Calvin and Hobbes Winter Edition

Calvin and Hobbes Winter Edition is a new take on the C&H series that examines the seasonal elements of the comic strip.

Winter: Snowballs
Snowballs are a key source of amusement and essential weaponry for C&H. The following Snow Ball Poem illustrates Calvin's reverence for the medium:

Snow Ball Poem (Bill Waterston)

Oh lovely snowball, packed with care, Smack a head that’s unaware!

Then, with freezing ice to spare, Melt and soak through underwear!

Fly straight and true! Hit hard and square! This, oh snowball, is my prayer.

Snowballs represent infinite possibilities for Calvin. These moldable projectiles were an important form of winter emotional release and creative expression -- usually upon Susie -- for him.