His first piece of dialogue was the first line of the strip and his last line of dialogue was also the strip's final line.Ĭalvin and/or his alter egos appeared in almost every strip of the series ever printed and published, however, there are several strips he does not appear in, those being where his parents or other side characters reflect on Calvin or recent events (such as Calvin's home being broken into, or Calvin's snowmen).Ĭalvin originated alongside Hobbes as a minor character in one of Bill Watterson's early submissions.
The comic centers around Calvin's life, his troubles, and his adventures, with Hobbes alongside him as his companion.Ĭalvin is characterized by his imagination, philosophy, extensive vocabulary, social awkwardness, and mischievous behavior. Calvin is very cynical and usually gets annoyed with Hobbes. He is highly intelligent, though without any self-discipline or concentration, a six-year-old boy with a vivid imagination and a habit of getting into trouble and adventure. I pragmatically turn my whims into principles!Ĭalvin, named after theologian John Calvin, is the main protagonist of Calvin and Hobbes. Calvin's last sentence, from It's a Magical World
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