Weirdos from Another Planet!: A Calvin and Hobbes Collection Volume 5

From interplanetary escapes to snowman invasions, Weirdos from Another Planet! is packed with laugh-out-loud comics and signature Calvin and Hobbes chaos--perfect for fans of wild imagination and childhood fun.

Calvin and Hobbes take imagination to bold new heights in Weirdos from Another Planet!, with comics spanning February to December 1988. Calvin launches the G.R.O.S.S. Club to torment Susie, pilots imaginary spaceships on cosmic adventures, and channels alter-egos like Tracer Bullet to battle the everyday boredom of childhood. Mischief, wit, and invention fuel every page.

Black-and-white dailies and full-color Sunday strips showcase Watterson's expressive art, sharp wordplay, and growing philosophical depth. Outdoor escapades mix with reflections on big ideas, while playful satire pokes fun at school, chores, and family life. Highlighting Calvin's limitless creativity and his enduring bond with Hobbes, this collection captures both the humor and heart that make the strip timeless.

Highlights:

• Launch of the G.R.O.S.S. Club inspired by the barely tolerable neighbor Susie
• Spaceman Spiff's intergalactic adventures
• The noir-inspired escapades of Calvin alter-ego Tracer Bullet
• Wild desert island and mutant snowman scenarios
• Stargazing with Hobbes
• Satirical takes on school, chores, and consumerism
• First long-form story arcs linking multiple strips
• Black-and-white dailies

Author: Bill Watterson
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
Published: 01/01/1990
Pages: 128
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 8.90h x 8.40w x 0.50d
ISBN13: 9780836218626
ISBN10: 0836218620
BISAC Categories:
- Humor | Form | Comic Strips & Cartoons
- Comics & Graphic Novels | Action & Adventure
- Comics & Graphic Novels | Anthologies

About the Author
Bill Watterson is the creator of Calvin and Hobbes, one of the most popular and well-regarded cartoon strips of the twentieth century. Calvin and Hobbes appeared in newspapers from November 1985 until Watterson's retirement in 1995.