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One of the greatest comic strips ever created is available at an outstanding price during Amazon’s Black Friday promotion. While supplies endure–and this offer typically sells out during significant sales–The Complete Calvin and Hobbes hardcover box set is priced at only $86.15 (down from $225). Amazon previously featured this deal in its early Black Friday promotion earlier this month, so if you missed it, this is your chance to enrich your bookshelf with this remarkable box set. To secure the entire discount, ensure you click the coupon box on the store page to save an additional $43.07 at checkout. This exquisite slipcased collection includes three hardcover volumes with 1,440 pages of Bill Watterson’s legendary comic strip. The Complete Calvin and Hobbes typically drops to this level only during significant events like Black Friday and Prime Day.
Amazon’s promotion is exceptional enough that the high-end hardcover edition is currently less expensive than the paperback version. However, the $91 paperback box set qualifies for Amazon’s Buy Two, Get One Free Book Promotion this week.
The Complete Calvin and Hobbes Box Set (Hardcover)
$86.15 (was $225) with coupon
Crafted and illustrated by Bill Watterson, the syndicated comic strip gained a massive following and notable acclaim during its 10-year publication (1985-1995) in newspapers throughout the US and beyond. If you reminisced about sneaking the comics section from your parents to indulge in the humorous and thought-provoking escapades of Calvin and his plush Tiger, take a look at Amazon’s offer before it vanishes.
The Complete Calvin and Hobbes encompasses every comic strip from Calvin and Hobbes’ collection across three luxurious hardcover volumes. Overall, you’re receiving 1,440 pages of comics, some in color and others in monochrome. The included slipcase showcases one of the illustrations most associated with Calvin and Hobbes.
I’ve possessed this box set for several years and can vouch for its excellence. The comic strips are printed on thick art paper, and the bindings remain sturdy. A fair warning, though: The premium materials render these volumes somewhat weighty. With all three volumes inside the slipcase, you’ve accumulated 22 pounds worth of comics, making each book weigh approximately 7.3 pounds.
The Entire Calvin and Hobbes Box Set (Paperback)
$91.26 (previously $160) | Buy 2, Get 1 Free
The paperback version comprises 1,456 pages, yet the total series is divided into four volumes rather than three. If you’re purchasing the set for a younger audience, this option might be preferable. Although the entire box set weighs a substantial 17.75 pounds, each individual book is approximately 4.3 pounds. Additionally, with more than 100 fewer pages per volume, these are more manageable for children and adults with smaller hands.
The slipcase showcases a distinct yet equally popular image of Calvin and Hobbes celebrating joyfully. As stated before, this box set qualifies for Amazon’s Buy 2, Get 1 Free Book Sale. Being a pricey book, you may wish to combine it with two similarly high-priced titles. Another remarkable comic strip box set participating in this promotion is The Complete Far Side by Gary Larson priced at $85.22 (formerly $135). More titles and box sets will be incorporated into the promotion in the following days.
The Portable Compendium Series of Calvin and Hobbes
Save more than 50% on paperback box sets.
Whether you choose hardcover or paperback, you likely won’t fancy taking these books along on trips. They are beautiful volumes, just not the type you travel with due to their weight and size. This is where the Portable Compendium Series becomes beneficial.
The publisher of Calvin and Hobbes, Andrews McMeel, commenced the reissue of the complete series in a much more compact version in 2023. These editions measure 6.1 x 9.1 inches, which is roughly the dimensions of a standard trade paperback novel. Each Compendium Set includes two paperbacks in a slipcase.
The initial three sets are available at more than 50% off during Amazon’s Black Friday sale.
Portable Compendiums
- Compendium Set 1 — $9.29 (
$22) - Compendium Set 2 — $9.32 (
$22) - Compendium Set 3 — $10.85 (
$22) - Compendium Set 4 — $16.80 (
$22) - Compendium Set 5 — $22 (
$25) - Compendium Set 6 — $25 | March 3, 2026
Five Compendium Sets have been released thus far, and Set 6 is scheduled for release on March 3, 2026. The complete series will be compiled into seven of these slipcased collections, but Set 7 isn’t ready for preorder yet—although it is anticipated to arrive next autumn.
Calvin and Hobbes Treasury Collection
Numerous admirers of Calvin and Hobbes will identify the covers on these editions. The Treasury Collection is fundamentally a compilation of notable selections from the initial half of Calvin and Hobbes’ syndicated tenure. The Authoritative Calvin and Hobbes is priced at just $7.40 in paperback and $13 in hardcover. Substantial savings can also be found on the hardcover version of The Essential Calvin and Hobbes.
- The Essential Calvin and Hobbes (Volume 1) — $17.46 (
$20)- Hardcover Version — $19.49 (
$35)
- Hardcover Version — $19.49 (
- The Authoritative Calvin and Hobbes (Volume 2) — $7.40 (
$20)- Hardcover Version — $13 (
$35)
- Hardcover Version — $13 (
- The Indispensable Calvin and Hobbes (Volume 3) — $12.19 (
$20)
Calvin and Hobbes Original Paperback Series (14 Volumes)
Calvin and Hobbes was initially assembled in thinner paperbacks of various sizes. All 14 volumes remain available, and many can be found at low prices, including Volume 1 for $6.67.
- Calvin and Hobbes (Volume 1) — $6.67 (
$17) - Something Under the Bed is Drooling (Volume 2) — $9.43 (
$17) - Yukon Ho! (Volume 3) — $9.37 (
$17) - Lazy Sunday Book (Volume 4) — $9.49 (
$17) - Weirdos from Another Planet (Volume 5) — $12.18 (
$17) - The Revenge of the Baby-Sat (Volume 6) — $8 (
$17) - Scientific Progress Goes ‘Boink’ (Volume 7) — $9.39 (
$17) - Attack of the Deranged Mutant Killer Monster Snow Goons (Volume 8) — $9.11 (
$17) - The Days are Just Packed (Volume 9) — $11.30 (
$20) - Homicidal Psycho Jungle Cat (Volume 10) — $9.60 (
$20) - There’s Treasure Everywhere (Volume 11) — $11.39 (
$20) - It’s a Magical World (Volume 12) — $11 (
$20) - Calvin and Hobbes Tenth Anniversary Book (Volume 13) — $11.39 (
$20) - Calvin and Hobbes: Sunday Pages 1985-1995 (Volume 14) — $10 (
$17)
Although generally found in the children’s section of bookstores and libraries, Calvin and Hobbes is a witty and genuinely stimulating comic strip for audiences of all ages. The satire and contemplations on philosophy and the human experience resonate more with adults. Upon revisiting the complete comic strip as an adult, I found even greater enjoyment than I did in my childhood.
Adults who appreciate Calvin and Hobbes should think about acquiring Bill Watterson’s newest piece, The Mysteries, with the hardcover priced at merely $8 on Amazon. Released in late 2023, The Mysteries stands in stark contrast to Calvin and Hobbes, but it presents an intriguing illustrated fable for mature readers.
