The term 'Comic Strip Tiger' refers to three characters from the popular comic strip 'Calvin and Hobbes'. Hobbes is a 6-letter tiger who is Calvin's best friend and confidant. He is a stuffed animal that comes to life when no one else is around. Eek is a 3-letter mouse who is Calvin's pet and often gets into trouble. Lastly, Ernie is a 5-letter character who is a neighborhood bully and Calvin's nemesis. All three characters are integral to the comic strip and provide much of the humor and drama.