Calvin and Hobbes, 진정성을 지킨 대가

Bill Watterson's decision to end Calvin and Hobbes in 1995 demonstrates how an artist can resist commercialization by prioritizing creative autonomy over massive profits. His sustained refusal to license merchandise—despite industry opportunities worth hundreds of millions annually—exposes a critical tension in creative industries: the incompatibility between artistic integrity and corporate-driven expansion. Watterson's legacy illustrates that lasting cultural impact sometimes requires accepting financial sacrifice to preserve an artwork's essential meaning.