Bill Watterson drew the beloved comic strip Calvin and Hobbes from 1985 to 1995.
During that time, Watterson fought tirelessly to elevate the art of the comic strip, and resisted lucrative merchandising deals. Then he retired the comic and withdrew from public life at the end of 1995.
He refused to allow old Calvin and Hobbes strips to be syndicated, and forbids all licensed merchandising of the characters.
That's why the only sign you see of Calvin for sale today is the common sticker you see of the 6-year-old peeing.
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