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==Early comics/cartoons== | ==Early comics/cartoons== | ||
[[File:20 November 1954 Newsweek cartoon.jpg|thumb|Single frame cartoon in ''Newsweek'' from 1954]] | [[File:20 November 1954 Newsweek cartoon.jpg|thumb|Single frame cartoon in ''Newsweek'' from 1954]] | ||
The first known published illustration in the comical vein is a single frame cartoon appearing in the [[29 November]] [[1954]] edition of ''Newsweek'' (following the release of ''[[The Fellowship of the Ring]]''). The cartoon portrays the [[Orcs]] of [[Moria]] as hairy creatures with large heads featuring bird-like beaks. [[Gandalf]] wears a robe with what appears to be magical symbols.<ref>{{webcite|author=|articleurl=http://www.tolkienguide.com/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?forum=12&post_id=17065|articlename=Newsweek, 1954 - Fellowship cartoon|dated=|website=Guide|accessed=19 February 2017}}</ref> | The first known published illustration in the comical vein is a single frame cartoon appearing in the [[29 November]] [[1954]] edition of ''Newsweek'' (following the release of ''[[The Fellowship of the Ring]]''). The cartoon portrays the [[Orcs]] of [[Moria]] as hairy creatures with large heads featuring bird-like beaks. [[Gandalf]] wears a robe adorned with what appears to be magical symbols.<ref>{{webcite|author=|articleurl=http://www.tolkienguide.com/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?forum=12&post_id=17065|articlename=Newsweek, 1954 - Fellowship cartoon|dated=|website=Guide|accessed=19 February 2017}}</ref> | ||
*[[1964]]-[[1965]]: ''[[Princess]]'' | |||
*[[1979]]-[[1992]]: ''[[Duga]]'' | |||
==Licensed comics== | ==Licensed comics== | ||
''Comics licensed by the [[Middle-earth Enterprises]] or the [[Tolkien Estate]]'' | |||
*[[1989]]: [[David T. Wenzel]]'s ''[[The Hobbit (comic book)|The Hobbit]]'' | |||
==References in popular comics== | ==References in popular comics== | ||
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===DC Comics=== | |||
* In the 2006 ''[[Wikipedia:Blue Beetle|Blue Beetle]]'' series, the eponymous hero's "hideout" is called [[Hobbiton]]. His minor enemy, the Diviner, summons Ents. | |||
* In ''[[Wikipedia:Secret Origins|Secret Origins]]'' #20, Barbara Gordon reads ''[[The Lord of the Rings]]'' on the plane from Chicago to Gotham. | |||
* The [[Wikipedia:Legion of Super-Heroes|Legion of Super-Heroes]] villain Tseln has a "[[Mithril]] silver" knife. | |||
* [[Wikipedia:Sasha Bordeaux|Sasha Bordeaux]] mentions [[Legolas]] in ''Checkmate'' #4 | |||
* The story in [[Wikipedia:Amethyst, Princess of Gemworld|''Amethyst'']] (1985) #4 is called "There and Back Again". | |||
* In ''[[Wikipedia:Plastic Man|Plastic Man]]'' (2004) #12, FBI Agent Morgan tracks down an illegal downloader and notices ''The Lord of the Rings'', which she heard was good. | |||
* Kyle Rayner carries a copy of ''The Lord of the Rings'' in ''[[Wikipedia:Green Lantern|Green Lantern]]'' (1990) #97 | |||
* [[Wikipedia:Brainiac 5|Brainiac 5]] mentions the [[One Ring]] in ''Legion of Super-Heroes'' (2010) #1 | |||
* [[Wikipedia:Beast Boy|Changeling]] calls burrowing aliens [[Hobbits]] in ''DC Special: The Return of Donna Troy'' #2 | |||
* [[Wikipedia:Justice League|''Justice League of America'']] #43 (2010): Josiah Power quotes Numbers 20:18, and Doctor Impossible is surprised it's from the Bible and not Gandalf (You shall not pass) | |||
===MAD=== | ===MAD=== | ||
*''[[Bored of the Rings (comic)|Bored of the Rings]]'' | |||
===Marvel=== | |||
* Marvel's got characters named [[Sauron]], [[Númenor|Numenor]] and [[Aragorn]] (a winged horse). Sauron actually named himself after the character. | |||
* Spidey calls his pals the Fellowship in [[Wikipedia:White Tiger (comics)|''White Tiger'']] #6 | |||
* Billy Kaplan's bedroom door has "Speak Friend and Enter", in [[Wikipedia:Young Avengers|''Young Avengers Presents'']] #1 | |||
* A boxing match between Slammer Sauron and Freddy Frodo in [[Wikipedia:Avengers (comics)|''Avengers'']] #43 | |||
===Other=== | |||
*[[DirkJan 16|''DirkJan'' 16]] | |||
*''[[Fraud of the Rings]]'' | |||
*''[[Heaven's War]]'' | |||
*''[[JRR Tolkien: The True Lord of the Rings]]'' | |||
{{references}} | {{references}} | ||
[[Category:Comics]] | [[Category:Comics]] | ||
[[Category:Lists]] | [[Category:Lists]] | ||
[[Category:Parodies]] | [[Category:Parodies]] | ||
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Tolkien's works in popular media include a multitide of illustrations in the style of comics or cartoons. This article lists notable comics based on, or including references to, Middle-earth and/or J.R.R. Tolkien.
Early comics/cartoons
The first known published illustration in the comical vein is a single frame cartoon appearing in the 29 November 1954 edition of Newsweek (following the release of The Fellowship of the Ring). The cartoon portrays the Orcs of Moria as hairy creatures with large heads featuring bird-like beaks. Gandalf wears a robe adorned with what appears to be magical symbols.[1]
Licensed comics
Comics licensed by the Middle-earth Enterprises or the Tolkien Estate
References in popular comics
DC Comics
- In the 2006 Blue Beetle series, the eponymous hero's "hideout" is called Hobbiton. His minor enemy, the Diviner, summons Ents.
- In Secret Origins #20, Barbara Gordon reads The Lord of the Rings on the plane from Chicago to Gotham.
- The Legion of Super-Heroes villain Tseln has a "Mithril silver" knife.
- Sasha Bordeaux mentions Legolas in Checkmate #4
- The story in Amethyst (1985) #4 is called "There and Back Again".
- In Plastic Man (2004) #12, FBI Agent Morgan tracks down an illegal downloader and notices The Lord of the Rings, which she heard was good.
- Kyle Rayner carries a copy of The Lord of the Rings in Green Lantern (1990) #97
- Brainiac 5 mentions the One Ring in Legion of Super-Heroes (2010) #1
- Changeling calls burrowing aliens Hobbits in DC Special: The Return of Donna Troy #2
- Justice League of America #43 (2010): Josiah Power quotes Numbers 20:18, and Doctor Impossible is surprised it's from the Bible and not Gandalf (You shall not pass)
MAD
Marvel
- Marvel's got characters named Sauron, Numenor and Aragorn (a winged horse). Sauron actually named himself after the character.
- Spidey calls his pals the Fellowship in White Tiger #6
- Billy Kaplan's bedroom door has "Speak Friend and Enter", in Young Avengers Presents #1
- A boxing match between Slammer Sauron and Freddy Frodo in Avengers #43
Other
References
- ↑ "Newsweek, 1954 - Fellowship cartoon", Tolkien Collector's Guide (accessed 19 February 2017)
