The first set of books collecting Bill Watterson 's timeless Calvin and Hobbes comics in a compact, portable format designed to introduce the timeless adventures of a boy and his stuffed tiger to a new generation of readers. Featuring nearly 500 comics from the strip's debut in November 1985 through March 1987, this is the first set in a series of seven. Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing Author(s): Bill Watterson Number of pages: 288 Collection: Calvin and Hobbes Portable Compendium Publication date: 2023 Dimensions: 234 x 162 x 27 Cover type: Paperback / softback