Unmissable Deal: Over 60% Discount on Calvin and Hobbes Total Field Position During Amazon’s Sad Friday Sale!
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Calvin and Hobbes stands as one of the most beloved comic strips of all time. If you grew up swiping the comics section of the newspaper from your parents to enjoy the humorous and thought-provoking adventures of Calvin and his stuffed tiger, be sure to check out Amazon’s Black Friday deals for The Complete Calvin and Hobbes. The hardcover, three-volume boxed set is discounted to just $83.33, representing a 63% savings off its original $225 price. Amazon had this offer a few weeks ago during an early Black Friday deal, but the series sold out quickly. If you missed out, now may be your chance to snag this beautiful collection at its lowest price of the year.
Amazon is also offering a significant discount on the paperback edition of The Complete Calvin and Hobbes, bringing the price down to $65.33. This is the lowest price we’ve seen all year for the four-volume paperback collection.
We don’t expect either of these deals to last long. The hardcover collection has sold out within hours at higher price points, including $100 during Amazon’s October Prime Day.
The premium hardcover boxed collection features three volumes that encompass every comic strip from the Calvin and Hobbes saga. In total, you’ll receive 1,440 pages of comic strip content, including some in color and others in black-and-white. The slipcase showcases one of the most iconic illustrations related to Calvin and Hobbes.
I’ve owned this boxed collection for years and can vouch for its quality. The comic strips are printed on sturdy art paper, and the bindings have held up remarkably well. Just a word of caution: The top…
Pricing for the materials used to manufacture these books makes them somewhat weighty. When all three volumes are housed within the slipcase, you might find yourself with approximately 22 pounds of comic strips, resulting in each book weighing about 7.3 pounds.
The paperback edition of The Complete Calvin and Hobbes is currently priced at $65.33. Amazon lists it at $67.61, but you can still save a couple of dollars by opting for the coupon on the retailer’s site.
This paperback edition consists of 1,456 pages, but it is spread across four volumes instead of three. If you are considering this series for a young reader, this might be the preferable choice. Although the full box set weighs a substantial 17.75 pounds, each book is around 4.3 pounds. With over 100 fewer pages per volume, these are much easier for children and adults with smaller hands to hold.
The slipcase features a unique yet familiar illustration of Calvin and Hobbes joyfully dancing.
Budget-Friendly Calvin and Hobbes Black Friday Offers
Amazon is also running limited-time discounts on more budget-friendly paperbacks featuring Calvin and Hobbes comic strips. You might be able to grab The Essential Calvin and Hobbes for around $10—50% off its typical price—and The Authoritative Calvin and Hobbes for just $7 (down from $20). Below is a list of the best Calvin and Hobbes Black Friday bargains aside from the complete collections.
Calvin and Hobbes, according to Amazon, is recommended for readers aged 12 and up. This aligns with the titles of the books listed above. I enjoyed Calvin and Hobbes when I was significantly younger, and many adult fans likely did as well. The issue is not so much the content being unsuitable for younger readers, but rather that part of what makes Calvin and Hobbes truly great is its cleverness. The wit and social commentary can easily go over the heads of younger audiences. I gained a greater appreciation for Calvin and Hobbes when I revisited it as an adult.
If you’d prefer smaller paperback compilations, consider exploring the ongoing Calvin and Hobbes Portable Compendium series. Andrews McMeel Publishing began reissuing the series in this more handy format last year. Each compendium features two volumes.
The Calvin and Hobbes Portable Compendium Series
Adults who appreciate Calvin and Hobbes may want to consider acquiring Bill Watterson’s latest creation, The Mysteries, as the hardcover is priced at $8 during Amazon’s Black Friday promotion. While The Mysteries may not be markedly different from Calvin and Hobbes, it presents an engaging illustrated tale for adult audiences.
For additional offers, check out GameSpot’s Black Friday central page, which features discounts on books, video games, films, Lego, and much more.
