Calvin and Hobbes were characters of a hilariously clever comic book many read in their youth and continue to read today. The artwork displayed in Calvin and Hobbes books were addictingly classic and were combined with a wacky sense of humor. Calvin and Hobbes were made famous in everyone’s newspaper. The Sunday funnies gave us a glimpse into the lives of these two uncommon friends. Calvin is a six-year-old kid who has a peculiar relationship with her stuffed tiger, Hobbes. The reason that this pair had dominated the newspaper comics is because of the smart yet risky way Calvin and Hobbes used to make people everywhere laugh.

Due of the bold outlines, Calvin and Hobbes Tattoos are easy to create. The images will be sure to pop on the skin. Outlines have always allowed tattoos to pop. They also create strong contrast in a tattoo. Calvin and Hobbes are best done in bold or faded colors but can also be done in plain black ink. Generally, these tattoos are done with brilliant simplicity. The statement “less is more” may apply here at an overly busy scene might not play to true Calvin and Hobbes form. Calvin and Hobbes walking over a river on a fallen tree is a prime example of this. Calvin and Hobbes sitting on a rock while Calvin plays around, and Hobbes reads a newspaper is another example of the simplicity in the comic strip.

As mentioned before, Calvin and Hobbes tattoos can be inked on your skin in color or in plain black and gray. If you choose color, you can get bold and vibrant colors or stick with the traditional Calvin and Hobbes strips and go with dull colors or black and gray. Either choice is solid and the style that you choose will say a lot about the person you are as well as what message you are trying to portray through your tattoo.

Calvin and Hobbes can be tattooed as characters alone or in a full scene. Most people will choose to get a square or scene of the comic strip as a tattoo. A scene will allow the viewer to fully understand the tattoo but is not the only option. Having them show off one of their many countless expressions is another option if you do not want to incorporate an entire scene into your tattoo. Calvin and Hobbes can be seen in all sorts of modes of transportation too such as wagons, boats and even spaceships in some of the newer editions. All these options are great choices for your next Calvin and Hobbes tattoo. Make sure to do lots of research looking at some older and newer images. You may find a quote you like as well. If you do, don’t be afraid to include that into your tattoo as well. Decide whether you like a detailed picture of the two of them of if you want a cartoon feel to the tattoo.