Cubitus, Vol. 19: Flawless Fiasco

Author: Piredda, Mirko

Color: Silver

Edition: 1st,

Page Count: 48

Publication Date: 15-01-2009

Details: Short description More single-page gags featuring Cubitus as a chef, painter, gourmand, and angler, among other things. As a magician, he causes a minor catastrophe because more comes out of his hat than he anticipated. Cat Paustian often draws the short straw, but in one instance, he triumphs! And Mr. Bojenberg proves to be very resourceful in finally rousing sleepyhead Cubitus from his sweetest dreams around noon. About the author and other contributors Dupa (i.e., Luc Dupanloup, 1945-2000) began his career as an illustrator as an assistant to Greg, then editor-in-chief of the magazine "Tintin," and initially worked on the realization of several series, including Achille Talon (German: Albert Enzian at Ehapa and Carlsen). In 1968, Greg commissioned him to create a new gag character that was urgently needed for "Tintin." Dupa then drew a large, hairy sphere with paws and gave it a good-natured appearance. Just fifteen minutes later, the first sketch was ready! But what should this new creature be called? The name of a bone wouldn't be bad, as it seemed to be a dog. So Dupa consulted a reference work and took the name Cubitus (i.e., the ulna) from an anatomical drawing... Between 1968 and 1970, Dupa also created some short stories about the little country boy Petit Biniou in the style of Greg. And from 1971 to 1976, he also took over the Chlorophylle series created by Raymond Macherot, with scenarios by Greg and Bob de Groot. In addition, in 1980, Dupa created the red-haired truck driver Niky (German: in "Yps"). His greatest success, however, proved to be Cubitus, who first appeared on this side of the Rhine in the "Felix" magazines (under the name "Hannibal") and then established himself in "ZACK" magazine from 1973, where he later even became the editorial mascot. In Germany, 14 Cubitus albums were published by Carlsen Comics, as well as two volumes by Phoenix Verlag. In 1988, over 100 animated cartoon episodes were produced for television and broadcast in Germany on SuperRTL. At the end of October 2000, Dupa suffered a stroke and finally died shortly thereafter at the age of only 55 in a hospital near Brussels.

EAN: 9783941279025

Languages: German

Binding: Paperback

Item Condition: New

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