Bill Watterson drew the hugely popular Calvin & Hobbes comics from 1985 to 1995, winning him millions of fans around the world, and earning him a place in the hearts of comic lovers.

Since the series ended, Watterson has become reclusive, rarely releasing any new material and never granting interviews. 

But now the comic genius has just released a new piece; the comic is a promotional advert for the 42nd annual Angoulême International Comics Festival, a prestigious event held every year in France. 

And it's a thoroughly wonderful Watterson tribute to classic Sunday comic strips. Check it out below:

[Image: Bill Watterson/9eArt+]