With the holidays coming up, you might be wondering what to get some of your friends or family members as a gift. If they're of a certain age (ahem, my age), there's a good chance they grew up being a fan of Calvin and Hobbes. It's one of the best comic strips ever. That's simply a fact. And right now the hardcover box set of the complete run of Calvin and Hobbes is on sale at Amazon for $78.66.
The list price is $195, and Amazon has it on sale for $117 — but if you clip the coupon on the page, it plummets down to $78.66 at checkout. Not a bad deal for three gorgeous hardcover books filled with delightful art and writing.
The Complete Calvin and Hobbes Box Set Deal
- Get it at Amazon – $78.66 with on-page coupon
The only catch is that the box set is backordered. It'll ship as soon as Amazon gets more in stock, and placing an order now locks in the sale price (which who knows how long it will last). You won't be charged until it ships.
This deal actually makes the hardcover set cheaper than the paperback version, which is a rare thing indeed.
Created by Bill Watterson, Calvin and Hobbes ran from 1985 to 1995. It's about a boy named Calvin (who's something of a troublemaker) and his stuffed-animal tiger that comes to life in Calvin's imagination. All told, Calvin and Hobbes appeared in over 2,400 newspapers during its 10-year run.
This high-quality collection is comprised of three hardcover books, in full color where appropriate, that fit nicely in a sturdy slipcover case. The entire run of the syndicated series is here, presented over 1440 pages. It's a gorgeous collection of what I consider the best comic strip of all time. You won't likely find another deal this good on this collection anytime soon.
Chris Reed is IGN's shopping and commerce editor. You can follow him on Twitter @_chrislreed.