{"product_id":"weirdos-from-another-planet-a-calvin-and-hobbes-collection-volume-5","title":"Weirdos from Another Planet!: A Calvin and Hobbes Collection Volume 5","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom interplanetary escapes to snowman invasions, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeirdos from Another Planet!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e is packed with laugh-out-loud comics and signature \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eCalvin and Hobbes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e chaos--perfect for fans of wild imagination and childhood fun.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCalvin and Hobbes take imagination to bold new heights in \u003ci\u003eWeirdos from Another Planet!\u003c\/i\u003e, with comics spanning February to December 1988. Calvin launches the G.R.O.S.S. Club to torment Susie, pilots imaginary spaceships on cosmic adventures, and channels alter-egos like Tracer Bullet to battle the everyday boredom of childhood. Mischief, wit, and invention fuel every page. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBlack-and-white dailies and full-color Sunday strips showcase Watterson's expressive art, sharp wordplay, and growing philosophical depth. Outdoor escapades mix with reflections on big ideas, while playful satire pokes fun at school, chores, and family life. Highlighting Calvin's limitless creativity and his enduring bond with Hobbes, this collection captures both the humor and heart that make the strip timeless. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eHighlights: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaunch of the G.R.O.S.S. Club inspired by the barely tolerable neighbor Susie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpaceman Spiff's intergalactic adventures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe noir-inspired escapades of Calvin alter-ego Tracer Bullet \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWild desert island and mutant snowman scenarios\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStargazing with Hobbes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSatirical takes on school, chores, and consumerism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst long-form story arcs linking multiple strips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack-and-white dailies \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003eISBN-10: 0836218620\u003cbr\u003eISBN-13: 9780836218626\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Watterson, Bill, N\/A, N\/A\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Andrews McMeel Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Paperback (Jan 1990)","offer_id":45656958828741,"sku":"9780836218626","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6414\/2533\/files\/9780836218626.jpg?v=1768885899","url":"https:\/\/www.inveni.store\/products\/weirdos-from-another-planet-a-calvin-and-hobbes-collection-volume-5","provider":"Inveni","version":"1.0","type":"link"}