My biggest fear going into Dear Mr. Watterson had to do with the reclusive nature of its subject, Calvin and Hobbes creator Bill Watterson. Here s a cartoonist whose work was beloved by millions, yet he chose to avoid the spotlight. I feared a repeat of the abysmal Salinger, with its numerous talking heads rambling on about how their love of the author fueled their stalker tendencies. Thankfully, no interviewee in Dear Mr. Watterson attempted to seek him out, then whined about the subsequent rejection; unfortunately, many of them still ramble incessantly about how much they love Calvin and Hobbes.
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