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⚫ | '''''Nickelodeon Magazine''''' was a children's magazine published by [[Nickelodeon]]. 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 began regular publication in Summer [[1993]]. Originally published on a quarterly basis, it switched to bi-monthly with the 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 December [[2009]]. |
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⚫ | '''''Nickelodeon Magazine''''' was a children's magazine published by [[Nickelodeon |
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− | 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 |
+ | 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). 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". |
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". |
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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 |
+ | On June 3, 2009, the Magazine Group division of Nickelodeon announced the discontinuation of the magazine by the end of the year, along with sister publication ''Nick Jr. Magazine'',<ref>[http://archive.today/2009.06.08-065534/http://www.multichannel.com/article/278339-Nickelodeon_Magazine_Closing.php http://www.multichannel.com/article/278339-Nickelodeon_Magazine_Closing.php]</ref><ref>[http://archive.today/2009.06.07-081009/http://www.mediaweek.com/mw/content_display/news/magazines-newspapers/e3ia63351ea832b17bfa7744945d45ac128 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 after 159 issues in December 2009. |
− | 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 |
+ | In [[2015]], it was announced that ''Nickelodeon Magazine'' would resume publication under management of {{W|Papercutz (publisher)|Papercutz}}.<ref>[http://archive.today/2015.03.04-135337/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, 2015. 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 == |
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− | 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. |
+ | 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. |
+ | * ''[[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 |
+ | * ''[[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. |
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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. |
+ | * ''[[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. |
+ | * ''[[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''. |
+ | * ''[[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. |
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* ''[[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. |
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* ''[[Juanita & Clem]]'' by Craig Thompson |
* ''[[Juanita & Clem]]'' by Craig Thompson |
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* ''[[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. |
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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. |
+ | * ''[[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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+ | * ''[[Karmopolis]]'' by Nick Bertozzi - An adventure strip in a world where everyone and everything is on wheels. |
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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 April issues (in the spirit of April Fools Day) were devoted to having the Comic Book consist entirely of ''Gag Station'' panels, with Nicktoon characters even appearing in some, as well as a side story (some of which star characters from other comics like Teenie Weenie and Impy and Wormer, others feature original characters) taking place within the margins that interact with some of the panels . |
* ''[[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. |
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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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* ''[[Rocket Power]]'' |
* ''[[Rocket Power]]'' |
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− | * ''[[The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron |
+ | * ''[[The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius]]'' |
* ''[[As Told By Ginger]]'' |
* ''[[As Told By Ginger]]'' |
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* ''[[The Fairly OddParents]]'' |
* ''[[The Fairly OddParents]]'' |
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* ''[[Avatar: The Last Airbender]]'' |
* ''[[Avatar: The Last Airbender]]'' |
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* ''[[Catscratch]]'' |
* ''[[Catscratch]]'' |
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+ | *"[[The X's]]" |
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+ | *"[[El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera]]" |
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− | 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.) |
+ | 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. ''SpongeBob SquarePants'' comics were oddly absent from the 2015-16 iteration, likely due to the show being licensed to Bongo Comics at the time.) |
==Regular Features== |
==Regular Features== |
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*''Ask the Boss Lady''/''Hey Herb!'' - Readers ask questions to the president of Nickelodeon, originally [[Geraldine Laybourne]] and later [[Herb Scannell]]. |
*''Ask the Boss Lady''/''Hey Herb!'' - Readers ask questions to the president of Nickelodeon, originally [[Geraldine Laybourne]] and later [[Herb Scannell]]. |
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− | *''Ooze News'' (later ''Inside Nick'') - Interviews and features about upcoming Nickelodeon shows. |
+ | *''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. |
*''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. |
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*''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. |
*''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. |
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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. |
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*''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 |
+ | *''[[Annoying Songs]]'' - Song parody poems occasionally appeared in some issues with themes such as travel, school, showers, bathing, 1996, summer and America. |
== Cover gallery == |
== Cover gallery == |
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− | No Image 2.png|Summer(?) 1990 |
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Nickelodeon Magazine Premiere Issue 1990 Chevy Chase Pizza Hut.jpg|Fall(?) 1990 |
Nickelodeon Magazine Premiere Issue 1990 Chevy Chase Pizza Hut.jpg|Fall(?) 1990 |
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+ | Nickelodeon Magazine cover Sept 1990 Kid n Play.jpg|September 1990 |
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NickMag Summer1993.jpg|Summer 1993 |
NickMag Summer1993.jpg|Summer 1993 |
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Nickelodeon Magazine cover Fall 1993 Zelda Van Gutters.jpg|Fall 1993 |
Nickelodeon Magazine cover Fall 1993 Zelda Van Gutters.jpg|Fall 1993 |
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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 |
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Nickelodeon magazine cover september 1998 drew barrymore.jpg|September 1998 |
Nickelodeon magazine cover september 1998 drew barrymore.jpg|September 1998 |
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− | + | NickMag_October_1998_(A).jpg|October 1998 (Cover A) |
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Nickelodeon magazine cover october 1998 catdog.jpg|October 1998 (Cover B) |
Nickelodeon magazine cover october 1998 catdog.jpg|October 1998 (Cover B) |
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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 June July 2000 Nsync.jpg|June/July 2000 |
Nickelodeon Magazine cover June July 2000 Nsync.jpg|June/July 2000 |
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Nickelodeon magazine cover august 2000 spongebob.jpg|August 2000 |
Nickelodeon magazine cover august 2000 spongebob.jpg|August 2000 |
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− | Nickelodeon Magazine cover September 2000 Marion Jones.jpg|September 2000 |
+ | Nickelodeon Magazine cover September 2000 Marion Jones.jpg|September 2000 (Cover A) |
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Nickelodeon magazine cover october 2000 carson daly.jpg|October 2000 |
Nickelodeon magazine cover october 2000 carson daly.jpg|October 2000 |
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Nickelodeon Magazine cover November 2000 Rugrats in Paris.jpg|November 2000 |
Nickelodeon Magazine cover November 2000 Rugrats in Paris.jpg|November 2000 |
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Nickelodeon Magazine cover September 2001 Destinys Child.jpg|September 2001 |
Nickelodeon Magazine cover September 2001 Destinys Child.jpg|September 2001 |
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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 |
NickMag December 2001.jpg|December 2001/January 2002 |
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NickMag February 2002.jpg|February 2002 |
NickMag February 2002.jpg|February 2002 |
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NickMag March 2002.jpg|March 2002 |
NickMag March 2002.jpg|March 2002 |
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Nickelodeon Magazine cover May 2002 Tobey Maguire Spider-Man.jpg|May 2002 |
Nickelodeon Magazine cover May 2002 Tobey Maguire Spider-Man.jpg|May 2002 |
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NickMag June July2002.jpg|June/July 2002 |
NickMag June July2002.jpg|June/July 2002 |
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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 |
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Nickelodeon magazine cover june july 2004 harry potter.jpg|June/July 2004 |
Nickelodeon magazine cover june july 2004 harry potter.jpg|June/July 2004 |
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− | + | Nickelodeon Magazine cover August 2004 Spider-Man 2.jpg|August 2004 |
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NickMag September 2004.jpg|September 2004 |
NickMag September 2004.jpg|September 2004 |
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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 December January 2006 Narnia.jpg|December 2005/January 2006 |
Nickelodeon Magazine cover December January 2006 Narnia.jpg|December 2005/January 2006 |
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NickMag Feb2006.jpg|February 2006 (Cover A) |
NickMag Feb2006.jpg|February 2006 (Cover A) |
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− | + | NickMag February 2006 Cover B.jpeg|February 2006 (Cover B) |
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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 |
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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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+ | NickMag May 2006.jpg|May 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 |
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NickMag August 2006.jpg|August 2006 |
NickMag August 2006.jpg|August 2006 |
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+ | Nickelodeon-magazine-october-2006 1 ffdde1fc26643d429f88f8d2653f6a68.jpg|October 2006 |
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− | 83EA14AB-1112-4D99-9CCE-9E9C81AA9174.jpeg|October 2006 |
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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 |
26DEC2006cov.jpg|December 2006/January 2007 |
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Nickelodeon Magazine cover February 2007 Avatar.jpg|February 2007 |
Nickelodeon Magazine cover February 2007 Avatar.jpg|February 2007 |
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OOI022.jpg|March 2007 |
OOI022.jpg|March 2007 |
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− | + | NickMag Apirl 2007.jpg|April 2007 |
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Nickelodeon Magazine cover May 2007 Spider-Man 3.jpg|May 2007 |
Nickelodeon Magazine cover May 2007 Spider-Man 3.jpg|May 2007 |
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NickMag June July 2007.jpg|June/July 2007 |
NickMag June July 2007.jpg|June/July 2007 |
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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 |
NickMag September 2007.jpg|September 2007 |
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NickMag November 2007.jpg|November 2007 |
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 Aug2008.jpg|August 2008 |
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Nick Magazine cover Sept 2008 Jonas Brothers.jpg|September 2008 |
Nick Magazine cover Sept 2008 Jonas Brothers.jpg|September 2008 |
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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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NickMag February 2009.jpg|February 2009 |
NickMag February 2009.jpg|February 2009 |
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SpongeBobNickMagBubblecoverpublished800.jpg|March 2009 |
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Nick-magazine-daniel-radcliffe-6727736-773-1024.jpg|July 2009 |
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NickMag August 2009.jpg|August 2009 |
NickMag August 2009.jpg|August 2009 |
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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 |
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SpongeBobNickLastLevels.jpg|December 2009/January 2010 |
SpongeBobNickLastLevels.jpg|December 2009/January 2010 |
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Nickelodeon Magazine Papercutz 1 July 2015.png|July 2015 |
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== GaS: Games and Sports for Kids == |
== GaS: Games and Sports for Kids == |
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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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− | 4427D21D-86F0-4254-A42C-44CB18BD8607.jpeg|May 1999<p>Get Ready for Summer |
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+ | Nick GaS May 1999.jpg|May 1999 |
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− | Nickelodeon_GAS_Games_and_Sports_cover_August_1999_Mike_Piazza.jpg|August 1999 |
+ | Nickelodeon_GAS_Games_and_Sports_cover_August_1999_Mike_Piazza.jpg|August 1999 |
− | 30783B9B-F110-4BCF-8876-C9E3641DD6C9.jpeg|October 1999<p>Jump on Board |
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+ | Nick GaS October 1999.jpg|October 1999 |
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− | Nickelodeon Magazine GAS games and sports cover December 1999 Wayne Gretzky.jpg|December 1999<p>Pucker Up with Wayne Gretzky |
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− | Nickelodeon GAS |
+ | Nickelodeon Magazine GAS games and sports cover December 1999 Wayne Gretzky.jpg|December 1999 |
+ | Nickelodeon GAS Games and Sports cover April 2000 NBA moms.jpg|April 2000 |
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− | 839FA8FC-D886-48CC-93B2-1D311F049F80.jpeg|June/July 2000<p>take a big break |
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+ | Nick GaS Summer 2000.jpg|June/July 2000 |
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− | Nickelodeon GAS |
+ | Nickelodeon GAS games and sports cover september 2000 kevin hartman.jpg|September 2000 |
+ | Nickelodeon GAS Games and Sports cover November 2000 Hat Trick.jpg|November 2000 |
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− | 6FF7382B-580E-4AD0-9425-8C86AEB05042.jpeg|April 2001<p>Power Play |
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+ | Nick GaS April 2001.jpg|April 2001 |
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− | CD13FC70-80E7-4DAD-883F-1BB36C2E20D9.jpeg|June/July 2001<p>A-Rod Gives Us the Nod |
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+ | Nick GaS Summer 2001.jpg|June/July 2001 |
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− | Nickelodeon_Magazine_GAS_games_and_sports_cover_September_2001_Brian_McBride.jpg|September 2001 |
+ | Nickelodeon_Magazine_GAS_games_and_sports_cover_September_2001_Brian_McBride.jpg|September 2001 |
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==Commercials== |
==Commercials== |
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Nickelodeon Magazine commercial (2003-06) |
Nickelodeon Magazine commercial (2003-06) |
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Nickelodeon Magazine PLEASE |
Nickelodeon Magazine PLEASE |
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Nickelodeon Magazine Television Commercial 1994 |
Nickelodeon Magazine Television Commercial 1994 |
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Nickelodeon Magazine Ad- Got That (2000) |
Nickelodeon Magazine Ad- Got That (2000) |
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+ | ==Logos== |
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+ | Nickelodeon Magazine 1993.svg|1993-2003 |
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+ | Nickelodeon Magazine 2000.svg|2000-2003 |
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+ | Nickelodeon Magazine 2003.svg|2003-2006 |
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+ | Nickelodeon Magazine 2006.svg|2006-2009 |
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+ | Nickelodeon Magazine 2015.svg|2015-2016 |
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Latest revision as of 22:21, 14 March 2024
Nickelodeon Magazine was a children's magazine published by Nickelodeon. 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 began regular publication in Summer 1993. Originally published on a quarterly basis, it switched to bi-monthly with the 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 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). 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 the year, 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 after 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, 2015. 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 April issues (in the spirit of April Fools Day) were devoted to having the Comic Book consist entirely of Gag Station panels, with Nicktoon characters even appearing in some, as well as a side story (some of which star characters from other comics like Teenie Weenie and Impy and Wormer, others feature original characters) taking place within the margins that interact with some of the panels .
- 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. SpongeBob SquarePants comics were oddly absent from the 2015-16 iteration, likely due to the show being licensed to Bongo Comics at the time.)
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.
Cover gallery
Specials
- Main article: Nickelodeon Magazine Presents
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.
Commercials
Logos
References
- ↑ http://www.multichannel.com/article/278339-Nickelodeon_Magazine_Closing.php
- ↑ http://www.mediaweek.com/mw/content_display/news/magazines-newspapers/e3ia63351ea832b17bfa7744945d45ac128
- ↑ Los Angeles Times: "SpongeBob's still a hit on the screen but a dud on the newsstand", 6/3/2009.
- ↑ Comics Reporter: "Nickelodeon Magazine Canceled", 6/4/2009.
- ↑ Papercutz.com: Nickelodeon and Papercutz Announce "First Look Deal"