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Jun 14, 2026 1:47 PM

The Complete Calvin and Hobbes (3-Book Box Set, Hardcover)

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Amazon has The Complete Calvin and Hobbes (3-Book Box Set, Hardcover) for $134.22 - $44.74 when you 'clip' the coupon on the product page = $89.48. Shipping is free.

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  • The complete Calvin and Hobbes collection in one deluxe package.
  • Every daily and Sunday strip from 1985–1995.
  • This three-volume hardcover box set celebrates Bill Watterson's art and storytelling while providing a complete journey through the magic of Calvin and Hobbes.
  • With a compelling introduction, full-color artwork, and every daily and Sunday cartoon that appeared in newspapers, The Complete Calvin and Hobbes is a must-have for fans, collectors, and new readers who want to experience these iconic adventures from start to finish.

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  • About this deal:
    • Deal price is $2.51 lower than a previous Frontpage Deal from March 2026.
    • Our research indicates that this deal is $44.74 less (33% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $134.22 at the time of this post.
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Amazon has The Complete Calvin and Hobbes (3-Book Box Set, Hardcover) for $134.22 - $44.74 when you 'clip' the coupon on the product page = $89.48. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter gaamn114 for sharing this deal.

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Product Details:
  • The complete Calvin and Hobbes collection in one deluxe package.
  • Every daily and Sunday strip from 1985–1995.
  • This three-volume hardcover box set celebrates Bill Watterson's art and storytelling while providing a complete journey through the magic of Calvin and Hobbes.
  • With a compelling introduction, full-color artwork, and every daily and Sunday cartoon that appeared in newspapers, The Complete Calvin and Hobbes is a must-have for fans, collectors, and new readers who want to experience these iconic adventures from start to finish.

Editor's Notes

Written by qwikwit | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Deal price is $2.51 lower than a previous Frontpage Deal from March 2026.
    • Our research indicates that this deal is $44.74 less (33% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $134.22 at the time of this post.
  • About the store:
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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The Complete Calvin and Hobbes box set is a collector-style hardcover collection that stands out for its lasting appeal, humor, and cross-generational reread value. The set is described as a great gift and a strong keepsake, with the books holding up well over years of family use and the newer binding likely improved over the original glued editions. The main drawback is practicality, since each volume is heavy and unwieldy for casual reading, and the box set takes up more space than paperback alternatives. At about $89.48, it is still framed as solid value for the full collection.

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  • The hardcover volumes can hold up for years, but they are heavy and somewhat unwieldy for everyday reading. Later editions reportedly use improved binding, which helps address the early glued-page failures.

  • At about $89.48 after coupon, the box set is still competitive because the first six individual volumes are around $75 right now, and the seven paperbacks can cost more than the set even with deals. It is also close to the typical $9-$12 per Portable Compendium volume pricing.

  • The set has held up for years with kids using it regularly, and it can become a lasting family read-aloud or bonding book. It is also a strong gift choice if you want a durable keepsake rather than a disposable everyday paperback.

  • The Portable Compendium is more comfortable for reading because each volume is a paperback sleeve and easier to handle. The hardcover box set is more of a collector piece and is better suited to table reading or display.

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Jun 14, 2026 5:58 PM
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slickymarkyJun 14, 2026 5:58 PM
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$39 in 2018 and $66 in 2020. Calvin doing better than treasury bonds
Jun 14, 2026 6:55 PM
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lush8Jun 14, 2026 6:55 PM
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Quote from Pugnax555 View quoted comment :
Heh. 5 or 6 years ago. Try 15. The last Borders closed in 2011.

90 bucks for this set isn't bad at all. The 7 paperbacks will probably run you more than that even with deals.
Tbf 2011 was 5-6 years ago
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Jun 14, 2026 7:32 PM
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ilovetypeJun 14, 2026 7:32 PM
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this is amazing deal given that storage/freight/production/materials all have skyrocketed, would be nice for a Far Side deal
Jun 14, 2026 7:34 PM
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ilovetypeJun 14, 2026 7:34 PM
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Quote from catpunt View quoted comment :
I got these years ago when they first came out and yeah they aren't super sturdy and also each volume is pretty heavy and unwieldy for everyday reading. Wish I had gone paperback
this is the most helpful comment; unless you are just displaying it,
Jun 14, 2026 8:14 PM
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CheesecakegoodJun 14, 2026 8:14 PM
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Bang for your buck, honestly one of the best investments you can make as parents. C+H is funny of course, and good reading, but I think the series subtly encourages a fair amount of empathy including for the parents, and bridges the gap between generations a bit. And so imaginative sometimes for no reason other than the author wanted to!
Jun 14, 2026 8:24 PM
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90HAL00Jun 14, 2026 8:24 PM
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Purchased this at Costco back in 2007 for $49.00 times have changed. Still at $90 it's an incredible "display" piece right alongside all my go-to softcover versions.

Watterson is the GOAT. Left on top, his terms, never sold out - no merchandise - save for the few calendars back in the 80/90s he allowed his publisher to produce - still against his wishes. This guy left MILLIONS on the table because to him it wasn't about "that." He's the definition of a mic drop.
Jun 14, 2026 8:27 PM
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mckim01Jun 14, 2026 8:27 PM
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I have this set and love to have them for posterity. I much preferred collecting the individual books that came out over the years in the 90s. Lighter and easier to handle.

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Jun 14, 2026 10:45 PM
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WattyJun 14, 2026 10:45 PM
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Thank you!!! I've had this in my cart for literal years Perfect time for Father's Day.
Jun 15, 2026 1:25 AM
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jomeyqJun 15, 2026 1:25 AM
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Quote from AlphaDag13 View quoted comment :
I heard that these are more collectors items rather than for everyday reading due to the way they're bound. Can anyone confirm?
I highly recommend the Portable Compendium version that currently still being released (the 7th and final volume comes out later this year) each volume is two paperback books in a sleeve, and they're much much more manageable for actually reading comfortably. I've bought the first 6 volumes for between $9 and $12 each, and they can be found pretty regularly around that price, making a full set about the same as this one that's much more of a collector piece that really needs to be read at a table
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Jun 15, 2026 1:48 AM
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Buckeyefan 1Jun 15, 2026 1:48 AM
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Hey, Hobbes. What would you do if you actually caught the mailman? I'd eat him.

By far one of the best parts of growing up was reading these comics every day in the newspaper. Hobbes was 100% real.
Jun 15, 2026 2:46 AM
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MOO7Jun 15, 2026 2:46 AM
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Quote from 90HAL00 View quoted comment :
Purchased this at Costco back in 2007 for $49.00 times have changed. Still at $90 it's an incredible "display" piece right alongside all my go-to softcover versions.Watterson is the GOAT. Left on top, his terms, never sold out - no merchandise - save for the few calendars back in the 80/90s he allowed his publisher to produce - still against his wishes. This guy left MILLIONS on the table because to him it wasn't about "that." He's the definition of a mic drop.
Royalties on calvin pissing on things for car decals?
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Jun 15, 2026 3:57 AM
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prankies
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Jun 15, 2026 3:57 AM
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Quote from AlphaDag13 View quoted comment :
I heard that these are more collectors items rather than for everyday reading due to the way they're bound. Can anyone confirm?
The original run just had glued together pages that would inevitably fail. A lot of people were very grumpy, so later editions included an improved binding--I think they stitch it now?

Anyways, it's very likely that these are the ones with the updated binding. They fixed them like 10 years ago. I suppose there's always a chance you get someone's old return, or they found an old dusty box of early prints on a shelf somewhere.
Last edited by prankies June 14, 2026 at 10:00 PM.
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Jun 15, 2026 1:36 PM
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verticaldan
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Jun 15, 2026 1:36 PM
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Calvin and Hobbes was, and still is, one of the best comic strips ever.
Jun 16, 2026 1:08 PM
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3v1lkr0wJun 16, 2026 1:08 PM
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This is a great set for collectors!

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Jun 16, 2026 11:01 PM
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EhSteveJun 16, 2026 11:01 PM
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Wow, what a collection!

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