Jonathan H. Gray said to my comments:
>>but, since Max is really part of a seperate universe, it is fine with me.
>Too bad really. It would be interesting to see how the comics Goofy would
>work with his son, though then there would really be no need for Gilbert.
Yes, but then they would have to explain where Goofy's wife went to every
new reader. So, I'm guessing that Gilbert is a safer plot device than
Max, even though Max seemed to work just fine in GOOF TROOP/GOOF MOVIES and
MICKEY'S ONCE UPON A CHRISTMAS animated programs. The issue of Max's mom
was never brought up.
Still, I'd like to see Max and P.J. and even Pistol as part of the Mouseton
crowd, too (Peg Pete just happend to be one of my all-time favorite characters
and a great foil for Pete). Then again, just as there's already a "Gilbert"
for Goofy in Mouseton, and in European/South American Disney comics, there's
already a "Trudy" (Pete's female counterpart) and "Pierino & Pieretto"
(Pete's badboy twin nephews). Though, as with Gilbert & Max, none of these
Pete relatives are anything like the Goof Troop characters.
>and the return of Mouseton (HAPPY DAY ^__^) these are all definately steps
>in the right direction.
That pleased me as well, though I wonder, if, as Lars asserts, since the
RIVERSIDE ROVERS tales were originally written as taking place in "Duckburg"
but the MM&F's editorial asserts that they disapprove using MOUSETON, why
they made a concious effort to make all those "Mouseton" references through-
out the story ("JC Mouseton Juniors", "Mouseton Argus", "Mouseton Car Care",
etc.) It seemed as if they had indeed decided to call Mickey's hometown
"Mouseton" despite the text on the Letters page in the back. Hmmmmm.
>Have we ever seen Morty And Ferdie's mother/ Mickey's sister in the comics
>before and if so what is her name?
Yes, indeed we have! :-) In fact, she debuted in the very same daily strip
that first introduced Mickey's Nephews (ZM 32-09-18)
She looked very different, however.
Much more like an elder-spinstress mouse, beehive hairdo, glasses, frumpy
dress, etc. She was called "Mrs. Fieldmouse" (by Mickey, as, it was not
decided, I believe, that she & Mickey, or even the Twins, were really related
in that first panel, as the story progressed it appears Gottfredson decided
to make M&F Mickey's nephews rather than just neighboring children he was
asked to care for). As for other names, Egmont calls her "Felicity" (as was
shared by Mr. Gerstein previously) and in Italy she was known as "Amalia".
If you have access to this comicstrip appearance, typically somewhere it
was reprinted (i.e., the book "MICKEY MOUSE IN COLOR") you might compare her
image there with the current one in the Riverside Rover stories.
http://users.cwnet.com/xephyr/ART/RiversideRovers.gif
Thanks,
Rich Bellacera
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Rich Bellacera
The Riverside Rovers/Gilbert Goof
Message 286 -
2004-01-30 at 00:03:08
Rich Bellacera
A house is not a home, unless it's a houseboat....
Message 287 -
2004-01-30 at 01:43:48
Cartoons vs. Comics...
In more recent years, at least in contemporary cartoons, Mickey and the Gang have
pretty much all been given very distinctive residences.
This has been reflected primarily in the MouseWorks & House of Mouse cartoons.
Mickey & Minnie both have their own cartoony homes, Minnie's being a little more
on the feminine side, showing heart-shaped archways, etc.
Pluto, of course, has his doghouse.
Donald has his houseboat, the "Miss Daisy."
Daisy has her beachhouse.
Goofy has his Trailer home.
In comics, primarily everyone lives in a regular "house" house. Some better than
others, such as Goofy's being somewhat dilapidated. Then there's Grandma's farm
and Scrooge's Moneybin (or Mansion, depending on your opinion).
In your opinion, do you think these distinctive dwellings portrayed in cartoons
would be well-suited to comics as also? Do you prefer the cartoon homes each
character has over their basic "house" house depicted in comics?
I like the cartoon dwellings and the distinction they give each character and
would love to see comics emulate them, too.
How about you?
Thanks,
Rich Bellacera
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In more recent years, at least in contemporary cartoons, Mickey and the Gang have
pretty much all been given very distinctive residences.
This has been reflected primarily in the MouseWorks & House of Mouse cartoons.
Mickey & Minnie both have their own cartoony homes, Minnie's being a little more
on the feminine side, showing heart-shaped archways, etc.
Pluto, of course, has his doghouse.
Donald has his houseboat, the "Miss Daisy."
Daisy has her beachhouse.
Goofy has his Trailer home.
In comics, primarily everyone lives in a regular "house" house. Some better than
others, such as Goofy's being somewhat dilapidated. Then there's Grandma's farm
and Scrooge's Moneybin (or Mansion, depending on your opinion).
In your opinion, do you think these distinctive dwellings portrayed in cartoons
would be well-suited to comics as also? Do you prefer the cartoon homes each
character has over their basic "house" house depicted in comics?
I like the cartoon dwellings and the distinction they give each character and
would love to see comics emulate them, too.
How about you?
Thanks,
Rich Bellacera
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Danehog
Comic Book Coloring
Message 288 -
2004-01-30 at 01:46:48
Mads wrote:
>It might be borring for some, but I'd definetely prefer *uncolored*
>comics, but I know this a long shot, as lots prefer the colored
>versions! Actually, comics look better uncolored, as the details can be
>hidden easily during a coloring job!
I think it depends on the art. I think Don Rosa's stories would be best left
uncolored because of the insane details that can be lost on a coloring job in
general - no matter the quality.
But sometimes, the coloring really adds to the artwork. The simple yet
effective colors in the mid-to-late "Krazy Kat" strips come to mind, complete with
scratchy, balanced coloring that truly fit Herriman's style.
Anything colored by Robert Crumb just doesn't work. Bill Watterson's work
looks excellent colored.
It's just a matter of style.
Dane
>It might be borring for some, but I'd definetely prefer *uncolored*
>comics, but I know this a long shot, as lots prefer the colored
>versions! Actually, comics look better uncolored, as the details can be
>hidden easily during a coloring job!
I think it depends on the art. I think Don Rosa's stories would be best left
uncolored because of the insane details that can be lost on a coloring job in
general - no matter the quality.
But sometimes, the coloring really adds to the artwork. The simple yet
effective colors in the mid-to-late "Krazy Kat" strips come to mind, complete with
scratchy, balanced coloring that truly fit Herriman's style.
Anything colored by Robert Crumb just doesn't work. Bill Watterson's work
looks excellent colored.
It's just a matter of style.
Dane
Danehog
Further Daisy Analysis
Message 289 -
2004-01-30 at 02:02:28
>I suppose you have a point. I guess I just dislike flat characters who are
>there just to take up space kinda.
I don't know if she exists to take up space more than she does to move the
plot along. I think some writers even try to get rid of her for most of the
story, in exchange for an easy-to-write setup and/or ending.
But what do I know? I once bought an "Archie" digest.
>I mean - she's supposed to be Donalds
>girlfriend, but with how she's written (or rather not written) it makes it
>very hard to care about her at all and as a result whenever she appears in
>the story its kind of like an "oh lord, what now" kinda reaction. XD
Hey - there was a reason Barks used her sparingly.
What I always found amusing about Daisy was that she was constantly trying to
"do good" in the community, whether it was for fund-raising or any other
random do-gooding plot device. And yet, she has no morals whatsoever. That says
more about humanity than any large, thick books with carpeted spines.
>But you are right - Daisy is, as of right now - nothing more than a plot
>device in a big poofy bow tie.
Yeah, as of now. But would you really want her to exist in her own spinoff
comic book, DAISY DUCK'S MAGICAL LAND OF CHARACTER INEXCLUSION & NO FRIENDS #1?
I don't think there's any hope in saving the character, since, really, the
damage has been done.
If you remove Daisy's clothes, her character design is essentially Donald,
which reminds me of a vintage "Golden Book" in which Donald cross-dressed as
Daisy (and looked exactly like her, of course, thanks to the lazy underpaid
illustrator). All I remember is that he was at a party and everyone laughed.
Guffawed, maybe.
I don't know. It was a long time ago.
Dane
>there just to take up space kinda.
I don't know if she exists to take up space more than she does to move the
plot along. I think some writers even try to get rid of her for most of the
story, in exchange for an easy-to-write setup and/or ending.
But what do I know? I once bought an "Archie" digest.
>I mean - she's supposed to be Donalds
>girlfriend, but with how she's written (or rather not written) it makes it
>very hard to care about her at all and as a result whenever she appears in
>the story its kind of like an "oh lord, what now" kinda reaction. XD
Hey - there was a reason Barks used her sparingly.
What I always found amusing about Daisy was that she was constantly trying to
"do good" in the community, whether it was for fund-raising or any other
random do-gooding plot device. And yet, she has no morals whatsoever. That says
more about humanity than any large, thick books with carpeted spines.
>But you are right - Daisy is, as of right now - nothing more than a plot
>device in a big poofy bow tie.
Yeah, as of now. But would you really want her to exist in her own spinoff
comic book, DAISY DUCK'S MAGICAL LAND OF CHARACTER INEXCLUSION & NO FRIENDS #1?
I don't think there's any hope in saving the character, since, really, the
damage has been done.
If you remove Daisy's clothes, her character design is essentially Donald,
which reminds me of a vintage "Golden Book" in which Donald cross-dressed as
Daisy (and looked exactly like her, of course, thanks to the lazy underpaid
illustrator). All I remember is that he was at a party and everyone laughed.
Guffawed, maybe.
I don't know. It was a long time ago.
Dane
Mateusz Lis
Vacation Van Honk
Message 290 -
2004-01-30 at 02:05:10
Matthew Williams wrote:
> To the best of my memory Vacation Van Honk is in "Sir Gyro Do Gearloose"
> (his automatic dressing machine is on the fritz near the beginning of the
> episode) and "Magica's Shadow War" (Magica's shadow tries to steal his
> wallet). What's the story behind this most minor of characters?
> Ws he ever
> intended to have a bigger role in the series?
As far as I remember he played a cameo role in episode "Sweet Duck of
Youth". He was one of the guests on $croogie's birthday party, so I suppose
he can be a close friend or someone from a family. Maybe from the Gus'
line?
Best wishes,
Mateusz Lis
> To the best of my memory Vacation Van Honk is in "Sir Gyro Do Gearloose"
> (his automatic dressing machine is on the fritz near the beginning of the
> episode) and "Magica's Shadow War" (Magica's shadow tries to steal his
> wallet). What's the story behind this most minor of characters?
> Ws he ever
> intended to have a bigger role in the series?
As far as I remember he played a cameo role in episode "Sweet Duck of
Youth". He was one of the guests on $croogie's birthday party, so I suppose
he can be a close friend or someone from a family. Maybe from the Gus'
line?
Best wishes,
Mateusz Lis
Danehog
Gemstone's Coloring
Message 291 -
2004-01-30 at 02:06:15
Anthony wrote:
>Certainly, the company is producing the best Duck comics ever in America in
>terms of quality and color. Feel free to agree or disagree.
I agree, but I think some of the coloring is still a bit too dark for Disney
stories. Color choice aside, the coloring really is done well, especially in
William Van Horn's stories. Color really adds a lot to his work because of his
uncluttered (to say the least) line, and Gemstone really plays on that.
At any rate, it's amazing to see how far comics have come since Gladstone's
dot-infested days of yore.
Dane
>Certainly, the company is producing the best Duck comics ever in America in
>terms of quality and color. Feel free to agree or disagree.
I agree, but I think some of the coloring is still a bit too dark for Disney
stories. Color choice aside, the coloring really is done well, especially in
William Van Horn's stories. Color really adds a lot to his work because of his
uncluttered (to say the least) line, and Gemstone really plays on that.
At any rate, it's amazing to see how far comics have come since Gladstone's
dot-infested days of yore.
Dane
Jeanmarcbano
Scrooge in Europe
Message 292 -
2004-01-30 at 03:00:33
About the fact of knowing if Scrooge could ONLY be an american character, i don't agree, for many reasons; first, that wasn't an obligation in the past for an European to go to America for making fortune; in France, for example, there was a very rich society on the Riviera at the beginning of the twentieth century, and a lot people succeeded in business here for about three decades after World War 2 when economy was very good; secondly, the background of the life of Scrooge was less important in the old italian stories than it has been in the american stories (which have a more biographical approach of Scrooge in general); the ducks in these european stories were living in the present with less elements which refered to a past where Scrooge should have left European countries for making fortune in America (i didn't know until recently he was Scottish), and i think that is linked to the fact that these italian stories used to have a more ludicrous approach of the ducks stories than the american ones which were more in the style of 'adventures-at-the-end-of-the-world-for-finding-some-lost-treasures-; so i have always been thinking in these european stories Scrooge could have been any rich men who were around in Europe in the 20th century.
Gary Leach
On this and that...
Message 293 -
2004-01-30 at 03:22:00
It's been nice to read the comments on the "Riverside Rovers" story we
published. We weren't sure what kind of reception it would receive, but
it seems that many readers have had the same reaction we had when we
sat down and read it for the first time. A story about kids playing
soccer (football) didn't sound like much, but this one was a pleasant
surprise.
One particular tricky thing was the game lingo, which none of us
frankly could interpret with much certainty. We decided to leave it
pretty much as we found it, since it seemed to flow well and ring true.
It's also been interesting to read the recent opinions on Gemstone's
color. There will always be room for improvement, no question, but we
feel we're not doing a half-bad job as it is. We hope most readers feel
the same.
Gary
published. We weren't sure what kind of reception it would receive, but
it seems that many readers have had the same reaction we had when we
sat down and read it for the first time. A story about kids playing
soccer (football) didn't sound like much, but this one was a pleasant
surprise.
One particular tricky thing was the game lingo, which none of us
frankly could interpret with much certainty. We decided to leave it
pretty much as we found it, since it seemed to flow well and ring true.
It's also been interesting to read the recent opinions on Gemstone's
color. There will always be room for improvement, no question, but we
feel we're not doing a half-bad job as it is. We hope most readers feel
the same.
Gary
Gary Leach
Mouston
Message 294 -
2004-01-30 at 04:38:59
Rich:
>> and the return of Mouseton (HAPPY DAY ^__^) these are all definately
>> steps
>> in the right direction.
>
> That pleased me as well, though I wonder, if, as Lars asserts, since
> the
> RIVERSIDE ROVERS tales were originally written as taking place in
> "Duckburg"
> but the MM&F's editorial asserts that they disapprove using MOUSETON,
> why
> they made a concious effort to make all those "Mouseton" references
> through-
> out the story ("JC Mouseton Juniors", "Mouseton Argus", "Mouseton Car
> Care",
> etc.) It seemed as if they had indeed decided to call Mickey's
> hometown
> "Mouseton" despite the text on the Letters page in the back. Hmmmmm.
Gemstone Name-of-City "rules" ?
1) The Ducks live in Duckburg.
2) Mickey and his bunch live in a town that doesn't usually have a name
to speak of. We feel - and Disney pretty much concurs, at least on this
side of the Atlantic - that no one has come up with an entirely
satisfactory name for Mickey's town to date. If one is required,
however, we use Mouseton.
"Riverside Rovers" was one story where Mickey's town needed a name, so
Mouseton got its day in the sun there. (I do most of the vetting on
this sort of thing, so if you see Mouseton in a Gemstone comic, it's
likely my doing.)
Gary
>> and the return of Mouseton (HAPPY DAY ^__^) these are all definately
>> steps
>> in the right direction.
>
> That pleased me as well, though I wonder, if, as Lars asserts, since
> the
> RIVERSIDE ROVERS tales were originally written as taking place in
> "Duckburg"
> but the MM&F's editorial asserts that they disapprove using MOUSETON,
> why
> they made a concious effort to make all those "Mouseton" references
> through-
> out the story ("JC Mouseton Juniors", "Mouseton Argus", "Mouseton Car
> Care",
> etc.) It seemed as if they had indeed decided to call Mickey's
> hometown
> "Mouseton" despite the text on the Letters page in the back. Hmmmmm.
Gemstone Name-of-City "rules" ?
1) The Ducks live in Duckburg.
2) Mickey and his bunch live in a town that doesn't usually have a name
to speak of. We feel - and Disney pretty much concurs, at least on this
side of the Atlantic - that no one has come up with an entirely
satisfactory name for Mickey's town to date. If one is required,
however, we use Mouseton.
"Riverside Rovers" was one story where Mickey's town needed a name, so
Mouseton got its day in the sun there. (I do most of the vetting on
this sort of thing, so if you see Mouseton in a Gemstone comic, it's
likely my doing.)
Gary
YMH
Gemstone's Coloring
Message 295 -
2004-01-30 at 06:48:19
> Certainly, the company is producing the best Duck comics ever in America in
> terms of quality and color. Feel free to agree or disagree.
Wow, I'm kinda surprised that no one agrees with me on this matter. Sure,
Gemstone's comics probably do have better coloring than any previous American
Duck comics, but they really could be so much more!
> I think Don Rosa's stories would be best left
> uncolored because of the insane details that can be lost on a coloring job
in
> general - no matter the quality.
I dunno... I think that no matter how detailed the line art is, a really good
coloring job will be *adding* detail, not taking it away.
But most of the Gemstone coloring has been flat expanses of color, like
something out of '60 television animation. Not a bad thing, necessarily, if that's
what you're going for, but, well...
For a really bad example, look at the first page of "World Wide Witch," in
Uncle Scrooge 320. All those books and shelves, a uniform shade of blue.
For an example of the kind of coloring of black and white line art that I'm
talking about, look here:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/reader/0963660942/ref=sib_rdr_fc/104-3578324-7328738?
%5Fencoding=UTF8&p=S001#reader-link
That was once a simple black-and-while ink line drawing. Look at all of the
richness that the coloring job added to the image... It's that kind of depth
and shadowing, that almost three-dimensional quality that I would like to see
from Gemstone's Disney comics. What do the rest of you think?
-Yossi
> terms of quality and color. Feel free to agree or disagree.
Wow, I'm kinda surprised that no one agrees with me on this matter. Sure,
Gemstone's comics probably do have better coloring than any previous American
Duck comics, but they really could be so much more!
> I think Don Rosa's stories would be best left
> uncolored because of the insane details that can be lost on a coloring job
in
> general - no matter the quality.
I dunno... I think that no matter how detailed the line art is, a really good
coloring job will be *adding* detail, not taking it away.
But most of the Gemstone coloring has been flat expanses of color, like
something out of '60 television animation. Not a bad thing, necessarily, if that's
what you're going for, but, well...
For a really bad example, look at the first page of "World Wide Witch," in
Uncle Scrooge 320. All those books and shelves, a uniform shade of blue.
For an example of the kind of coloring of black and white line art that I'm
talking about, look here:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/reader/0963660942/ref=sib_rdr_fc/104-3578324-7328738?
%5Fencoding=UTF8&p=S001#reader-link
That was once a simple black-and-while ink line drawing. Look at all of the
richness that the coloring job added to the image... It's that kind of depth
and shadowing, that almost three-dimensional quality that I would like to see
from Gemstone's Disney comics. What do the rest of you think?
-Yossi
ZeldasTriforce
Previews of April 2004 Gemstone Comics
Message 296 -
2004-01-30 at 07:19:15
Dane wrote:
What I always found amusing about Daisy was that she was constantly trying to
"do good" in the community, whether it was for fund-raising or any other
random do-gooding plot device. And yet, she has no morals whatsoever. That
says
more about humanity than any large, thick books with carpeted spines.
--------------------
I agree wholeheartedly with that statement.
I read Previews vol. XIV #2 today and here are the previews for Gemstone
comics in April 2004:
Donald Duck and Friends #315--- In "Snooper By The Book" Donald mystifies the
nephews when he sets up a private detective practice, and succeeds! Mickey
must match wits with "Bagarthach the Arch-Fiend" after he unwittingly releases
an ancient demon from its bottle prison. And Grandma and Gus wrap up in
"Grandma goes to Town." FC, 32 pages, $2.95.
Mickey Mouse and Friends #264--- Join Mickey and his compatriots as they try
to defend their homes against "The Dictator From The Future." Then enjoy some
lighter fare as Donald and Gladstone square off for Daisy's affections (once
again) in "That Carnival Atmosphere." And wind down with Goofy and Li'l Bad
Wolf stories. FC, 32 pages, $2.95.
Uncle Scrooge #329--- Don Rosa's epic "Dream of a Lifetime" (lettered by Todd
Klein) tales Scrooge on a whirlwind tour of his life via his dreams -- with
the Beagle Boys hot on his heels! Can Donald get into Scrooge's dream, get the
Beagles out, and awaken the old duck before disaster strikes? Prestige Format.
SC, 7x10, 64 pages, FC, $6.95.
Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #644--- William Van Horn leads the book with
"What A Drag," another of the Donald ten-pagers he's famous for. Mickey, Big
Bad Wolf, Daisy, and the Nephews make appearances in their own features, and
two vintage stories are reprinted: "Bootle Beetle," from WDC&S #82, and Carl
Barks' "The Firebug" (From Dell Four Color #108). Prestige Format. SC, 7x10, 64
pages, FC, $6.95.
A few reprints, but a pretty good lineup(though nothing is said about US 329
besides the Rosa story).
Derek Smith
What I always found amusing about Daisy was that she was constantly trying to
"do good" in the community, whether it was for fund-raising or any other
random do-gooding plot device. And yet, she has no morals whatsoever. That
says
more about humanity than any large, thick books with carpeted spines.
--------------------
I agree wholeheartedly with that statement.
I read Previews vol. XIV #2 today and here are the previews for Gemstone
comics in April 2004:
Donald Duck and Friends #315--- In "Snooper By The Book" Donald mystifies the
nephews when he sets up a private detective practice, and succeeds! Mickey
must match wits with "Bagarthach the Arch-Fiend" after he unwittingly releases
an ancient demon from its bottle prison. And Grandma and Gus wrap up in
"Grandma goes to Town." FC, 32 pages, $2.95.
Mickey Mouse and Friends #264--- Join Mickey and his compatriots as they try
to defend their homes against "The Dictator From The Future." Then enjoy some
lighter fare as Donald and Gladstone square off for Daisy's affections (once
again) in "That Carnival Atmosphere." And wind down with Goofy and Li'l Bad
Wolf stories. FC, 32 pages, $2.95.
Uncle Scrooge #329--- Don Rosa's epic "Dream of a Lifetime" (lettered by Todd
Klein) tales Scrooge on a whirlwind tour of his life via his dreams -- with
the Beagle Boys hot on his heels! Can Donald get into Scrooge's dream, get the
Beagles out, and awaken the old duck before disaster strikes? Prestige Format.
SC, 7x10, 64 pages, FC, $6.95.
Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #644--- William Van Horn leads the book with
"What A Drag," another of the Donald ten-pagers he's famous for. Mickey, Big
Bad Wolf, Daisy, and the Nephews make appearances in their own features, and
two vintage stories are reprinted: "Bootle Beetle," from WDC&S #82, and Carl
Barks' "The Firebug" (From Dell Four Color #108). Prestige Format. SC, 7x10, 64
pages, FC, $6.95.
A few reprints, but a pretty good lineup(though nothing is said about US 329
besides the Rosa story).
Derek Smith
Shad Z.
A house is not a home, unless it's a houseboat....
Message 297 -
2004-01-30 at 07:38:03
From: Rich Bellacera <xephyr at cwnet.com>
>
> Cartoons vs. Comics...
>
> In more recent years, at least in contemporary cartoons, Mickey and the Gang have
> pretty much all been given very distinctive residences.
>
> This has been reflected primarily in the MouseWorks & House of Mouse cartoons.
>
> Mickey & Minnie both have their own cartoony homes, Minnie's being a little more
> on the feminine side, showing heart-shaped archways, etc.
>
> Pluto, of course, has his doghouse.
>
> Donald has his houseboat, the "Miss Daisy."
>
> Daisy has her beachhouse.
>
> Goofy has his Trailer home.
>
> In comics, primarily everyone lives in a regular "house" house. Some better than
> others, such as Goofy's being somewhat dilapidated. Then there's Grandma's farm
> and Scrooge's Moneybin (or Mansion, depending on your opinion).
>
> In your opinion, do you think these distinctive dwellings portrayed in cartoons
> would be well-suited to comics as also? Do you prefer the cartoon homes each
> character has over their basic "house" house depicted in comics?
>
> I like the cartoon dwellings and the distinction they give each character and
> would love to see comics emulate them, too.
>
> How about you?
I'd be fine with the cartoon dwellings showing up in the
comics, except maybe Donald's houseboat. I think the
"regular" house serves Donald's role as a someone
struggling hard to be a parent to the nephews. Plus,
it can lead to Neighbor Jones stories. If you are
doing a story where the nephews are obviously not
around (set before they come to live with Donald?),
the houseboat would work fine...
--
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>
> Cartoons vs. Comics...
>
> In more recent years, at least in contemporary cartoons, Mickey and the Gang have
> pretty much all been given very distinctive residences.
>
> This has been reflected primarily in the MouseWorks & House of Mouse cartoons.
>
> Mickey & Minnie both have their own cartoony homes, Minnie's being a little more
> on the feminine side, showing heart-shaped archways, etc.
>
> Pluto, of course, has his doghouse.
>
> Donald has his houseboat, the "Miss Daisy."
>
> Daisy has her beachhouse.
>
> Goofy has his Trailer home.
>
> In comics, primarily everyone lives in a regular "house" house. Some better than
> others, such as Goofy's being somewhat dilapidated. Then there's Grandma's farm
> and Scrooge's Moneybin (or Mansion, depending on your opinion).
>
> In your opinion, do you think these distinctive dwellings portrayed in cartoons
> would be well-suited to comics as also? Do you prefer the cartoon homes each
> character has over their basic "house" house depicted in comics?
>
> I like the cartoon dwellings and the distinction they give each character and
> would love to see comics emulate them, too.
>
> How about you?
I'd be fine with the cartoon dwellings showing up in the
comics, except maybe Donald's houseboat. I think the
"regular" house serves Donald's role as a someone
struggling hard to be a parent to the nephews. Plus,
it can lead to Neighbor Jones stories. If you are
doing a story where the nephews are obviously not
around (set before they come to live with Donald?),
the houseboat would work fine...
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Message 298 -
2004-01-30 at 07:42:02
> From: "Mickey" <mickey at iol.it>
> Subject: Re: Questions about Lo$
> Great! If you had wanted, you would have already given more details in the
> answer... wouldn't you? T_T
I'm not playing coy -- I really never know exactly what I will pick as a
setting for a "Lo$" chapter until it's time to do it.
> From: Anthvvuono at aol.com
> Subject: "Letter from Home" cover
> Did you do a "Letter from Home" cover?
I have a standing-order to always do covers for my stories. Texts, also.
They are always available to any Egmont publisher who wants to use them. The
covers are available to non Egmont publishers.
> If so, will we see that in
> print in the Scandanavian countries within the next month?
I never know who will use my covers until I see it myself. But it seems to
always be a safe bet that AKU ANKKA will use the a Rosa cover.
> Also,
> does that story
> have one official title as of yet or use these two: "Letter from
> Home" and "The
> Old Castle's Other Secret?"
The story has only one title, "Letter from Home", in the official Egmont
script as typed up in Copenhagen. I pass that along the double title to each
(interested) translator personally. For one thing, if a country has never
used a literal translation for Barks' "The Old Castle's Secret", my homage
in-joke title, as obscure as it surely is in the first place, would be
totally meaningless to even the biggest fans.
> Subject: Re: Questions about Lo$
> Great! If you had wanted, you would have already given more details in the
> answer... wouldn't you? T_T
I'm not playing coy -- I really never know exactly what I will pick as a
setting for a "Lo$" chapter until it's time to do it.
> From: Anthvvuono at aol.com
> Subject: "Letter from Home" cover
> Did you do a "Letter from Home" cover?
I have a standing-order to always do covers for my stories. Texts, also.
They are always available to any Egmont publisher who wants to use them. The
covers are available to non Egmont publishers.
> If so, will we see that in
> print in the Scandanavian countries within the next month?
I never know who will use my covers until I see it myself. But it seems to
always be a safe bet that AKU ANKKA will use the a Rosa cover.
> Also,
> does that story
> have one official title as of yet or use these two: "Letter from
> Home" and "The
> Old Castle's Other Secret?"
The story has only one title, "Letter from Home", in the official Egmont
script as typed up in Copenhagen. I pass that along the double title to each
(interested) translator personally. For one thing, if a country has never
used a literal translation for Barks' "The Old Castle's Secret", my homage
in-joke title, as obscure as it surely is in the first place, would be
totally meaningless to even the biggest fans.
Shad Z.
Disney Adventures Volume 13, number 7 (September 2003)
Message 299 -
2004-01-30 at 10:09:43
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>
> 3) Kim Possible: "Saving Saturay!", JZ763, 2 pages.
> Story by John Green. Art by Disney TV Animation.
> Characters include Kim Possible, Jim Possible, Tim Possible, Dr. Possible (Kim's mom), Dr. Possible (Kim's dad) and Wade.
> NOTE: The art for this story is pre-existing Kim Possible promotional art, formatted to make a new comic story.
There's a typo there. The actual title is "Saving Saturday!"
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>
> 3) Kim Possible: "Saving Saturay!", JZ763, 2 pages.
> Story by John Green. Art by Disney TV Animation.
> Characters include Kim Possible, Jim Possible, Tim Possible, Dr. Possible (Kim's mom), Dr. Possible (Kim's dad) and Wade.
> NOTE: The art for this story is pre-existing Kim Possible promotional art, formatted to make a new comic story.
There's a typo there. The actual title is "Saving Saturday!"
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Disney Adventures Volume 13, number 9 (November 2003)
Message 300 -
2004-01-30 at 10:17:48
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>
> 8) JZ771, 1 page, The Last Laugh: "Meet the Scariest Fruits and Vegetables!"
> Written by John Green. Art by Charly La Greca and Sam Hill.
Oops! That the wrong story code! The real code is JZ780
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>
> 8) JZ771, 1 page, The Last Laugh: "Meet the Scariest Fruits and Vegetables!"
> Written by John Green. Art by Charly La Greca and Sam Hill.
Oops! That the wrong story code! The real code is JZ780
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