The Calvin and Hobbes Portable Compendium pays tribute to the strip's origin in newspapers while appealing to both new and existing fans of Calvin and Hobbes. This set is composed of two paperback books, including nearly 500 comics from the strip's debut in Nov. 1985 through March 1987. Provided by publisher.

Originally with Book 1 as "The Calvin and Hobbes Portable Compendium Books 1+2" set.