from Hobbes’ perspective.
AustinKniga-Bartlett about 2 years ago
And presto! You now have nightmares!
BiggerNate91 about 2 years ago
That could have easily been the real Calvin. He got lucky.
Lightpainter about 2 years ago
" You didn’t get enough sleep last night, Calvin? Well, you’ll have to go to bed even earlier tonight!".
locake about 2 years ago
Hobbes does not exist with Calvin to animate him. The tiger needs Calvin.
mindjob about 2 years ago
I’d be more worried if Hobbes broke out the toothpicks
txmystic about 2 years ago
Love Hobbes’ self-awareness here…
Quincy_From_The _Future about 2 years ago
ummm now there is proof that hobbes is real
MITZI about 2 years ago
Bill Watterson, I love you!
Ka`ōnōhi`ula`okahōkūmiomio`ehiku Premium Member about 2 years ago
Love the sheepish grin.
mistercatworks about 2 years ago
I get that feeling sometimes when I wrestle with a cat and its starts making those “cute” disemboweling kicks with the back claws.
David Rickard Premium Member about 2 years ago
Tyger tyger dreaming bright
In the forests of the night
edeloriea14 about 2 years ago
Must’ve been one strange dream!
Galaxina about 2 years ago
Watterson is the best!!!!!
Otis Rufus Driftwood about 2 years ago
Now that is frightening.
BC in NC Premium Member about 2 years ago
Everything about this strip is perfection. So funny.
einarbt about 2 years ago
And still there are some that think Hobbes is just a stuffed toy…
jvo about 2 years ago
Hobbes has opposable thumbs‽
Blockerman_101 about 2 years ago
im suprised calvin has never had a fantasy about beating up Moe, because we’ve aaaaalll had a revenge fantasy
john_chubb about 2 years ago
One wonders why the cat is always grinning when it dreams!
rgcviper 3 months ago
I, too, love how zero words are necessary to tell an awesome story.
Great comic here.