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[[File:535px-Papercutz_Nickelodeon_Magazine_logo.svg.png|right|260px|The new Nickelodeon Magazine logo.]]
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[[File:535px-Papercutz_Nickelodeon_Magazine_logo.svg.png|right|260px|The logo used for the 2015 revival.]]
'''''Nickelodeon Magazine''''' was a children's magazine published by [[Nickelodeon|the television network of the same name]]. It was first published in 1990 at a cover price of $1.95, but also had free distribution with a purchase from participating [[Pizza Hut]] restaurants; this first version of the magazine only saw two issues of release. The magazine returned to production in Summer 1993. Originally published on a quarterly basis, it switched to bi-monthly with February/March 1994 issue. It then went to 10 times per year starting March 1995, with the bi-monthly December/January and June/July issue; it continued a monthly schedule up through the magazine's closure in December 2009.
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'''''Nickelodeon Magazine''''' was a children's magazine published by [[Nickelodeon|the television network of the same name]]. It was first published in 1990 at a cover price of $1.95, but also had free distribution with a purchase from participating {{W|Pizza Hut}} restaurants; this first version of the magazine only saw two issues of release. The magazine returned to production in Summer 1993. Originally published on a quarterly basis, it switched to bi-monthly with February/March 1994 issue. It then went to 10 times per year starting March 1995, with the bi-monthly December/January and June/July issue; it continued a monthly schedule up through the magazine's closure in December 2009.
   
 
In spite of being related to the network it is named after, ''Nickelodeon Magazine'' covered all sorts of topics for kids, whether inside the network or outside (though with an obvious preference for Nickelodeon programming over that of competitor networks such as the {{W|Disney Channel}} and {{W|Cartoon Network}}). It contained informative non-fiction pieces, humor, interviews, comics, pranks, and recipes (such as green slime cake or pranks containing slime).
 
In spite of being related to the network it is named after, ''Nickelodeon Magazine'' covered all sorts of topics for kids, whether inside the network or outside (though with an obvious preference for Nickelodeon programming over that of competitor networks such as the {{W|Disney Channel}} and {{W|Cartoon Network}}). It contained informative non-fiction pieces, humor, interviews, comics, pranks, and recipes (such as green slime cake or pranks containing slime).
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In May 2006, the magazine received a makeover in the form of a new logo but the insides such as the comic book stayed the same.
 
In May 2006, the magazine received a makeover in the form of a new logo but the insides such as the comic book stayed the same.
   
On June 3, 2009, the Magazine Group division of Nickelodeon announced the discontinuation of the magazine "by the end of 2009", along with sister publication ''Nick Jr. Magazine'' <ref>http://www.multichannel.com/article/278339-Nickelodeon_Magazine_Closing.php</ref><ref>http://www.mediaweek.com/mw/content_display/news/magazines-newspapers/e3ia63351ea832b17bfa7744945d45ac128</ref>, due to economic conditions and the declining influence of magazines for children and teenagers. <ref>[http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/entertainmentnewsbuzz/2009/06/my-entry.html Los Angeles Times: "SpongeBob's still a hit on the screen but a dud on the newsstand", 6/3/2009.]</ref> During the months leading up to the magazine's demise, the magazine suffered from falling circulation and advertising numbers.<ref>[http://www.comicsreporter.com/index.php/nickelodeon_magazine_cancelled/ Comics Reporter: "Nickelodeon Magazine Canceled", 6/4/2009.]</ref> The magazine ended at 159 issues in December 2009.
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On June 3, 2009, the Magazine Group division of Nickelodeon announced the discontinuation of the magazine "by the end of 2009", along with sister publication ''Nick Jr. Magazine'',<ref>http://www.multichannel.com/article/278339-Nickelodeon_Magazine_Closing.php</ref><ref>http://www.mediaweek.com/mw/content_display/news/magazines-newspapers/e3ia63351ea832b17bfa7744945d45ac128</ref> due to economic conditions and the declining influence of magazines for children and teenagers.<ref>[http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/entertainmentnewsbuzz/2009/06/my-entry.html Los Angeles Times: "SpongeBob's still a hit on the screen but a dud on the newsstand", 6/3/2009.]</ref> During the months leading up to the magazine's demise, the magazine suffered from falling circulation and advertising numbers.<ref>[http://www.comicsreporter.com/index.php/nickelodeon_magazine_cancelled/ Comics Reporter: "Nickelodeon Magazine Canceled", 6/4/2009.]</ref> The magazine ended at 159 issues in December 2009.
   
In 2015, it was announced that ''Nickelodeon Magazine'' would resume publication under management of {{W|Papercutz}}.<ref>[http://papercutz.com/nickelodeon-papercutz-announce-first-look-deal Papercutz.com: Nickelodeon and Papercutz Announce "First Look Deal"]</ref> The first new issue was published on June 24th of that year. However, only eleven issues of the new ''Nickelodeon Magazine'' were published before it was cancelled again the following summer.
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In 2015, it was announced that ''Nickelodeon Magazine'' would resume publication under management of {{W|Papercutz (publisher)|Papercutz}}.<ref>[http://papercutz.com/nickelodeon-papercutz-announce-first-look-deal Papercutz.com: Nickelodeon and Papercutz Announce "First Look Deal"]</ref> The first new issue was published on June 24 of that year. However, only eleven issues of the new ''Nickelodeon Magazine'' were published before it was cancelled again the following summer.
   
 
== The Comic Book ==
 
== The Comic Book ==
Every issue of ''Nickelodeon Magazine'' included a section called "The Comic Book". Usually, this insert featured regular comic strips from [[underground comix|underground]] artists. The original editor of the section was Anne D. Bernstein. Since 1997 the comics editor was Chris Duffy, who was joined by Dave Roman a few years later. Among the comics featured in ''Nickelodeon Magazine''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> Comic Book:
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Every issue of ''Nickelodeon Magazine'' included a section called "The Comic Book". Usually, this insert featured regular comic strips from [[Wikipedia:underground comix|underground]] artists. The original editor of the section was Anne D. Bernstein. Since 1997 the comics editor was Chris Duffy, who was joined by Dave Roman a few years later. Comics regularly featured in ''Nickelodeon Magazine''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> Comic Book:
   
* ''[[Scene But Not Heard]]'' by Sam Henderson- The going-ons of a pink man and a bear, who compulsively pull pranks on each other. As the strip's name suggests, the comic is made entirely of pictures with no dialogue or sound.
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* ''[[Scene But Not Heard]]'' by Sam Henderson - The going-ons of a pink man and a bear, who compulsively pull pranks on each other. As the strip's name suggests, the comic is made entirely of pictures with no dialogue or sound.
* ''[[Southern Fried Fugitives]]'' by Simon and [[Kim Deitch]]- The continuing adventures of a quartet of fried chicken pieces brought to life by a thunderstorm. This strip ended in December 1999.
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* ''[[Southern Fried Fugitives]]'' by Simon and [[Kim Deitch]] - The continuing adventures of a quartet of fried chicken pieces brought to life by a thunderstorm. This serial ran from April/May 1994 to December 1999.
 
* ''[[Sam Hill & Ray-9]]'' by Mark Martin - A boy and his robot dog.
 
* ''[[Sam Hill & Ray-9]]'' by Mark Martin - A boy and his robot dog.
* ''[[The Adventures of Underpants-On-His-Head Man]]'' by Michael Kupperman- Originally appeared as one of "the worst comic book superheroes ever". He is a businessman who, as his name suggests, wears his underwear on his head. His archenemy is his coworker, Pants-On-His-Head Man.
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* ''[[The Adventures of Underpants-On-His-Head Man]]'' by Michael Kupperman - Originally appeared as one of "the worst comic book superheroes ever". He is a businessman who, as his name suggests, wears his underwear on his head. His archenemy is his coworker, Pants-On-His-Head Man.
* ''[[Patty-Cake]]'' by Scott Roberts- A bossy little blonde with a flower in her hair.
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* ''[[Patty-Cake]]'' by Scott Roberts - A bossy little blonde with a flower in her hair.
* ''[[Fiona of the Felines]]'' by Terry LaBan- A girl who was raised by cats. Her strips are occasionally accompanied by a similar strip titled ''Warren of the Worms''.
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* ''[[Fiona of the Felines]]'' by Terry LaBan - A girl who was raised by cats. Her strips are occasionally accompanied by a similar strip titled ''Warren of the Worms''.
 
* ''[[Smudgy and Scribbly]]'' by P. Shaw! - Two "astonishing inventor" robots run into trouble testing their inventions.
 
* ''[[Smudgy and Scribbly]]'' by P. Shaw! - Two "astonishing inventor" robots run into trouble testing their inventions.
 
* ''[[Impy & Wormer]]'' by James Kochalka - These marginal comic strips (featured at the bottom of the pages, under the regular strips) feature a dim-witted bug who does not speak proper English and constantly bothers a grouchy worm.
 
* ''[[Impy & Wormer]]'' by James Kochalka - These marginal comic strips (featured at the bottom of the pages, under the regular strips) feature a dim-witted bug who does not speak proper English and constantly bothers a grouchy worm.
 
* ''[[Juanita & Clem]]'' by Craig Thompson
 
* ''[[Juanita & Clem]]'' by Craig Thompson
 
* ''[[Cody (Nickelodeon Magazine comic)|Cody]]'' by Bobby London- This strip's title character is often misled by the fibs told by his grandfather, Poppy.
 
* ''[[Cody (Nickelodeon Magazine comic)|Cody]]'' by Bobby London- This strip's title character is often misled by the fibs told by his grandfather, Poppy.
* ''[[Grampa and Julie, Shark Hunters]]'' by Jef Czekaj- This strip's titular pair of a girl and her dim-witted grandfather started out searching for Stephen, the Largest Shark in the World. Their first few story arcs were reprinted in a graphic novel in 2006.
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* ''[[Grampa and Julie, Shark Hunters]]'' by Jef Czekaj - This strip's titular pair of a girl and her dim-witted grandfather started out searching for Stephen, the Largest Shark in the World. Their first few story arcs were reprinted in a graphic novel in 2006.
* ''"[[Teeny Weeny, the Tiniest Hot Dog in the Universe!]]"'' by Mark Martin - A miniature hot dog with lots of enthusiasm.
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* ''[[Teeny Weeny, the Tiniest Hot Dog in the Universe!]]'' by Mark Martin - A miniature hot dog with lots of enthusiasm.
* ''"[[Karmopolis]]"'' by Nick Bertozzi--Adventure strip in a world where everyone and everything is on wheels.
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* ''[[Karmopolis]]'' by Nick Bertozzi - An adventure strip in a world where everyone and everything is on wheels.
* ''"[[The Gag Station]]"'' by various. One panel gags, often featuring cartoonists such as Johnny Ryan, Mark Newgarden, Ellen Forney, Steve Weissman, Felipe Galindo, Ian Baker, and Mark Martin.
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* ''[[The Gag Station]]'' by various artists. These always consisted of one-panel gags, often featuring cartoonists such as Johnny Ryan, Mark Newgarden, Ellen Forney, Steve Weissman, Felipe Galindo, Ian Baker, and Mark Martin. A few issues were devoted to having the Comic Book consist entirely of ''Gag Station'' panels, with Nicktoon characters even appearing in some.
 
* ''[[The Uncredibly Confabulated Tales of Lucinda Ziggles]]'' by Andy Ristaino — A little girl gets involved in fantastic adventures that nobody ever believes.
 
* ''[[The Uncredibly Confabulated Tales of Lucinda Ziggles]]'' by Andy Ristaino — A little girl gets involved in fantastic adventures that nobody ever believes.
   
In addition, ''Nickelodeon Magazine''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> Comic Book also featured comics from characters of the network's programming, which usually appeared just before a season premiere or special movie event for the property on the actual series. Among the Nicktoons that have been featured in the Comic Book:
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''Nickelodeon Magazine''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> Comic Book also featured comics based on the Nicktoons, which usually appeared when the shows themselves were about to air a season premiere or special episode. Among the Nicktoons that were featured in the Comic Book:
   
 
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* ''[[Aaahh!!! Real Monsters]]''
 
* ''[[Aaahh!!! Real Monsters]]''
 
* ''[[Hey Arnold!]]''
 
* ''[[Hey Arnold!]]''
* ''[[Angry Beavers]]''
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* ''[[The Angry Beavers]]''
 
* ''[[CatDog]]''
 
* ''[[CatDog]]''
 
* ''[[KaBlam!]]''
 
* ''[[KaBlam!]]''
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*''Morph than Meets the Eye'' - two celebrities' faces are morphed together in a five-step process.
 
*''Morph than Meets the Eye'' - two celebrities' faces are morphed together in a five-step process.
 
*''Revolting but True Facts'' - Gross facts presents in green-and-white comic style, always near the end of the magazine.
 
*''Revolting but True Facts'' - Gross facts presents in green-and-white comic style, always near the end of the magazine.
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*''Annoying Songs''-Song parody poems occasionally appeared in some issues with themes such as travel, school, showers, bathing, 1996, summer and America.
   
 
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== Cover gallery ==
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No Image 2.png|Summer(?) 1990
 
No Image 2.png|Summer(?) 1990
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Nickelodeon magazine cover august 1996 rugrats.jpg|August 1996
 
Nickelodeon magazine cover august 1996 rugrats.jpg|August 1996
 
Nickelodeon Magazine cover Sept 1996 Tim Allen.jpg|September 1996
 
Nickelodeon Magazine cover Sept 1996 Tim Allen.jpg|September 1996
Nickelodeon Magazine cover October 1996 Aaah Real Monsters.jpg|October 1996
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Nickelodeon Magazine cover October 1996 Aaah Real Monsters.jpg|October 1996 (Cover A)
 
Nickelodeon Magazine cover November 1996 Michael Jordan.jpg|November 1996
 
Nickelodeon Magazine cover November 1996 Michael Jordan.jpg|November 1996
 
Nickelodeon magazine cover december 1996 arnold schwarzenegger.jpg|December 1996
 
Nickelodeon magazine cover december 1996 arnold schwarzenegger.jpg|December 1996
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Nickelodeon Magazine cover August 1998 Hey Arnold Angry Beavers.jpg|August 1998
 
Nickelodeon Magazine cover August 1998 Hey Arnold Angry Beavers.jpg|August 1998
 
Nickelodeon magazine cover september 1998 drew barrymore.jpg|September 1998
 
Nickelodeon magazine cover september 1998 drew barrymore.jpg|September 1998
No Image 2.png|October 1998 (Cover A)
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NickMag_October_1998_(A).jpg|October 1998 (Cover A)
 
Nickelodeon magazine cover october 1998 catdog.jpg|October 1998 (Cover B)
 
Nickelodeon magazine cover october 1998 catdog.jpg|October 1998 (Cover B)
 
Nickelodeon Magazine cover November 1998 Rugrats Movie.jpg|November 1998
 
Nickelodeon Magazine cover November 1998 Rugrats Movie.jpg|November 1998
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Nickelodeon Magazine cover Jan Feb 1999 Brandy.jpg|January/February 1999
 
Nickelodeon Magazine cover Jan Feb 1999 Brandy.jpg|January/February 1999
 
Nickelodeon Magazine cover March 1999 The Wild Thornberrys.jpg|March 1999
 
Nickelodeon Magazine cover March 1999 The Wild Thornberrys.jpg|March 1999
No Image 2.png|April 1999
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6April1999cov.jpg|April 1999
 
Nickelodeon Magazine cover May 1999 Kids Choice Awards.jpg|May 1999
 
Nickelodeon Magazine cover May 1999 Kids Choice Awards.jpg|May 1999
 
Nickelodeon magazine cover june july 1999 jake lloyd star wars.jpg|June/July 1999
 
Nickelodeon magazine cover june july 1999 jake lloyd star wars.jpg|June/July 1999
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Nickelodeon Magazine cover June July 2000 Nsync.jpg|June/July 2000
 
Nickelodeon Magazine cover June July 2000 Nsync.jpg|June/July 2000
 
Nickelodeon magazine cover august 2000 spongebob.jpg|August 2000
 
Nickelodeon magazine cover august 2000 spongebob.jpg|August 2000
Nickelodeon Magazine cover September 2000 Marion Jones.jpg|September 2000
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Nickelodeon Magazine cover September 2000 Marion Jones.jpg|September 2000 (Cover A)
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Nickelodeon Magazine cover Sept 2000 Rocket Power.jpg|September 2000 (Cover B)
 
Nickelodeon magazine cover october 2000 carson daly.jpg|October 2000
 
Nickelodeon magazine cover october 2000 carson daly.jpg|October 2000
 
Nickelodeon Magazine cover November 2000 Rugrats in Paris.jpg|November 2000
 
Nickelodeon Magazine cover November 2000 Rugrats in Paris.jpg|November 2000
 
Nickelodeon Magazine cover December 2000 Robotic Dog.jpg|December 2000
 
Nickelodeon Magazine cover December 2000 Robotic Dog.jpg|December 2000
No Image 2.png|January/February 2001
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Nick Mag January 2001.jpg|January/February 2001
 
Nickelodeon Magazine cover March 2001 NSYNC.jpg|March 2001
 
Nickelodeon Magazine cover March 2001 NSYNC.jpg|March 2001
 
Nickelodeon Magazine cover April 2001 Kids Choice Awards.jpg|April 2001
 
Nickelodeon Magazine cover April 2001 Kids Choice Awards.jpg|April 2001
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Nkmg801a.gif|August 2001
 
Nickelodeon Magazine cover September 2001 Destinys Child.jpg|September 2001
 
Nickelodeon Magazine cover September 2001 Destinys Child.jpg|September 2001
No Image 2.png|October 2001
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22012E17-189C-4703-A89F-D78DD44700D3.jpeg|October 2001
 
Nickelodeon Magazine cover November 2001 Monsters Inc.jpg|November 2001
 
Nickelodeon Magazine cover November 2001 Monsters Inc.jpg|November 2001
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NickMag December 2001.jpg|December 2001/January 2002
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NickMag February 2002.jpg|February 2002
No Image 2.png|April 2002
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NickMag March 2002.jpg|March 2002
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3594AB7D-5645-4EC7-81C1-832D4E87D204.jpeg|April 2002
 
Nickelodeon Magazine cover May 2002 Tobey Maguire Spider-Man.jpg|May 2002
 
Nickelodeon Magazine cover May 2002 Tobey Maguire Spider-Man.jpg|May 2002
 
NickMag June July2002.jpg|June/July 2002
 
NickMag June July2002.jpg|June/July 2002
 
Nickelodeon Magazine cover August_2002 Spy Kids.jpg|August 2002
 
Nickelodeon Magazine cover August_2002 Spy Kids.jpg|August 2002
 
NickMag Sept2002.jpg|September 2002
 
NickMag Sept2002.jpg|September 2002
No Image 2.png|October 2002
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NickMag October 2002.jpg|October 2002
 
Nickelodeon Magazine cover November 2002 Harry Potter Chamber of Secrets.jpg|November 2002
 
Nickelodeon Magazine cover November 2002 Harry Potter Chamber of Secrets.jpg|November 2002
No Image 2.png|December 2002/January 2003
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NickMag December 2002.jpg|December 2002/January 2003
 
Nickelodeon Magazine cover February 2003 Avril Lavigne.jpg|February 2003
 
Nickelodeon Magazine cover February 2003 Avril Lavigne.jpg|February 2003
 
Nickelodeon Magazine cover March 2003 SpongeBob.jpg|March 2003
 
Nickelodeon Magazine cover March 2003 SpongeBob.jpg|March 2003
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Nickelodeon Magazine cover September 2003 Lil Romeo Miller.jpg|September 2003
 
Nickelodeon Magazine cover September 2003 Lil Romeo Miller.jpg|September 2003
 
NickMag October2003.jpg|October 2003
 
NickMag October2003.jpg|October 2003
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NickMag November 2003.jpg|November 2003
 
Nickelodeon Magazine cover December January 2004 All Grown Up Rugrats.jpg|December 2003/January 2004
 
Nickelodeon Magazine cover December January 2004 All Grown Up Rugrats.jpg|December 2003/January 2004
 
NickMag Feb2004.jpg|February 2004
 
NickMag Feb2004.jpg|February 2004
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Nickelodeon Magazine cover May 2004 Shrek 2 Cameron Diaz.jpg|May 2004
 
Nickelodeon Magazine cover May 2004 Shrek 2 Cameron Diaz.jpg|May 2004
 
Nickelodeon magazine cover june july 2004 harry potter.jpg|June/July 2004
 
Nickelodeon magazine cover june july 2004 harry potter.jpg|June/July 2004
Nick Mag August 2004.jpg|August 2004
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Nickelodeon Magazine cover August 2004 Spider-Man 2.jpg|August 2004
 
NickMag September 2004.jpg|September 2004
 
NickMag September 2004.jpg|September 2004
 
Nickelodeon Magazine cover October 2004 Shark Tale.jpg|October 2004
 
Nickelodeon Magazine cover October 2004 Shark Tale.jpg|October 2004
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Nickelodeon Magazine cover March 2006 SpongeBob_Lost_in_Time.jpg|March 2006
 
Nickelodeon Magazine cover March 2006 SpongeBob_Lost_in_Time.jpg|March 2006
 
Nickelodeon Magazine cover April 2006 Kids Choice Awards.jpg|April 2006
 
Nickelodeon Magazine cover April 2006 Kids Choice Awards.jpg|April 2006
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2E445CA2-A301-4C81-B109-5F86171DE615.jpeg|May 2006
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Nick Mag June July 2006.jpg|June/July 2006
 
Nick Mag June July 2006.jpg|June/July 2006
 
NickMag August 2006.jpg|August 2006
 
NickMag August 2006.jpg|August 2006
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2CEFE27F-B654-4ACC-B353-7B426EDDC718.jpeg|September 2006
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83EA14AB-1112-4D99-9CCE-9E9C81AA9174.jpeg|October 2006
 
Nick Magazine cover Nov 2006 Flushed Away.jpg|November 2006
 
Nick Magazine cover Nov 2006 Flushed Away.jpg|November 2006
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26DEC2006cov.jpg|December 2006/January 2007
 
Nickelodeon Magazine cover February 2007 Avatar.jpg|February 2007
 
Nickelodeon Magazine cover February 2007 Avatar.jpg|February 2007
 
OOI022.jpg|March 2007
 
OOI022.jpg|March 2007
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7C0E6526-AF21-4209-BA82-5A6404148A73.jpeg|April 2007
 
Nickelodeon Magazine cover May 2007 Spider-Man 3.jpg|May 2007
 
Nickelodeon Magazine cover May 2007 Spider-Man 3.jpg|May 2007
 
NickMag June July 2007.jpg|June/July 2007
 
NickMag June July 2007.jpg|June/July 2007
 
Nick_Magazine_cover_Aug_2007_Harry_Potter_Order_Phoenix.jpg|August 2007
 
Nick_Magazine_cover_Aug_2007_Harry_Potter_Order_Phoenix.jpg|August 2007
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NickMag September 2007.jpg|September 2007
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NickMag February 2008.jpg|October 2007
NickMag November 2007 (subscriber cover).jpg|November 2007 (subscriber cover)
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NickMag November 2007.jpg|November 2007
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NickMag December 2007 (subscriber cover).jpg|December 2007/January 2008 (subscriber cover)
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NickMag December 2007 (newsstand).jpg|December 2007/January 2008 (newsstand cover)
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CE51A385-DC6A-4BF0-B7DA-54BA51484CF9.jpeg|February 2008
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NickMag March 2008.jpg|March 2008
 
Nick Mag April 2008.jpg|April 2008
 
Nick Mag April 2008.jpg|April 2008
 
NickMag May2008.jpg|May 2008
 
NickMag May2008.jpg|May 2008
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NickMag Aug2008.jpg|August 2008
 
NickMag Aug2008.jpg|August 2008
 
Nick Magazine cover Sept 2008 Jonas Brothers.jpg|September 2008
 
Nick Magazine cover Sept 2008 Jonas Brothers.jpg|September 2008
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October 2008.jpg|October 2008
 
Nickelodeon Magazine cover Nick Mag November 2008 Madagascar 2.jpg|November 2008
 
Nickelodeon Magazine cover Nick Mag November 2008 Madagascar 2.jpg|November 2008
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D55D8DEC-D44F-4679-8D50-310B01257970.jpeg|December 2008/January 2009
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NickMag February 2009.jpg|February 2009
 
SpongeBobNickMagBubblecoverpublished800.jpg|March 2009
 
SpongeBobNickMagBubblecoverpublished800.jpg|March 2009
 
NickMag April 2009.jpg|April 2009
 
NickMag April 2009.jpg|April 2009
 
NickMag May2009.jpg|May 2009
 
NickMag May2009.jpg|May 2009
 
Nick Magazine cover June 2009 Summer movies.jpg|June 2009
 
Nick Magazine cover June 2009 Summer movies.jpg|June 2009
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Nick-magazine-daniel-radcliffe-6727736-773-1024.jpg|July 2009
Nickelodeon Magazine cover July 2009 Harry Potter Half Blood Prince.jpg|July 2009
 
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NickMag August 2009.jpg|August 2009
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3B4E8A5C-9ED1-42B8-8CDB-41295B569FDC.jpeg|September 2009
 
Nick Magazine cover Oct 2009 SpongeBoo.jpg|October 2009
 
Nick Magazine cover Oct 2009 SpongeBoo.jpg|October 2009
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Nick Magazine November 2009 SpongeBob Thanks a Lot.jpg|November 2009
 
SpongeBobNickLastLevels.jpg|December 2009/January 2010
 
SpongeBobNickLastLevels.jpg|December 2009/January 2010
 
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Nickelodeon Magazine Papercutz 11 May 2016.jpg|May 2016
 
Nickelodeon Magazine Papercutz 11 May 2016.jpg|May 2016
 
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== Specials ==
 
== Specials ==
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''GaS: Games and Sports for Kids'' was a supplemental short magazine (around 10 pages) that came sealed in plastic with some ''Nickelodeon Magazine'' issues. The magazine would feature sports word and puzzle games, and interviews with sports celebrities.
 
''GaS: Games and Sports for Kids'' was a supplemental short magazine (around 10 pages) that came sealed in plastic with some ''Nickelodeon Magazine'' issues. The magazine would feature sports word and puzzle games, and interviews with sports celebrities.
 
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No_Image_2.png|May 1999<p>Get Ready for Summer
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4427D21D-86F0-4254-A42C-44CB18BD8607.jpeg|May 1999<p>Get Ready for Summer
 
Nickelodeon_GAS_Games_and_Sports_cover_August_1999_Mike_Piazza.jpg|August 1999<p>Get Your Puzzles... Piazza...Pokemon...Here!
 
Nickelodeon_GAS_Games_and_Sports_cover_August_1999_Mike_Piazza.jpg|August 1999<p>Get Your Puzzles... Piazza...Pokemon...Here!
No_Image_2.png|October 1999<p>Jump on Board
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30783B9B-F110-4BCF-8876-C9E3641DD6C9.jpeg|October 1999<p>Jump on Board
 
Nickelodeon Magazine GAS games and sports cover December 1999 Wayne Gretzky.jpg|December 1999<p>Pucker Up with Wayne Gretzky
 
Nickelodeon Magazine GAS games and sports cover December 1999 Wayne Gretzky.jpg|December 1999<p>Pucker Up with Wayne Gretzky
 
Nickelodeon GAS Games and Sports cover April 2000 NBA moms.jpg|April 2000<p>NBA Moms Dish on Their Sons
 
Nickelodeon GAS Games and Sports cover April 2000 NBA moms.jpg|April 2000<p>NBA Moms Dish on Their Sons
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839FA8FC-D886-48CC-93B2-1D311F049F80.jpeg|June/July 2000<p>take a big break
 
Nickelodeon GAS games and sports cover september 2000 kevin hartman.jpg|September 2000<p>Hole-y Goalie!
 
Nickelodeon GAS games and sports cover september 2000 kevin hartman.jpg|September 2000<p>Hole-y Goalie!
 
Nickelodeon GAS Games and Sports cover November 2000 Hat Trick.jpg|November 2000<p>Hat Trick
 
Nickelodeon GAS Games and Sports cover November 2000 Hat Trick.jpg|November 2000<p>Hat Trick
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6FF7382B-580E-4AD0-9425-8C86AEB05042.jpeg|April 2001<p>Power Play
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Nickelodeon Magazine was a children's magazine published by the television network of the same name. It was first published in 1990 at a cover price of $1.95, but also had free distribution with a purchase from participating Pizza Hut restaurants; this first version of the magazine only saw two issues of release. The magazine returned to production in Summer 1993. Originally published on a quarterly basis, it switched to bi-monthly with February/March 1994 issue. It then went to 10 times per year starting March 1995, with the bi-monthly December/January and June/July issue; it continued a monthly schedule up through the magazine's closure in December 2009.

In spite of being related to the network it is named after, Nickelodeon Magazine covered all sorts of topics for kids, whether inside the network or outside (though with an obvious preference for Nickelodeon programming over that of competitor networks such as the Disney Channel and Cartoon Network). It contained informative non-fiction pieces, humor, interviews, comics, pranks, and recipes (such as green slime cake or pranks containing slime).

The magazine's mascot was Zelda Van Gutters, a Lakeland Terrier dog who appeared throughout the magazine with snarky commentary about the contents of each page. On the table of contents, Zelda usually showed up to introduce herself as the magazine's "roving reporter". She was also the star of the magazine's regular photo comic strip "Ruffing It".

In May 2006, the magazine received a makeover in the form of a new logo but the insides such as the comic book stayed the same.

On June 3, 2009, the Magazine Group division of Nickelodeon announced the discontinuation of the magazine "by the end of 2009", along with sister publication Nick Jr. Magazine,[1][2] due to economic conditions and the declining influence of magazines for children and teenagers.[3] During the months leading up to the magazine's demise, the magazine suffered from falling circulation and advertising numbers.[4] The magazine ended at 159 issues in December 2009.

In 2015, it was announced that Nickelodeon Magazine would resume publication under management of Papercutz.[5] The first new issue was published on June 24 of that year. However, only eleven issues of the new Nickelodeon Magazine were published before it was cancelled again the following summer.

The Comic Book

Every issue of Nickelodeon Magazine included a section called "The Comic Book". Usually, this insert featured regular comic strips from underground artists. The original editor of the section was Anne D. Bernstein. Since 1997 the comics editor was Chris Duffy, who was joined by Dave Roman a few years later. Comics regularly featured in Nickelodeon Magazine's Comic Book:

  • Scene But Not Heard by Sam Henderson - The going-ons of a pink man and a bear, who compulsively pull pranks on each other. As the strip's name suggests, the comic is made entirely of pictures with no dialogue or sound.
  • Southern Fried Fugitives by Simon and Kim Deitch - The continuing adventures of a quartet of fried chicken pieces brought to life by a thunderstorm. This serial ran from April/May 1994 to December 1999.
  • Sam Hill & Ray-9 by Mark Martin - A boy and his robot dog.
  • The Adventures of Underpants-On-His-Head Man by Michael Kupperman - Originally appeared as one of "the worst comic book superheroes ever". He is a businessman who, as his name suggests, wears his underwear on his head. His archenemy is his coworker, Pants-On-His-Head Man.
  • Patty-Cake by Scott Roberts - A bossy little blonde with a flower in her hair.
  • Fiona of the Felines by Terry LaBan - A girl who was raised by cats. Her strips are occasionally accompanied by a similar strip titled Warren of the Worms.
  • Smudgy and Scribbly by P. Shaw! - Two "astonishing inventor" robots run into trouble testing their inventions.
  • Impy & Wormer by James Kochalka - These marginal comic strips (featured at the bottom of the pages, under the regular strips) feature a dim-witted bug who does not speak proper English and constantly bothers a grouchy worm.
  • Juanita & Clem by Craig Thompson
  • Cody by Bobby London- This strip's title character is often misled by the fibs told by his grandfather, Poppy.
  • Grampa and Julie, Shark Hunters by Jef Czekaj - This strip's titular pair of a girl and her dim-witted grandfather started out searching for Stephen, the Largest Shark in the World. Their first few story arcs were reprinted in a graphic novel in 2006.
  • Teeny Weeny, the Tiniest Hot Dog in the Universe! by Mark Martin - A miniature hot dog with lots of enthusiasm.
  • Karmopolis by Nick Bertozzi - An adventure strip in a world where everyone and everything is on wheels.
  • The Gag Station by various artists. These always consisted of one-panel gags, often featuring cartoonists such as Johnny Ryan, Mark Newgarden, Ellen Forney, Steve Weissman, Felipe Galindo, Ian Baker, and Mark Martin. A few issues were devoted to having the Comic Book consist entirely of Gag Station panels, with Nicktoon characters even appearing in some.
  • The Uncredibly Confabulated Tales of Lucinda Ziggles by Andy Ristaino — A little girl gets involved in fantastic adventures that nobody ever believes.

Nickelodeon Magazine's Comic Book also featured comics based on the Nicktoons, which usually appeared when the shows themselves were about to air a season premiere or special episode. Among the Nicktoons that were featured in the Comic Book:

In the last few issues of the magazine's original run, the comics became spread out throughout the magazine, rather than appearing in only one section. This format would be used during the magazine's short-lived revival under Papercutz, which featured comics based on Breadwinners, Sanjay and Craig, Pig Goat Banana Cricket, and Harvey Beaks. (Comics based on The Loud House were also planned for inclusion in the magazine before it ceased publication.)

Regular Features

  • Ask the Boss Lady/Hey Herb! - Readers ask questions to the president of Nickelodeon, originally Geraldine Laybourne and later Herb Scannell.
  • Ooze News (later Inside Nick) - Interviews and features about upcoming Nickelodeon shows.
  • Dear Alien-Readers write in to ask questions to an alien called QZ (which is short for QZXLXZQ), who knows about everything in the universe.
  • Say What? - A funny picture with speech bubbles above the characters is presented in one issue, and reader submissions about what they might be saying is published in a later issue.
  • Morph than Meets the Eye - two celebrities' faces are morphed together in a five-step process.
  • Revolting but True Facts - Gross facts presents in green-and-white comic style, always near the end of the magazine.
  • Annoying Songs-Song parody poems occasionally appeared in some issues with themes such as travel, school, showers, bathing, 1996, summer and America.

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Specials

Main article: Nickelodeon Magazine Presents
Nickelodeon Magazine Presents logo with book

Nickelodeon Magazine Presents, later retitled Nickelodeon Comics, was a series of one-shot special issues put out by Nickelodeon Magazine. The specials often prominently featured a selected Nicktoon, usually to promote a special episode of the show that was about to air. These magazines mainly contained comics, consisting of both newly-made stories and two-page shorts reprinted from Nickelodeon Magazine, but also featured articles, puzzles, and poster inserts.

GaS: Games and Sports for Kids

GaS: Games and Sports for Kids was a supplemental short magazine (around 10 pages) that came sealed in plastic with some Nickelodeon Magazine issues. The magazine would feature sports word and puzzle games, and interviews with sports celebrities.

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