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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, but got rejected. In response, he decided to make a book, which would eventually become ''Diary of a Wimpy Kid'' | '''''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'' | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
For a long time, very little was known about ''Igdoof'', and most that was 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>[http://www.gymkana.umd.edu/7-things-you-didnt-know Internet Archive page featuring all ''Igdoof'' strips that ran in the Diamondback Newspaper.] Retrieved 28 Jun '21</ref> leaving only the comics that ran at Villanova University to be missing | |||
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FinalIgdoof.jpg|The final ''Igdoof'' strip. | FinalIgdoof.jpg|The final ''Igdoof'' strip. | ||
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Revision as of 05:42, 29 June 2021
The titular character.
Status: Partially Lost
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 freshman 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 wrote a book featuring a character with an identical appearance to Greg, 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.
Availability
For a long time, very little was known about Igdoof, and most that was 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] leaving only the comics that ran at Villanova University to be missing
Gallery
Recovered Igdoof strip 1/6.
Recovered Igdoof strip 2/6.
Recovered Igdoof strip 3/6.
Recovered Igdoof strip 4/6.
Recovered Igdoof strip featuring Greg Heffley.
Piece of strip from 1992
The final Igdoof strip.
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