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10 Best Calvin and Hobbes Comics With Pop Culture References
Calvin's pop culture references in classic Calvin and Hobbes comics.
In brief
Calvin's pop culture references in classic Calvin and Hobbes comics. Calvin and Hobbes comics feature pop culture references from Astro Boy to Batman, showing a child's perspective on the world. Originally reported by CBR.
Dr. Doom Knows This Endeavor Won't End Well
Calvin attempts to fix a bathroom leak but labels Hobbes as Dr. Doom after he fails.
Hobbes Tries His Hand At Matchmaking
Hobbes fakes a Valentine's card for Calvin and sings 'Matchmaker' from Fiddler on the Roof.
It's School Photo Day At Calvin and Hobbes
Calvin asks Hobbes to fix his hair for school photos, but ends up looking like Astro Boy.
Calvin and Hobbes Prove Nature Can Be Gross
Calvin and Hobbes decide to watch The Blob after finding gross bugs in their leaf pile.
Calvin Has a Plan to Get More Batman Toys
Calvin uses Batman knowledge to argue with his mom about homework, claiming it's educational.
Calvin Just Wants to Watch Cartoons
Calvin watches Saturday morning cartoons while his dad compares them to Gene Siskel's critiques.
Calvin's Mom Wants Nothing to Do With Fishing
Calvin's mom refuses to go camping with her son, joking that she's Conan the Barbarian.
Hobbes Found a Nice New Pair of Pants
Hobbes wears Mickey Mouse pants, which Calvin calls 'stupid' and 'an idiot'.
Once Again, Hobbes Is Making Everyone Else Look Bad
Hobbes looks stylish with a Don Johnson Fuzzy look, while Calvin's mom is soaked from bath time.
Batman Is Not a Research Tool
Calvin uses Batman knowledge to complete a bat homework assignment, but his teacher calls it unscientific.
Calvin and Hobbes Pop Culture - Gene Siskel Has Opinions About Cartoons
Calvin's dad compares Saturday morning cartoons to Gene Siskel's critiques of TV shows.
Calvin and Hobbes Pop Culture - Astro Boy Hairdo
Calvin asks Hobbes to fix his hair for school photos, but ends up looking like Astro Boy.
Calvin and Hobbes Pop Culture - The Blob Is Safer Than Nature
Calvin and Hobbes decide to watch The Blob after finding gross bugs in their leaf pile.
Calvin and Hobbes Pop Culture - Batman is Not a Research Tool
Calvin uses Batman knowledge to complete a bat homework assignment, but his teacher calls it unscientific.
The essence
Calvin and Hobbes comics feature pop culture references from Astro Boy to Batman, showing a child's perspective on the world.
