After some research on the internet, I found that the comic strip was printed between May 20th and June 6th 1992. According to the library copy right website since the cartoon was published after March 1st 1989 there might be permission needed in order to use the comic strip. It is also copyrighted and protected for 70 years after the death of the creator. Bill Watterson, the creator of Calvin and Hobbes, will not license his characters. This means that his characters can be taken and used to be manipulated, adjusted, or formatted in different ways for anyone to use.
According to this website http://thecalvinandhobbes.webs.com Calvin and Hobbes coming strips can be published as long as the individual has written permission or if it is for a review, like giving an opinion.
Watterson refused to merchandise his characters because he believed it would cheapen the image of Calvin and Hobbes. However, people have taken his characters and “revised” them into the individuals own style.
Technically the use of the Calvin and Hobbes comic strip on the class website is not allowed. Since there is no opinion being given or credit being given the use of this comic strip is illegal. Though it is obvious this is a Calvin and Hobbes comic strip it isn’t given any credit to the creator, Bill Watterson.
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