Analysis of Calvin and Hobbes as a Graphic Novel Calvin and Hobbes is a graphic novel series by Bill Watterson that was popular in the mid 1980s and early 90s. It chronicles the adventures of a young boy named Calvin and his pet Tiger named Hobbes as they grow up in an average American household. Despite the simplicity and juvenile nature of the comic strip, it is filled with life lessons that that can be applicable to the situations of the majority of the public. Because of its distinct style, fictional yet insightful storyline, and commercialistic nature, Calvin and Hobbes is a prime example of the typical classic graphic novel. The inclusion of detailed illustrations that are just as essential to the overall plot as the text is the definitive
