Kid Paddle
| Kid Paddle | |
|---|---|
 Title character Kid Paddle | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Dupuis (1996-2009, 2019-present) MAD Fabrik (since 2010) Glénat (2014-2019) |
| Publication date | 1993 |
| Main character(s) | Kid Paddle Big Bang Horace Beket Mirador |
| Creative team | |
| Written by | Midam |
| Colorist(s) | Angèle |
Kid Paddle is a Belgian gag-a-day comic series created by Michel Ledent (Midam) in 1993.[1][2] It was first published in the Franco-Belgian comics magazine Spirou before branching out into its own volume of comic albums in 1996.[3]
The series inspired an animated TV series produced by the now-defunct animation studio Spectra Animation.[4] The series premiered on September 2, 2003, and was aired on M6 and Canal J in France, RTBF Television in Belgium, and on Teletoon in Canada.[5][6]
Overview
[edit]The series delves into the interests and hobbies of children aged 8 to 12 years old.[7] The central character, known as Kid Paddle, is portrayed as a young boy with a strong affinity for video games, comic books, a fictional alien species known as Blorks, and sci-fi television.[8] Kid Paddle's closest companions include Big Bang and Horace. Big Bang is depicted as a child scientist who enjoys inventing various gadgets for Kid Paddle to experiment with and is characterized by his high intelligence. In contrast, Horace, another member of Kid Paddle's friendship circle, is portrayed as more innocent and possesses an unusual appetite. He admires Kid Paddle and offers his support. Kid Paddle frequently engages in disagreements with his sister, Carol, who views her brother as somewhat of an eccentric and absent-minded individual.
Comics
[edit]The series has been released as 19 comic albums.[9][10] The first 11 albums were published by Dupuis, from volume 12 the albums were published by Mad Fabrik, Midam's own publishing company.[11]
- Jeux de Vilains (Villain Games),1996
- Carnage Total (Total Carnage), 1996
- Apocalypse Boy, 1997
- Full Metal Casquette (Full Metal Cap), (1998)
- Alien Chantilly, 1999
- Rodéo Blork (Blork Rodeo), 2000
- Waterminator, 2001
- Paddle... My Name Is Kid Paddle, 2002
- Boing! Boing! Bunk!, 2005
- Dark, j'adore! (I Love the Dark!), 2005
- Le Retour de la Momie Qui Pue Qui Tue (The Return of the Mummy Who Stinks, Who Kills), 2007
- Panik Room, 2011
- Slime Project, 2012
- Serial Player, 2014
- Men in Blork, 2017
- Kid N' Roses, 2020
- Tatoo Compris, 2021
- Silence of the Lamps, 2022
- Love, Death and Roblorks, 2023
Source:[12]
Video games
[edit]Kid Paddle has been the subject of three video game releases available on various Nintendo platforms in Belgium and France. The initial installment, titled "Kid Paddle," was developed for the Game Boy Advance and released in 2005.
Subsequently, "Kid Paddle: Blorks Invasion" became available for the Nintendo DS in 2007.[13] The franchise expanded its presence with the release of "Kid Paddle: Lost in the Game," a title accessible on both the Wii and DS platforms, in 2008. Additionally, "Kid Paddle: Puzzle Monsters" is a video game designed for iPad and iPhone platforms. Published by Anuman Interactive in 2009, the game extends the franchise's presence into the realm of mobile gaming.[14]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Beauduin, Lucas (3 July 2023). "Kid Paddle au coeur d'une expo au musée de la bande dessinée à Bruxelles: "C'est un personnage qui fuit le réel car c'est chiant"". DHnet.
- ^ "Dans sa bulle : Le grand retour de Kid Paddle, le roi des jeux vidéo et du gentiment gore". parismatch.be. November 11, 2022.
- ^ "Nouveau tome de Game Over : Le succès de Kid Paddle est loin d'être fini". parismatch.be. August 19, 2022.
- ^ "Kid Paddle Out Of Dock For Spectra Animation and Dupuis Audiovisuel". www.animationmagazine.net. Retrieved 2023-11-04.
- ^ "La version ciné de Kid Paddle reportée à cause... de Kev Adams!". DHnet. 4 July 2023.
- ^ Kid Paddle Season 1, retrieved 2023-11-04
- ^ "Vaucluse. Midam en dédicace à Monteux ces 30 et 31 octobre : " Kid Paddle est devenu un objet de pop culture "". www.ledauphine.com.
- ^ ""Kid Paddle, c'est vraiment moi"". Europe 1. 25 August 2011.
- ^ "Cambremer. Ian Dairin est le nouveau dessinateur de Kid Paddle". 4 November 2020.
- ^ "Interview. La célèbre BD Kid Paddle dessinée à Cambremer par Ian Dairin, l'auteur de Katz". actu.fr. 29 November 2021.
- ^ Truc, Jean-Laurent (April 12, 2019). "Midam revient chez Dupuis avec son Kid Paddle". Ligne Claire.
- ^ "Kid Paddle". bedetheque.com (in French). 3 January 2024.
- ^ "Kid Paddle Blorks Invasion for DS - GameFAQs". gamefaqs.gamespot.com. Retrieved 2023-11-11.
- ^ "[Communiqué de presse] Le Jeu Vidéo et les Bandes Dessinées Kid Paddle débarquent sur l'iPhone et l'iPod Touch – Jeux iPhone, Android, 3DS, PS Vita... Tout le jeu mobile et les consoles portables !". Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 14 February 2016.
External links
[edit]- Kid Paddle Official Website Archived 2007-11-01 at the Wayback Machine