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'''''Igdoof''''' was a comic strip that ran from 1989 to 1993, written by Jeff Kinney, author of ''Diary of a Wimpy Kid''. It ran on the campus newspaper of Villanova University for approximately one year before he switched to the University of Maryland, where ''Igdoof'' spent its remaining run.<ref>[http://www.gymkana.umd.edu/7-things-you-didnt-know A page about ''Gymkana'' mentioning where ''Igdoof'' ran.] Retrieved 19 Mar '21</ref> When Jeff Kinney ended the strip, he attempted to get it into newspapers | '''''Igdoof''''' was a comic strip that ran from 1989 to 1993, written by Jeff Kinney, author of ''Diary of a Wimpy Kid''. It ran on the campus newspaper of Villanova University for approximately one year before he switched to the University of Maryland, where ''Igdoof'' spent its remaining run.<ref>[http://www.gymkana.umd.edu/7-things-you-didnt-know A page about ''Gymkana'' mentioning where ''Igdoof'' ran.] Retrieved 19 Mar '21</ref> When Jeff Kinney ended the strip, he attempted to get it into newspapers but got rejected. In response, he decided to make a book, which would eventually become ''Diary of a Wimpy Kid'' | ||
==Synopsis== | ==Synopsis== | ||
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* Igdoof writes a comic featuring “Ugly Eugene”. Ugly Eugene would eventually appear in the ''Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Do-It-Yourself Book''. | * Igdoof writes a comic featuring “Ugly Eugene”. Ugly Eugene would eventually appear in the ''Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Do-It-Yourself Book''. | ||
* Igdoof has a comic featuring "Pooshfa the Green Bean". Pooshfa would reappear in the ''Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Do-It-Yourself Book'' too, but with the name of Gareth. | * Igdoof has a comic featuring "Pooshfa the Green Bean". Pooshfa would reappear in the ''Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Do-It-Yourself Book'' too, but with the name of Gareth. | ||
* One comic | * One comic featured the "Fart Police", who would later appear in the ''Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Do-It-Yourself Book''. | ||
* Igdoof's science experiment in one strip is "Do Plants Sneeze?", which would be used by Rodrick in ''Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules''. | * Igdoof's science experiment in one strip is "Do Plants Sneeze?", which would be used by Rodrick in ''Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules''. | ||
* Igdoof pitches "Jerome, the Guy with Incredibly Red Lips" in one strip. This character would go on to appear in the original online version of ''Diary of a Wimpy Kid'' on Funbrain, and then later in the ''Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Do-It-Yourself Book'' along with Eugene and Pooshfa/Gareth. | * Igdoof pitches "Jerome, the Guy with Incredibly Red Lips" in one strip. This character would go on to appear in the original online version of ''Diary of a Wimpy Kid'' on Funbrain, and then later in the ''Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Do-It-Yourself Book'' along with Eugene and Pooshfa/Gareth. | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
For a long time, very little was known about ''Igdoof'', and most that | For a long time, very little was known about ''Igdoof'', and most that were known about it came from a biography on Jeff Kinney. Only about a handful of ''Igdoof'' comics surfaced. | ||
On June 10th, 2021, all ''Igdoof'' strips that ran between 1992 and 1993 were uploaded to the Internet Archive.<ref>[https://archive.org/details/Igdoof92-93/mode/2up Internet Archive page featuring all ''Igdoof'' strips that ran in the Diamondback Newspaper.] Retrieved 28 Jun '21</ref> | On June 10th, 2021, all ''Igdoof'' strips that ran between 1992 and 1993 were uploaded to the Internet Archive.<ref>[https://archive.org/details/Igdoof92-93/mode/2up Internet Archive page featuring all ''Igdoof'' strips that ran in the Diamondback Newspaper.] Retrieved 28 Jun '21</ref> | ||
Finally, on June 30th, 2021, all remaining ''Igdoof'' comics from Villanova University were found to be archived | Finally, on June 30th, 2021, all remaining ''Igdoof'' comics from Villanova University were found to be archived and preserved within [https://archive.org/details/villanovan65_01_reel01/mode/2up Villanova University's own archival] of The Villanovan newspaper. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery mode=packed heights=175px> | <gallery mode=packed heights=175px> | ||
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Igdoof4.png|One of the first recovered ''Igdoof'' strips 4/6. | Igdoof4.png|One of the first recovered ''Igdoof'' strips 4/6. | ||
Igdoof5.png|One of the first recovered ''Igdoof'' strips, featuring Greg Heffley. | Igdoof5.png|One of the first recovered ''Igdoof'' strips, featuring Greg Heffley. | ||
File: Igoof.JPG|Piece of strip from 1992 | File: Igoof.JPG|Piece of a strip from 1992 | ||
FinalIgdoof.jpg|The final ''Igdoof'' strip. | FinalIgdoof.jpg|The final ''Igdoof'' strip. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> |
Revision as of 18:27, 5 July 2021
The titular character.
Status: Found
Date found: Various dates
Found by: Villanova University, and various users
Igdoof was a comic strip that ran from 1989 to 1993, written by Jeff Kinney, author of Diary of a Wimpy Kid. It ran on the campus newspaper of Villanova University for approximately one year before he switched to the University of Maryland, where Igdoof spent its remaining run.[1] When Jeff Kinney ended the strip, he attempted to get it into newspapers but got rejected. In response, he decided to make a book, which would eventually become Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Synopsis
Igdoof was a comic featuring the titular character being a student in college. While there, he would have to deal with getting to class on time, having a roommate, and studying for tests.
Similarities between Igdoof and Diary of a Wimpy Kid
- Igdoof draws himself identically to how Greg draws himself, the main character of Diary of a Wimpy Kid.
- Igdoof’s younger brother’s design was recycled into Greg’s younger brother, Manny.
- Igdoof writes a comic featuring “Ugly Eugene”. Ugly Eugene would eventually appear in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Do-It-Yourself Book.
- Igdoof has a comic featuring "Pooshfa the Green Bean". Pooshfa would reappear in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Do-It-Yourself Book too, but with the name of Gareth.
- One comic featured the "Fart Police", who would later appear in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Do-It-Yourself Book.
- Igdoof's science experiment in one strip is "Do Plants Sneeze?", which would be used by Rodrick in Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules.
- Igdoof pitches "Jerome, the Guy with Incredibly Red Lips" in one strip. This character would go on to appear in the original online version of Diary of a Wimpy Kid on Funbrain, and then later in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Do-It-Yourself Book along with Eugene and Pooshfa/Gareth.
- One strip features "L'il Eugene", a precursor to "L'il Cutie" in Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days. Even the same line, "Mommy, is rain just God sweating?", is used.
Availability
For a long time, very little was known about Igdoof, and most that were known about it came from a biography on Jeff Kinney. Only about a handful of Igdoof comics surfaced.
On June 10th, 2021, all Igdoof strips that ran between 1992 and 1993 were uploaded to the Internet Archive.[2]
Finally, on June 30th, 2021, all remaining Igdoof comics from Villanova University were found to be archived and preserved within Villanova University's own archival of The Villanovan newspaper.
Gallery
References
- ↑ A page about Gymkana mentioning where Igdoof ran. Retrieved 19 Mar '21
- ↑ Internet Archive page featuring all Igdoof strips that ran in the Diamondback Newspaper. Retrieved 28 Jun '21