Sometimes you can read too much into a child’s artwork. My sister-in-law is a first grade teacher. She tells of a story about a coworker who was concerned that a certain boy in her class always did his artwork in black crayon. It turns out he was almost always the last one to the crayon box and that’s all that was left.
This might be good for Calvin. All of us have our ways to work out our dark moods – hopefully though some socially-acceptable means: some through exercise, some by dancing, some through writing, some through art. With Calvin, it’s the snowman shop of horrors.
Great! It’s Winter at Calvin’s! I love Winter at Calvin’s. I wish we received lots of snow on the East coast of Maryland. I would do this in a heartbeat!!! LOL
BE THIS GUY almost 5 years ago
Too bad it doesn’t snow around Halloween because everybody would love it then.
Templo S.U.D. almost 5 years ago
Who WOULD like it, Calvin?
The Calvinosaurus That Calvin Wanted To Discover almost 5 years ago
Well at least it’s creative…
Ariesr almost 5 years ago
Christmas is over so Calvin no longer has to be on his best behavior.
Pointspread almost 5 years ago
I like the one with the tree growing through it.
Bilan almost 5 years ago
This is what Calvin did before Christmas to keep himself from getting in trouble.
codycab almost 5 years ago
What was your first clue, Calvin?
SHIVA almost 5 years ago
The kid is warped!!
Baslim the Beggar Premium Member almost 5 years ago
I like the one called, “You sleigh me, kid!”
Baslim the Beggar Premium Member almost 5 years ago
The second from left, needs a witch’s hat… and a recorder saying… “I’m melting!”
Watcher almost 5 years ago
Calvin’s not to subtle warning to his parents to get him what he asks for at Christmas next year.
Johnny Q Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Watterson did a lot of episodes with grotesque snowmen…
jonathan almost 5 years ago
How is that head staying up?
M2MM almost 5 years ago
I have a laminated copy of this strip… I had it on my laundryroom wall until recently (when I repainted.) Now, it’s a bookmark. :)
rentier almost 5 years ago
What a horrible story! Have you got a criminal book as Christmas present?
sirbadger almost 5 years ago
Quicksand snowman would be fairly easy to make.
JudyHendrickson almost 5 years ago
since you are a house of horrors you should fit right in !!!
jpayne4040 almost 5 years ago
Mom and Dad need to get this kid into therapy quick! (-:
jpayne4040 almost 5 years ago
This is Calvin at his best!
jel354 almost 5 years ago
I’ve heard of Halloween coming earlier, but this is ridiculous.
Aaberon almost 5 years ago
Saved the strip; added to my collection: Love Calvin’s snow goons. The toboggan part is hilarious.
sappha58 almost 5 years ago
Classic Calvin! <3
Lomax9er7 almost 5 years ago
I heard a few years ago someone did do a Calvin snowman yard. There was a visit from the authorities…
flower among weeds almost 5 years ago
This is simply the best!
NeedaChuckle Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Well this season I watched 4 Christmas movies and 30 horror movies so you know I love this strip.
Spacetech almost 5 years ago
Annual Favorite
aerotica69 almost 5 years ago
I always loved Calvin’s snowmen. For years and years I had the original newspaper clippings on my bulletin board.
tripwire45 almost 5 years ago
I like the one that looks like it was impaled by a tree. With enough snow, it would be possible to build that one.
dflak almost 5 years ago
Sometimes you can read too much into a child’s artwork. My sister-in-law is a first grade teacher. She tells of a story about a coworker who was concerned that a certain boy in her class always did his artwork in black crayon. It turns out he was almost always the last one to the crayon box and that’s all that was left.
This might be good for Calvin. All of us have our ways to work out our dark moods – hopefully though some socially-acceptable means: some through exercise, some by dancing, some through writing, some through art. With Calvin, it’s the snowman shop of horrors.
formathe almost 5 years ago
I’ve been waiting for these.
beentheredonethat almost 5 years ago
love his snowmen cartoons
enigmamz almost 5 years ago
Watterson could make a book with just the snowman strips and it would sell as well as any of the others, if not better.
timzsixty9 almost 5 years ago
i think it’s incredibly creative!
A Hip loving Canadian... almost 5 years ago
Little known fact: Calvin s a distant cousin of Morticia Addams
chromosome Premium Member almost 5 years ago
I would have made gruesome and absurd snowmen with one problem… even if there was a lot of snow, making big snowmen takes a LOT of strength!
Anglo Saxon almost 5 years ago
I see to remember that Watterson only tried to write/draw strips that would make his wife laugh. I would bet she laughed quite a bit at this one…
Who, me? almost 5 years ago
I like the snowman holding his head and looking back at his headless body the best.
dcoyote almost 5 years ago
I think Lio would love it
pkdphd almost 5 years ago
They’re BAAAAAAACK! Too long since any snowman strips.
johndifool almost 5 years ago
Proto-Snow Goon at the upper right…
MontanaPhil50 almost 5 years ago
Mom’s just upset about that package of carrots missing from the fridge.
Agapostemon almost 5 years ago
She should be glad that Calvin was outdoors and busy for hours and hours.
OneMinus almost 5 years ago
Calvin’s creativity…… Btw Happy Boxing day !!!!!
ChessPirate almost 5 years ago
For your enjoyment:
http://www.wagnerstudios.org/Calvin_and_Hobbes_Snowmen.htm
https://www.gocomics.com/comics/lists/1626641/calvin-and-hobbes-snow-goons-collection
sparkle 13 Premium Member almost 5 years ago
I sure the hell do !!! Call the local newspaper !!!! lol
Plods with ...™ almost 5 years ago
Calvin’s snowmen are the best!
tims145 almost 5 years ago
Put me down for a vote of “awesomely creative”.
Raymond Powell almost 5 years ago
Great! It’s Winter at Calvin’s! I love Winter at Calvin’s. I wish we received lots of snow on the East coast of Maryland. I would do this in a heartbeat!!! LOL
asmbeers almost 5 years ago
I want to see this recreated in reality sometime.
swanridge almost 5 years ago
Strong branches with the one on the left.
InuYugiHakusho almost 5 years ago
Calvin’s snowmen lead tragic lives. (They’re not very bright…)
BiggerNate91 almost 5 years ago
I’m more impressed by his GIANT snow creations.
eccolibri60 Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Don’t stifle his creativity!
Nick Danger almost 5 years ago
The headless one’s arms have really good weight support for his head
jdthird almost 5 years ago
His snowmen creations are ALWAYS my favorite strips… So creative…
DanWolfie almost 5 years ago
Love the mom’s grossed-out face! The little snowboy on the toboggan is cute, too.
MR.E1 almost 5 years ago
This is an old comic if I’m not mistaken
Iwa Iniki almost 5 years ago
One of the best!
FilmPhanatic Premium Member almost 5 years ago
One of my favorites…a classic!
WCraft Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Lio has nothing on Calvin.
Concretionist almost 5 years ago
Ah yes, the snowmen, where Watterson gets to release his macabre side and blame it on his cartoon character. And he does it so well, too!
ex window inspector almost 5 years ago
Love it. Keep ’em coming!
dv1093 almost 5 years ago
Calvin (I really mean Bill) is VERY creative…. I wish I could think outside the box like that.
lindz.coop Premium Member almost 5 years ago
I do.
rgcviper almost 5 years ago
Yup—these creatures look a lot like Calvin’s infamous snow goons. Love it.
SchipLvr almost 5 years ago
AAh, the hidden and suppressed mind of a cartoonist. (Let’s not forget the fans, either)
Cameron1988 Premium Member almost 5 years ago
This kid could do a horror movie
TJ Toaster about 4 years ago
i think its pretty cool