Hi Susan I asked GoComics why Calvin and Hobbes has no Zoom function for the Sunday strips, and they said that it’s because the strips are low resolution. They are in the process of getting higher resolution for more strips, so there’s some hope that we may get the Zoom function in the future. In the meantime, if you are using Internet Explorer, it has a built-in zoom function that makes it possible to read the words more easily, even though they will look a bit fuzzy. For example, in Internet Explorer 7, click on “Page” at the upper right, then “Zoom”, and then a percentage, like 150% or 200%. To restore it to normal size later, do the same thing and click on 100%. Another way to zoom in Internet Explorer is to hold down the CTRL key while you repeatedly press the “+” key. It zooms a little bit each time you press it. To reverse this and “unzoom” back to normal size, hold down the CTRL key while you repeatedly press the “-” key (the “minus” key). Down at the lower right corner of your screen, it shows the current zoom percentage. So when you use the CTRL and “-” keys to return to normal size, watch that number and keep pressing the “-” key until you see 100%. Another way to “unzoom” and return to normal size is to hold down the CTRL key and press the “0” key (Zero key) once. Using the CTRL key with “+”, “-”, or “0” can also work in some other Web browsers, like Mozilla Firefox and Opera. This Zoom feature is very useful because you can zoom any Web page where you have trouble reading the small words – not just on GoComics.
@APersonOfInterestDon’t you think it’s kind of useless to be posting this type of stuff on a website with a main audience of people who appreciate the comic strip as an art form? Don’t you think it would be more useful to go to ComicsSuck.com? Please go there so we don’t have to hear your preaching. If it isn’t spam, it’s still unneeded.
I find your thoughtful statement rather ironic. Maus is meant to be serious art, as it’s a separate genre (graphic novel) . And, while Calvin & Hobbs is a very superior comic, it’s still a comic meant to be funny and not taken too seriously…that’s why it’s called a comic! I suppose if you want to be taken seriously with comic art, you become another Roy Lichtenstein, right? Not quibbling…just sayin’.
This kid needs some serious help. What an evil little face he has in the first panel. Of course, with a stuffed tiger as his best friend, it’s obviously Calvin has mental issues and no social abilities.
Im guessing he might have been testing out those new pair of Converse, or possibly Red ball Jets shoes he aquired from his mom and dad the week prior. My guess.
<< Dogsniff said: "@Hobbes: How do you communicate with gocomics? And how do you get them to answer you? >>It’s easy. I just put in a request online, and I tell them that Calvin and I would like to hear back from them.
Sometimes I have selected “General Inquiry” and sometimes “Technical Support,” depending on the topic. I think I selected "Technical Support " for the recent question about the zoom function, and I got an answer within a day or two. I’ve been avoiding selecting “Site Feedback and Suggestions,” guessing that those might just go into a pile of ideas for the future and not result in a reply from GoComics.
GROG Premium Member about 13 years ago
You’ve also been watching way too many Godzilla movies, Calvin.
margueritem about 13 years ago
Reckless disregard for the health and safety of toys.
Rodney99 about 13 years ago
He’s just trying to make compact toy cars…
rentier about 13 years ago
Misunderstanding and abuse of might!
adubman about 13 years ago
Surely, Rodan and Godzilla are just over the hill.
artybee about 13 years ago
Ask Roy Lichtenstien if there’s any money in the comic art form.
pouncingtiger about 13 years ago
@Dogsniff, nice touch.
pouncingtiger about 13 years ago
Once again, Calvin’s imagination gets the better of him. Usually it happens when Hobbes pummels him. XD
vwdualnomand about 13 years ago
is that the game rampage? where you are king kong and destroying cities.
kreole about 13 years ago
It’s all about power…heady stuff!
ransomdstone about 13 years ago
Will Calvin morph into doctor strangelove, destroyer of worlds, if he reaches adulthood? Many naturalborn killers do.
Phapada about 13 years ago
it is over 300 feet tall ohhhh you are….
Ottodesu about 13 years ago
Why are you spamming a dozen comics with this post?
gjsjr41 about 13 years ago
Strange, his clothes grow along with his body.
spirit2002 about 13 years ago
Calvinzilla on the rampage again.
Hobbes Premium Member about 13 years ago
Hi Susan I asked GoComics why Calvin and Hobbes has no Zoom function for the Sunday strips, and they said that it’s because the strips are low resolution. They are in the process of getting higher resolution for more strips, so there’s some hope that we may get the Zoom function in the future. In the meantime, if you are using Internet Explorer, it has a built-in zoom function that makes it possible to read the words more easily, even though they will look a bit fuzzy. For example, in Internet Explorer 7, click on “Page” at the upper right, then “Zoom”, and then a percentage, like 150% or 200%. To restore it to normal size later, do the same thing and click on 100%. Another way to zoom in Internet Explorer is to hold down the CTRL key while you repeatedly press the “+” key. It zooms a little bit each time you press it. To reverse this and “unzoom” back to normal size, hold down the CTRL key while you repeatedly press the “-” key (the “minus” key). Down at the lower right corner of your screen, it shows the current zoom percentage. So when you use the CTRL and “-” keys to return to normal size, watch that number and keep pressing the “-” key until you see 100%. Another way to “unzoom” and return to normal size is to hold down the CTRL key and press the “0” key (Zero key) once. Using the CTRL key with “+”, “-”, or “0” can also work in some other Web browsers, like Mozilla Firefox and Opera. This Zoom feature is very useful because you can zoom any Web page where you have trouble reading the small words – not just on GoComics.
adenbaker about 13 years ago
hahaha! These comics have always made me laugh! not to brag, but I’ve collected them all! (all the books)
Muzition about 13 years ago
Why are you posting that on every comic strip? It’s getting tiring.
djdavis1420 about 13 years ago
@APersonOfInterestDon’t you think it’s kind of useless to be posting this type of stuff on a website with a main audience of people who appreciate the comic strip as an art form? Don’t you think it would be more useful to go to ComicsSuck.com? Please go there so we don’t have to hear your preaching. If it isn’t spam, it’s still unneeded.
BanjinTsuki about 13 years ago
Hopefully there was a charm potion next to the magical elixir.
BanjinTsuki about 13 years ago
@grog
Can you watch too many Godzilla movies?
prunellabooks about 13 years ago
I find your thoughtful statement rather ironic. Maus is meant to be serious art, as it’s a separate genre (graphic novel) . And, while Calvin & Hobbs is a very superior comic, it’s still a comic meant to be funny and not taken too seriously…that’s why it’s called a comic! I suppose if you want to be taken seriously with comic art, you become another Roy Lichtenstein, right? Not quibbling…just sayin’.
Packratjohn Premium Member about 13 years ago
Hey, you missed posting in a couple of strips!
tmick2001 about 13 years ago
Imagination has been the destructor of many toys for some. And I can speak for myself!
ratlum about 13 years ago
Calvin you poor child you do not stomp on your own toys ,find other childrens toys.Not Moes.
Number Three about 13 years ago
Oh my God…
LOL, Amazing strip!
xxx
jkhandy about 13 years ago
This kid needs some serious help. What an evil little face he has in the first panel. Of course, with a stuffed tiger as his best friend, it’s obviously Calvin has mental issues and no social abilities.
juikster57 about 13 years ago
Im guessing he might have been testing out those new pair of Converse, or possibly Red ball Jets shoes he aquired from his mom and dad the week prior. My guess.
juikster57 about 13 years ago
he has his moments.
gorba about 13 years ago
Calvin has big problems!
Elaine Rosco Premium Member about 13 years ago
With an IPad you can “pinch” them bigger.
runninanreadin about 13 years ago
“History shows us again and again,how nature points out the folly of maaaann!”
Hobbes Premium Member about 13 years ago
<< Dogsniff said: "@Hobbes: How do you communicate with gocomics? And how do you get them to answer you? >>It’s easy. I just put in a request online, and I tell them that Calvin and I would like to hear back from them.
GROG Premium Member about 13 years ago
There is a link where you can contact them. It’s at the bottom of the page. They may even reply.
Hobbes Premium Member about 13 years ago
Sometimes I have selected “General Inquiry” and sometimes “Technical Support,” depending on the topic. I think I selected "Technical Support " for the recent question about the zoom function, and I got an answer within a day or two. I’ve been avoiding selecting “Site Feedback and Suggestions,” guessing that those might just go into a pile of ideas for the future and not result in a reply from GoComics.
Koolfunkygrrl about 13 years ago
Where is Hobbes?? :(
khpage about 13 years ago
Calvin’s sin nature coming to it’s early develop"mental" stages. Or perhaps he is trying to come up with a new dance step….
hobbesviously about 13 years ago
Wow I got to get some of this elixer
me23you52 over 12 years ago
Ok mom
First of all I did not Deliberately Stomp on it . . . . . . . i just got Bigger