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Postby Astro Forever » 18 years ago

"Strange Wings" wrote:Yeah, I think it's justifiable since alongside with the Gaston comics, another series came up called 'Spirou & Fantasio'. Was it that you had in mind?
Yes. I forgot to write it. :unsure:

Neither am I, but I think it's evident that Franquin has somewhat of updated his style in drawing in the later volumes to follow. Maybe it was just a cause of getting used at drawing them? :D
I hadn't payed a close attention to your scan. Of course, when I did, it was obvious. :D It might have striked me more if I had had the books in my hands (but then you spotted it from my scans anyway, so maybe my sense of observation was off!).

Yes, I think the artists get better at drawing their own characters with time. Tintin doesn't look as good in "Le lotus bleu" (after page 5) or "L'oreille cassée" - I know there were earliers albums, but they had been redrawn and rearranged, which is why the style isn't the same.

Same thing with "Boule et Bill", the style appear just a little rough at first - it's not bad, but it doesn't look quite as good. And if I recall correctly, I believe even the smurfs are slightly different in their first albums (but the difference is hardly noticeable).

Oh, I never dared to assume you did them just for me, however, still it's convenient to have them translated. The french language still uses to play tricks on me, so I definitely can benefit from it too. :)
Great then! :D

Woah :eek: , please don't overestimate me! My first language still remains as the one I can handle somewhat of reasonable. When it comes to the 2 other languages, :rolleyes: well I'm just happy being able putting together a sentence the essence of is getting understood by the majority reading it. :hyo:
But you must speak both Swiss German and German well, no? You are very good in English, and while you may not be comfortable in French (yet ;) ), being able to understand the French Astroboy and enjoy Gaston in French is already a lot, even if there are still a few little things that you don't understand.

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Postby Strange Wings » 18 years ago

"Astro Forever" wrote:Yes, I think the artists get better at drawing their own characters with time. Tintin doesn't look as good in "Le lotus bleu" (after page 5) or "L'oreille cassée" - I know there were earliers albums, but they had been redrawn and rearranged, which is why the style isn't the same.

:) Oh yeah, I too remember reading those. The former one you mentioned has been translated in 'Der blaue Lotus' overhere. I wasn't quite pleased either by the drawings in that one compared to more recent Tintin volumes.
Speaking about another cartoon of the same issue: 'Garfield' is a pretty striking example of how comic character's visual appearance can be changed over the years. I remember once comparing the 1st book's drawings with an up-to-date release. You hardly would think it's the same cat; :eek: ...and boy was he FAT back then! *hides behind Jon*

But you must speak both Swiss German and German well, no? You are very good in English, and while you may not be comfortable in French (yet ;) ), being able to understand the French Astroboy and enjoy Gaston in French is already a lot, even if there are still a few little things that you don't understand.

Well yes, the 2 german languages don't serve me with big problems anymore, I consider them both as 1 language anyway since they're kind of similar in grammar and pronunciation.
Thanks for the compliments. Like that, you keep me going at improving myself.
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Postby Astro Forever » 18 years ago

"Strange Wings" wrote:Speaking about another cartoon of the same issue: 'Garfield' is a pretty striking example of how comic character's visual appearance can be changed over the years. I remember once comparing the 1st book's drawings with an up-to-date release. You hardly would think it's the same cat; :eek: ...and boy was he FAT back then! *hides behind Jon*
I've never read Garfield, except once in a while in my newspaper. I found it depressing! :lol:

Thanks for the compliments. Like that, you keep me going at improving myself.
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You are welcome. Have you learn the script of the whole French Astroboy series by now? :p ;)

I haven't yet, since I only own volume 1, and most of my favorite episodes are on volume 2 (French order, that is).

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Postby Strange Wings » 18 years ago

"Astro Forever" wrote:Have you learn the script of the whole French Astroboy series by now? :p ;)

Not quite yet, but it's inevitable that I will if I maintain my weekly dose of french Astro.
It's so much more fun learning a language by listening to a voice you adore. :wub:

I haven't yet, since I only own volume 1, and most of my favorite episodes are on volume 2 (French order, that is).

Hasn't the 2nd volume been released yet? :( I'm waiting very badly for it to become available. I can't figure out why they couldn't have released the whole series at once instead of splitting & releasing them separately at different dates. :confused:

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Postby Astro Forever » 18 years ago

"Strange Wings" wrote:Hasn't the 2nd volume been released yet? :( I'm waiting very badly for it to become available. I can't figure out why they couldn't have released the whole series at once instead of splitting & releasing them separately at different dates. :confused:

No, it hasn't. :cry:

Unfortunately, may series that are over 40 episodes get released in two different boxes.

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Postby Strange Wings » 18 years ago

:lol: While we eagerly awaiting the 2nd season's release, lets place a Gary Larson standard as a little interlude:
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Postby Strange Wings » 18 years ago

Astro Forever, if you can, please clear some space in your inbox. I still have to send you my reply's 3rd part to your PM. :D

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Postby Astro Forever » 18 years ago

"Strange Wings" wrote:Astro Forever, if you can, please clear some space in your inbox. I still have to send you my reply's 3rd part to your PM. :D

Done. :)


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