Top 10 Calvin and Hobbes Comics About School, Ranked

As he told the story of the life of a six-year-old boy, Calvin and Hobbes featured Calvin's adventures at school regularly. His hatred of Miss Wormwood, contempt for his classmates, and his increasingly intense antics were featured frequently throughout the series. It also gave him ample excuses to tease Susie.

While most of Calvin's stories feature him walking through the forest with Hobbes at his side, those school strips remain fascinating. Every insult, intrigue, and inappropriate retort only made them more interesting. The most memorable school strips are the funniest ones in Calvin and Hobbes' Duration 10 years.

10 Calvin and Susie finish a project together

The Arc began on January 25, 1988

Unfortunately, Calvin and Susie rarely get along. Susie is a snob and a snob, while Calvin would rather squash actual worms with his books. So when Miss Wormwood assigned the pair to complete an assignment together, it was a given that conflict would arise.

In a story arc that lasted ten strips, Susie tried desperately to convince Calvin to do his part for their joint project. Calvin, easily distracted, couldn't even consider the idea. It turned out nothing could force Calvin to worryeven when his dearest human friend begged him him. The contrast between the two has never been so stark.

Published on March 15, 1991

Calvin's show-and-tell sessions have always been a force for chaos. He loves to invent concepts to introduce, including fake dinosaurs, alien invaders, and even his own boogers. The March 15, 1991 strip saw him attempt his most inventive show-and-tell element yet as introduced the invisible moronizer.

As Ronald demonstrates, it is quite effective, even at long range.

Calvin only used his idiotizer to insult his classmate, Ronald. It's a clever trick that shows that Calvin really does think ahead for many of his presentations. Either he has more improvisational wit than any six-year-old alive, which is a likely prospect, or Calvin spends hours thinking of every outline for his presentations. Both options make him hilarious.

8 Calvin needs spiritual guidance in class

Published on September 11, 1992

Calvin has an inventive mind and a complex vocabulary for a boy who has always despised school. While Miss Wormwood hopes to promote a typical school environment, the September 11, 1992 strip saw Calvin push a blurrier line for the separation of church and state in the middle of the classroom.

Calvin's request is so absurd and alien to a six-year-old that it creates one of the funniest Calvin and Hobbes stripes. The idea that he would ask to set fire to an effigy in the middle of the classroom is simply ridiculous.especially since he asks so politely. It's rare for Calvin to raise his hand, which is what poor Miss Wormwood gets.

7 Calvin struggles to find bugs for school

Published on March 27, 1989

Projects have always been a point of contention for Calvinwho rarely does homework under the best circumstances. Whenever he has to complete one, he usually resorts to his impulse to procrastinate. This means a rushed project and a lousy presentation in the end.

When Calvin is asked to complete a complete insect collection, he only remembers doing it on the school bus. What makes it so funny is that he offers to pay Susie for his collection. Susie rarely cooperates with Calvin, and asking her to throw away a month's worth of work is an absurd prospect. It shows Calvin's irresponsibility and Susie's need for a more reliable friend.

6 Calvin undergoes surgery by a robot teacher

Published on November 28, 1993

Most of Calvin's school adventures involve him learning under the direction of Miss Wormwood. The November 28, 1993 strip offers an alternative, however. Instead of attending a traditional school, Calvin visits a robot that adds more gray matter to his brain. The robotic operation completely eliminates the need for any additional education.

Calvin could have enjoyed “12 years of fun” if the system was real. Instead, his vivid imagination goes unrewarded. Even without the reward, the strip opens up new avenues for school adventures. It’s easy to imagine Calvin sitting in class, drawing on his forehead with a marker while talking to Susie about his brain surgery. No doubt, it would have shocked her.

5 Calvin's duplicate believes that school is useful

Published on March 22, 1991

While the original Calvin is a delinquent, he pleases Miss Wormwood in the March 22, 1991 strip. Unfortunately, this only happens when Calvin uses his duplicator to create a more ethical version of himself. Calvino's good version proves a delight for his teacher.

You've gotten so many of them, let's let someone else have a go, okay, dear?

It is so rare to see Miss Wormwood looking genuinely happy, and it is truly gratifying. She is one of the few characters in Calvin and Hobbes of not having any real positive moments with the real Calvin, so the duplicate is a much-needed break for her. It may not be what she hoped Calvin's growth would be, but the break was definitely appreciated.

4 Calvin ruins school photo day

Published on February 26, 1987

School picture day is an important day for any elementary school child. Unfortunately, it's also a day that Calvin was determined to ruin. While it's certainly not one of the deepest Calvin and Hobbes comics, the strip of February 26, 1987 saw him enthusiastically creating a horrible image to send to his grandmother.

While younger readers may not be too familiar with the Crisco product Calvin smeared in his hair, they don't need to know that Calvin smeared cooking oil in his hair to get that style. It's hilarious in and of itself, especially considering that Calvin's haircut is as absurd as his plans for the movie. His smile alone tells the story, and it makes for one of his best misadventures.

3 Miss Wormwood suffers Calvin's insults

Published on November 27, 1992

Miss Wormwood never gets much of a chance to screw with Calvin. While she wants nothing more than to teach her students as best she can, her most unruly student tends to offer constant insults and scorn. She can send him to the principal's office, but Calvin rarely cares, and not even Calvin's parents can stop him.

In the November 27, 1992 strip, Calvin taunts her with a seemingly spontaneous remark. It's one of his rudest moments. The immediate cut to Calvin playing on a swing demonstrates the complete lack of consequence, and it's so jarring that it proves his point. While he can sit for hours studying, nothing can make Calvin care.

2 Calvin Frames His Parents for Real Crimes

Published on February 21, 1991

While Calvin undoubtedly frustrates his parents, they are still adults who consistently provide him with love and care. Unfortunately, Calvin has always made it his mission to torment his family and friends. After being asked to talk to his classmates about his life at home, Calvin describes his parents as extremely abusive, subjecting him to inhumane treatment.

Calvin, of course, is lying. Poor Miss Wormwood, unfortunately, still has to schedule a parent-teacher conference to talk to her parents about the essay. Her completely nonchalant response is hilarious, but It's hard not to feel sorry for her parents and Miss Wormwood for having to face an extremely awkward conversation about their family life.

1 Calvin test answers are longer than expected

Published on January 27, 1994

Test questions can often be challenging for students, but few are as aggressive in their responses as Calvin. Instead of responding with a simple answer, the January 27, 1994 strip features him writing an essay about his disdain for the education system.

Calvino's answer is actually correctwhich is surprising. Considering that in so many strips he stumbles when adding simple numbers, a basic memorization question should be beyond him. So the fact that he actually tried to remember it, just to torment Miss Wormwood is certainly amusing. It's even better to imagine Calvin fitting his essay into a line meant to contain only four numbers.