Q: Many young cartoonists are using the Internet to display their work instead of, or in concert with, print media because there are few barriers to entry and the medium provides the freedom to experiment with form, content, and color. Given your concerns over the state of newspaper comics, what do you think of this development?A: To be honest, I don't keep up with this. The Internet may well provide a new outlet for cartoonists, but I imagine it's very hard to stand out from the sea of garbage, attract a large audience, or make money. Newspapers are still the major leagues for comic strips . . . but I wouldn't care to bet how long they'll stay that way.
Hmm... I have heared stranger urban legends involving Calvin & Hobbes, includng people taking the philosophical elements way too seriously..
Q: Is there anything about the strip you would change if you could go back? (NOT that it needs change! I think it is perfect the way it is.)A: Well, let's just say that when I read the strip now, I see the work of a much younger man.
Man, Friday night and I'm drawing tacos to post on the internet. I need another drink.