The Calvin and Hobbes Portable Compendium Set 6

by Bill Watterson

The sixth set of books collecting Bill Watterson's timeless Calvin and Hobbes comics in a new portable format designed to introduce the timeless adventures of a boy and his stuffed tiger to a new generation of readers. Featuring nearly 500 comics presented chronologically from July 1993 to July 1995, this is the sixth set in a series of seven.

This compact, portable collection of Calvin and Hobbes comics features an archival slipcase and cover art selected by the author. The Calvin and Hobbes Portable Compendium pays tribute to the strip's origin in newspapers while delighting both new and existing fans of Calvin and Hobbes.

Calvin and Hobbes is one of the most popular comic strips of all time. The imaginative world of a boy and his real-only-to-him tiger first appeared in 1985 and could be read in more than 2,400 newspapers when Bill Watterson retired on January 1, 1996.
A compact set perfect for introducing the timeless adventures of Calvin and Hobbes to a new generation of readersPortable new format fits easily into backpacks as well as on the collector's shelfComposed of two 144-page paperback books, including nearly 500 comics from July 1993 to July 1995
Take Calvin and Hobbes along wherever you go, or share them with a reader who appreciates exhilarating adventures and profound wisdom in a classic comic strip!

Genres: Comics

256 pages, Paperback

Published March 3, 2026

About the author

Bill Watterson (born William Boyd Watterson II) is an American cartoonist, and the author of the comic strip "Calvin and Hobbes". His career as a syndicated cartoonist ran from 1985 to 1995; he stopped drawing "Calvin and Hobbes" at the end of 1995 with a short statement to newspaper editors and his fans that he felt he had achieved all he could in the comic strip medium. During the early years of his career he produced several drawings and additional contributions for "Target: The Political Cartoon Quarterly". Watterson is known for his views on licensing and comic syndication, as well as for his reclusive nature.

Reviews

[Boyce McClain · Rating 5 out of 5]

It’s time to break out and dance with Calvin and Hobbes as they bring on more mayhem, craziness and odd-ball behavior in their latest comic strip collection comprised of strips from March 1993 to February 1995.
The Calvin And Hobbes Portable Compendium Volume 6, from creator Bill Watterson and published by Andrew McMeel Publishing, brings on the madness in the latest compilation of strips in part six of a seven-part collection.

What can be said about Calvin and Hobbes that hasn’t been said?

Artist/writer Bill Watterson hatched up a new comic strip about a little boy named Calvin and his pet stuffed tiger Hobbes. In Calvin's imagination Hobbes is alive and they are best buds.

Calvin has knack for getting in trouble mostly due to his imagination and endless energy. He is curious, inventive, precocious and he drives his parents, his teacher, adults and his friends crazy with his wild schemes, outrageous antics and off-the-wall weirdness. In other words, he’s a typical little boy.

Whether it’s being an intrepid spaceman, battling snow monsters, traveling in time or other imaginative quests Calvin has a unique take on life and Bill Watterson captures perfectly the innocence and inventiveness of a small boy.

In the latest comic strip reprint compilation Calvin is up to his old tricks along with Hobbes and his parents can only watch and shutter as to what he is up this time.

Watterson completed the strip in 10 years and refused to commercialize Calvin and Hobbes. His artistic integrity forbade him to succumb to the temptation of big bucks and the selling out of his soul to satisfy greed. Ya gotta respect that.

1 John 4:19 - We love him, because he first loved us.

[Deepa T · Rating 5 out of 5]

Calvin and Hobbes is such a fun read. Thought- provoking too at times. Cannot wait for the last book in the series.