Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson for April 18, 2024

Silly girl! Best way to neutralize a “super hero” is to rip off his mask and reveal his identity.

Rosalyn has some tricks of her own. Once again, Stupendous man is toast!

Rosalyn really is a hateful b Anybody else (except Mom and Dad) would have played along with Calvin, and it all would have ended in laughter and good will.

Of course nowadays “evil Amazon” could refer to something other than women in Greek mythology.

This story arc is just so splendidly over the top.

That would be funny if Rosalyn changed into a leotard and cape to play along with Stupendous Man.

Not fair, it’s supposed to be 3!!!!

How’s that for resolve, Calvin?

Why does the counting technique always work?

Duct Tape?

“Great Moons of Neptune”, I must remember that one

Rosalyn is Stupendous Man’s Kryptonite…..

My wife used to babysit her younger siblings when her parents would need time alone to do things like anniversary dinners and such. She used the carrot on the stick approach. Her brother Chris was such a friggin clone of Calvin, but she knew how to handle him. Not surprisingly, she eventually got a Bachelors in child psychology and a Masters in guidance counseling. Calvin would be putty in her hands! I like to think that my teenage daughter is so well adjusted because of me. Well, I did help a bit, but it’s mostly because of my wife.

Come on Cal, one day you’re crimson, the next your vermillion. MAKE UP YOUR MIND !

While stupendous man escapes, I can imagine the Metal Gear Solid encounter theme playing in the background.

Vermillion with two l’s … ❤️ it!

Vermillion…ooooo….

Nice going Stupidndous Man! No way your parents will ever let you out of the house ever again… Except to go to school or camp, both with you despise with such venom!

Is there a “Vermillion” in the 64 Crayola box?

stupidous man allways has moral victories

A little too much info on what’s coming. Kinda takes away the anticipation.

Can’t Stupendous Man decide between a red or an orange flash, so it’s vermillion? Great moons of Neptune, there’re even more since this episode published!

This won’t end well, especially after Calvin’s parents return home. I wonder how large the advance will be for the next baby sitting job will be?

Stupendous Man, a legend in his own mind!

Either Rosalyn needs the money real bad or she is a masochist to keep baby-sitting for this kid.

Stupendous Man meets his match.

It’s a bird, it’s a plane, no, it’s Stupendous man!

LOL… Super Baby Sitter !! Hobbes wisely went earlier to get the bed ready.

I always love when Rosalyn makes an appearance cause she knows how to handle Calvin and Hobbes just loves her! Obviously Calvin secretly likes her. ;-)

Just go to bed, Calvin, and don’t cause any more trouble.

Rosalyn definitely isn’t paid nearly enough to babysit Calvin aka Stupendous Man

“Discretion is the better part of valor.”

LOL!

Stomp on the cape!

Once again I’m amazed at the vocabulary of a 6-year-old!

Rosalyn should never have trurned her back on him.

One of my grade school friends liked to call himself the Vermillion Vampire.