Scientific Progress Goes 'Boink': A Calvin and Hobbes Collection - Softcover

Book 7 of 14: Calvin and Hobbes

Bill Watterson

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9780836218787: Scientific Progress Goes 'Boink': A Calvin and Hobbes Collection
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0836218787 ISBN 13: 9780836218787
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing, 1991

Synopsis

Calvin’s inventions backfire hilariously in Scientific Progress Goes “Boink”—a popular collection full of duplicator mishaps, space-time adventures, and classic Calvin and Hobbes chaos.

Calvin’s duplicator and wild experiments take center stage in Scientific Progress Goes “Boink”, spanning September 1989 to July 1990. Multiple Calvins, time-travel escapades, and cardboard-box inventions fuel nonstop hilarity. Stupendous Man, Spaceman Spiff, and Tracer Bullet make standout appearances, while snowball wars, mutant armies, and spirited debates about science, ethics, and creativity push Calvin’s imagination to its limits.

Expressive black-and-white dailies and vibrant Sunday strips showcase Watterson’s humor, artistry, and philosophical insight. Unique to this volume is The Yukon Song, original material created especially for the collection, adding playful charm and clever commentary. Together, these stories highlight Watterson’s unmatched ability to mix slapstick, satire, and thoughtful reflection into unforgettable adventures.

Highlights:

  • Duplicator storyline with multiple Calvins
  • Winter mayhem and cardboard box mishaps
  • Stupendous Man, Spaceman Spiff, and Tracer Bullet adventures
  • Philosophical musings on science, invention, and morality
  • Awkward encounters and rivalry with Susie Derkins
  • Expanding Calvinball games
  • Original content: The Yukon Song
  • Clever social commentary

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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.

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Publisher
Andrews McMeel Publishing
Publication date
1991
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0836218787
ISBN 13 
9780836218787
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
128
Rating
  • 4.67 out of 5 stars
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