Bill Watterson: Creator of Calvin and Hobbes – Life, Career, and Net Worth

Bill Watterson, born July 5, 1958, in Washington, D.C., is the American artist behind the beloved comic strip Calvin and Hobbes, which ran from 1985 to 1995. He discovered his passion for cartooning in childhood, inspired by classics like Krazy Kat and Peanuts. Watterson earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Kenyon College in 1980 before briefly working for the Cincinnati Post. He then chose freelance artistry, contributing album art, magazine covers, and calendars, while fiercely protecting his characters’ integrity by refusing to merchandise Calvin and Hobbes. Widely respected for his dedication to comic art, Watterson’s net worth is estimated at $110 million. He has been married to Melissa Richmond since 1983 and they have a daughter, Violet.

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