It has been nearly three decades since Calvin and Hobbes ended, but one question still hangs over the strip: Why did it have to end? The strip, which was created by Bill Watterson, has enjoyed a surprisingly lasting legacy. Readers continue to pour over the books today and, despite a complete lack of merchandising efforts, Calvin and his tiger friend remain well-known elements of pop culture. There has never been an adaptation at all, but it didn’t matter. Somehow, this story has enjoyed a continued and positive public recollection that few strips ever do.While it may be a rarity, there is a good reason for the strip’s uniqueness. After all, Watterson chose to end the strip before it went too long. Instead of continually developing new strips without care, Watterson recognized that it was time to let his comic go. In doing so, he secured its legacy and ensured that it would never fail to thrill readers — even decades in the future.Unlike many of his other wildly successful contemporaries, Watterson never wanted the strip to run longer than he planned. He recognized that the strip had already been continuously published for years, and he saw a natural place to put an end to it. When he reached a point wherein he felt satisfied about moving on to other projects, he did so willingly and freely. It allowed him to remain devoted to the strip throughout his time working on it, and that was an excellent method to avoid burning out on the idea. It also gave him the chance to retire, rather than remain working throughout his years.
It has been nearly three decades since Calvin and Hobbes ended, but one question still hangs over the strip: Why did it have to end? The strip, which was created by Bill Watterson, has enjoyed a surprisingly lasting legacy. Readers continue to pour over the books today and, despite a complete lack of merchandising efforts, Calvin and his tiger friend remain well-known elements of pop culture. There has never been an adaptation at all, but it didn’t matter. Somehow, this story has enjoyed a continued and positive public recollection that few strips ever do.
While it may be a rarity, there is a good reason for the strip’s uniqueness. After all, Watterson chose to end the strip before it went too long. Instead of continually developing new strips without care, Watterson recognized that it was time to let his comic go. In doing so, he secured its legacy and ensured that it would never fail to thrill readers — even decades in the future.
Unlike many of his other wildly successful contemporaries, Watterson never wanted the strip to run longer than he planned. He recognized that the strip had already been continuously published for years, and he saw a natural place to put an end to it. When he reached a point wherein he felt satisfied about moving on to other projects, he did so willingly and freely. It allowed him to remain devoted to the strip throughout his time working on it, and that was an excellent method to avoid burning out on the idea. It also gave him the chance to retire, rather than remain working throughout his years.
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