I’ve been so used to seeing the Kryptonian language represented by a special symbol typeface in Superman comics over the last few years that seeing a phonetic version of spoken Kryptonian is…well:
from Action Comics #489 (Nov 1978) by Cary Bates, Curt Swan & Frank Chiaramonte
…yeah. I suppose, once I have a spare decade and a complete collection of Superman comics, I can catalog the different ways Kryptonian has been represented over the years. Then I can finally fulfill my dream of opening a Kryptonian language camp for underprivileged children, and we can compete with the Klingon language camp across the lake…but perhaps I’ve said too much.
In other news:
- Kevin Church wrap ups one webcomic, immediately starts up another: The Line, with art by Paul Salvi.
- Forgot to mention that Awesome Hospital artist Matt Digges is also writing the current storyline: starts here, with awesome installments to follow!
- Pals Dorian and Ken unleash their latest movie trailer reviews over at the Bureau Chiefs site. The trailer reviews really are among my favorite things.
- So The Variants, the critically-acclaimed comedy web show what takes place in a funnybook store, is gearing up for a second season, and here’s the shocking teaser.
- Rick Veitch draws the Gelatinous Cube from Dungeons & Dragons.
Let me repeat that:
RICK VEITCH DRAWS THE GELATINOUS CUBE FROM DUNGEONS & DRAGONS.
So awesome.
- Here’s an interesting look back at Comico’s licensing of properties for comics, including Macross and Jonny Quest. Of particular note is the mention of one cult-favorite ’80s character that Comico licensed but ended up not publishing. I hadn’t known about that!
- Dr. K discusses the possible influences on Will Eisner’s adoption of the term “graphic novel.” Bonus: comment section includes some respectful and informative additions from cartoonist Eddie Campbell.
- Nerds Ruin Presidents. Warning: CANNOT BE UNSEEN.
Hi Mike. I absolutely love your blog! Brings back so many fond memories of my own comic fandom. Got a question for ya: did you happen to read the “Weird Worlds” preview that was in the back of DC’s mags last week? There’s a new character called Garbageman, who, to me, is very reminiscent of a certain muck-encrusted mockery. Although, in a way I guess the two characters are total opposites – a brawl between them sure would be cool. Now, due to my lack of interest in all things Lobo, I wasn’t going to pick this comic up, but as a fellow Alec Holland devotee, Garbageman might be just close enough to scratch that Swamp Thing itch. What did you think of the preview? Were you reminded of Swampy too?
Even better than Rick Veitch coming along and drawing the Gelatinous Cube from Dungeons & Dragons: Our very notion of the Gelatinous Cube COMES FROM RICK VEITCH.
Here’s where I destroy any credibility I might have ever had: I used to date a woman who went to Klingon language camp.
Mike, I’ve translated that image for you: “I call it The Aristocrats!” ;)
“Why rubber today ream buy on Krypton I you wear?”
You’re a mean drunk, Superman.