I actualy like idea of exploring what friends Scrooge had as a child... the idea he had none feels to sad for my test. Yes he focus on hard work but all these years he could make some friends as he was doing it for sure.
Know as Maciej Kur, Mr. M., Maik, Maiki, Pan, Pan Miluś and many other names.
On the question of whether to name new non-Rosa stories of Scrooge's childhood or adolescence as new chapters of the Life & Times: I have the vague sense that this has actually been done by some publishers in the past. But maybe I am just remembering this cover, of the issue of Picsou including The Orphan's Christmas. The text on the cover doesn't say "new chapter of the L&T," it says "return to Scrooge's childhood"--but isn't that a Rosa child-Scrooge in that inset?
Generally, the Piscou cover text for a new non-Rosa story set in Scrooge's youth is "épisode inédit" (unreleased episode) of his youth, from the Klondike, etc. That was the case for the Nærum/Midthun Clues of the Klondike and for the Korhonen series.
On the question of whether to name new non-Rosa stories of Scrooge's childhood or adolescence as new chapters of the Life & Times: I have the vague sense that this has actually been done by some publishers in the past. But maybe I am just remembering this cover, of the issue of Picsou including The Orphan's Christmas. The text on the cover doesn't say "new chapter of the L&T," it says "return to Scrooge's childhood"--but isn't that a Rosa child-Scrooge in that inset?
The original Norwegian publication of "The Orphan's Christmas" - or "The Substitute Santa of Strathbungo" - titles the story "Skrues barndom: Kampen om jula" (meaning "Scrooge's Childhood: The Fight for Christmas").
Awesome! Two Carpi classics! This is the stuff I expected to see in his Masters book, to be honest, not that old stuff. I'd love to see his Gone with the Wind printed as well, but no way is Disney gonna put their brand on THAT title in the USA...
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Yay! More great news! I first found out about Carpi's Les Miz from GeoX's blog, and geez, he's right, that one panel with the boys as chimney sweeps is one of the most dynamic and memorable panels I've ever seen. In his words: "Seriously--just try telling me your head doesn't want to just explode from the awesomeness of this panel." Can't wait to have these two classic stories in English with Fantagraphics-quality dialogue and production values!
Awesome! Two Carpi classics! This is the stuff I expected to see in his Masters book, to be honest, not that old stuff. I'd love to see his Gone with the Wind printed as well, but no way is Disney gonna put their brand on THAT title in the USA...
I have to say that I myself would not want to see the Duckified Gone with the Wind in English, no matter how good it is (I have seen it in German). The book/movie just makes me slightly nauseous, what can I say. Don't want the Ducks I love associated with it in any way.
The latest Paul Murry volume is the finest one yet released. I greatly enjoyed all the stories included, and Mickey had more character than in previous Murry stories.
"The Fantastic Fog" was great. The beginning with Mickey and Goofy running from Chief O'Hara so they could avoid taking a case was something that I didn't expect from the starchy Mouse from the time period.
"Sawtooth Mountain" felt almost like a Scooby Doo Where Are You episode. Which is a good thing.
"Alaskan Adventure" and "Pineapple Poachers" were rip roaring adventures that captured some of the old Gottfredson spirit.
Finally, "Strange Mission" was hilarious. Seeing Mickey labor to keep Pete on the straight and narrow made my day.
The latest Paul Murry volume is the finest one yet released. I greatly enjoyed all the stories included, and Mickey had more character than in previous Murry stories.
"The Fantastic Fog" was great. The beginning with Mickey and Goofy running from Chief O'Hara so they could avoid taking a case was something that I didn't expect from the starchy Mouse from the time period.
"Sawtooth Mountain" felt almost like a Scooby Doo Where Are You episode. Which is a good thing.
"Alaskan Adventure" and "Pineapple Poachers" were rip roaring adventures that captured some of the old Gottfredson spirit.
Finally, "Strange Mission" was hilarious. Seeing Mickey labor to keep Pete on the straight and narrow made my day.
Another fine collection of stories to treasure.
I'm not really a Murry fan, but this description almost makes me curious. 99% sure I never read "Strange Mission" before.
"Pineapple Poachers" were rip roaring adventures that captured some of the old Gottfredson spirit.
Yes! I've loved that story ever since it was printed in the Egmont book for Mickey's 75th anniversary. I don't know the other stories, but if they're as good as this, sounds like a good compilation!
"Pineapple Poachers" were rip roaring adventures that captured some of the old Gottfredson spirit.
Yes! I've loved that story ever since it was printed in the Egmont book for Mickey's 75th anniversary. I don't know the other stories, but if they're as good as this, sounds like a good compilation!
"Pineapple Poachers" is one of two (count them: Two!) Mickey stories from all those I read in childhood which stuck in my mind. (The other was "The Return of the Phantom Blot.") I really loved the Menehunes. I did not encounter the poetically-speaking Peeweegahs in childhood, but even if I had, I think I would have liked the Menehunes better, since they are less belligerent, more timid and helpful.
I've recently only had the story in the poorly printed 1982 U.S. comics, since the 1960 WDC&S comics of my childhood disappeared, so I'm very pleased to get it in a Fantagraphics hardcover.
Actually, what you're seeing is a mistake—our initial plan was to make this album an honorary part of the LO$, but the current intent is to switch it to keeping it separate, saying just "Scrooge McDuck," not "The Life and Times of..."
So—you're seeing an early title and cover design on Amazon that's actually going to be revised, and the revised version should go up in a couple of days.
I appreciate changing the title, I'd prefer it being something separate that is just set within the same world. I obviously haven't read the book but, at least stylistically, from what I've seen it seems to be entirely different from Rosa's main series. I am curious though if Don is on board with adding this spin off story. I'd love to know more about this and if you guys have any other plans for stand alone graphic novels, I've always longed for original stories to make a triumphant return to the west.