They are a perfect match. Our stubbornness got us through all troubles till RIP. Sometime, c. 1960, we had some kind of an argument just outside of my HS Homeroom and she took off upstairs to hers. I didn’t know what hit me and flew up 3-stairs at a time. I met her line of defense-backers, broke through and apologized. From then on things were fine till 2017, RIP. Oh yes, my homeroom teacher was asked by a man, “What’s that all about?” Her reply, “They’re in love.”
There is a bit of physical reality here that is puzzling, as evidenced by panels 1 and 4. In panel 1, in the presence of Susie, Calvin is whispering to Hobbes, who happens to be at eye level. In panel 4, he is looking up at a 6 foot Hobbes; who unless exists as a Captain Marvel-like persona; would indicate he is looking up at empty space. (and yeh, I know, it’s a comic).
I love how this manages to thoroughly confuse us as to the place of morality in the grand scheme of things. One thing’s for sure: Cal’s a real human being (and Hobbes loves him anyway). PS: I hope one day we have a comic strip of this quality with a girl protagonist.
BE THIS GUY over 5 years ago
I am deeply disappointed in Hobbes — a big fan of smooches and hugs — for not speaking up for Susie.
KA7DRE Premium Member over 5 years ago
Calvin should be feeling very lonely about now…. I know I would.
codycab over 5 years ago
Susie will be back with a club…one to strike Calvin with.
Templo S.U.D. over 5 years ago
You’ll become GROSS’s repeated victim for years to come, Miss Derkins.
orinoco womble over 5 years ago
Methinks the lady doth protest too much.
Watcher over 5 years ago
Susie, start your own club, kidnap Hobbes and Calvin will be begging to join your club.
in.amongst over 5 years ago
Calvin was this close from getting clubbed!
the_man_in_the_moon over 5 years ago
You should ask Linus van Pelt to join the club. He is just one page away.
jpayne4040 over 5 years ago
The club is off to a great start!
Mokurai over 5 years ago
See You Can’t Say You Can’t Play, by Vivian Gussin Paley
sheilag over 5 years ago
It’ll cost you later young Calvin… :-P
A Hip loving Canadian... over 5 years ago
Calvin doesn’t need a secret club to push the right buttons.
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member over 5 years ago
Mission accomplished. The hats worked.
DanFlak over 5 years ago
In the battle of he sexes, I was a conscientious objector.
posse1 Premium Member over 5 years ago
I believe that is my favorite Hobbs expression in the last panel. Big smooch for him!
Mediatech over 5 years ago
Susie will make him regret this, in about 10 years time.
enigmamz over 5 years ago
VICTORY!!!!!!!!!!!!!
swanridge over 5 years ago
He may be the meanest little kid you know, but just wait, adults can be WAY more mean. And you don’t need to look far to find one.
zeexenon over 5 years ago
They are a perfect match. Our stubbornness got us through all troubles till RIP. Sometime, c. 1960, we had some kind of an argument just outside of my HS Homeroom and she took off upstairs to hers. I didn’t know what hit me and flew up 3-stairs at a time. I met her line of defense-backers, broke through and apologized. From then on things were fine till 2017, RIP. Oh yes, my homeroom teacher was asked by a man, “What’s that all about?” Her reply, “They’re in love.”
DCBakerEsq over 5 years ago
In my secret club, we welcome the girls …
… if they adhere to our strict dress code (for girls).
eladee AKA Wally over 5 years ago
Hobbs is only in it for the cool hats!
Bookworm over 5 years ago
Well, Calvin, to quote George W. Bush; “Mission Accomplished!”
Ceeg22 Premium Member over 5 years ago
That worked!
gbars70 over 5 years ago
There is a bit of physical reality here that is puzzling, as evidenced by panels 1 and 4. In panel 1, in the presence of Susie, Calvin is whispering to Hobbes, who happens to be at eye level. In panel 4, he is looking up at a 6 foot Hobbes; who unless exists as a Captain Marvel-like persona; would indicate he is looking up at empty space. (and yeh, I know, it’s a comic).
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] over 5 years ago
And this is why Suzie has every reason to hate that kid. But she doesn’t. Calvin doesn’t deserve Suzie as a friend.
Snoots over 5 years ago
I still say Suzie needs her own personal Taser. Just because.
Pteranodon over 5 years ago
I love how this manages to thoroughly confuse us as to the place of morality in the grand scheme of things. One thing’s for sure: Cal’s a real human being (and Hobbes loves him anyway). PS: I hope one day we have a comic strip of this quality with a girl protagonist.
hagarthehorrible over 5 years ago
Girls are best kept away especially on keeping secrets!
DaveBNM over 5 years ago
Watch what he does in the future when she fills out and becomes a little HOTTIE?