Apatow and Sandler know these worlds `` Funny People '' has some funny -- and insightful -- stuff to say about comics . The book is a collection of essays by various people who have worked with or interviewed comic artists, including the likes of Bill Watterson ( creator of Calvin & Hobbes ), Jim Davis ( co-creator Movie 's main drawback is it 's too long , but material makes up for it , says Tom Charity .
`` Funny People '' has some funny -- and insightful -- stuff to say about comics . The book is a collection of essays by various people who have worked with or interviewed comic artists, including the likes of Bill Watterson ( creator of Calvin & Hobbes ), Jim Davis ( co-creator Movie 's main drawback is it 's too long , but material makes up for it , says Tom Charity .