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'''''Gil''''' is a syndicated [[comic strip]] written and illustrated by [[Norm Feuti]]. It is distributed by [[King Features Syndicate]].<ref name="KFS"/><ref name="CBeat"/><ref name="ET">{{cite news |
'''''Gil''''' is a syndicated [[comic strip]] written and illustrated by [[Norm Feuti]]. It is distributed by [[King Features Syndicate]].<ref name="KFS"/><ref name="CBeat"/><ref name="ET">{{cite news |
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On 2 December 2013, Feuti announced that ''Gil'' would cease publication at the end of the year.<ref>[http://gilcomics.com/gil-coming-to-an-end/ "''Gil Coming to an End," gilcomics.com, 2 December 2013]</ref> However, on May 11, 2014, Feuti announced that ''Gil'' would return as a Sunday-only comic in the Providence Journal.<ref>[http://www.providencejournal.com/features/entertainment/cartoons/gil/20140511-gil-returns-to-our-readers-surprising-his-mother-on-her-day.ece "''GIL Returns to Providence Journal Sunday Comics Page," rovidencejournal.com, 11, May 2014]</ref> |
On 2 December 2013, Feuti announced that ''Gil'' would cease publication at the end of the year.<ref>[http://gilcomics.com/gil-coming-to-an-end/ "''Gil Coming to an End," gilcomics.com, 2 December 2013]</ref> However, on May 11, 2014, Feuti announced that ''Gil'' would return as a Sunday-only comic in the Providence Journal.<ref>[http://www.providencejournal.com/features/entertainment/cartoons/gil/20140511-gil-returns-to-our-readers-surprising-his-mother-on-her-day.ece "''GIL Returns to Providence Journal Sunday Comics Page," rovidencejournal.com, 11, May 2014]</ref> |
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== Setting == |
== Setting == |
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'''Gil''' the title character, is a [[Obesity|chubby]] elementary school student who is usually picked last in school for sports.<ref name="ET"/> He lives with his divorced factory working mother Cheryl.<ref name="ET"/><ref name="FO">{{cite news |
'''Gil''' the title character, is a [[Obesity|chubby]] elementary school student who is usually picked last in school for sports.<ref name="ET"/> He lives with his divorced factory working mother Cheryl.<ref name="ET"/><ref name="FO">{{cite news |
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Author(s) | Norm Feuti |
Website | Gil |
Current status/schedule | Sunday Only |
Launch date | 2012-01-02[1] |
Syndicate(s) | King Features Syndicate[2] |
Gil is a syndicated comic strip written and illustrated by Norm Feuti. It is distributed by King Features Syndicate.[2][1][3]
On 2 December 2013, Feuti announced that Gil would cease publication at the end of the year.[4] However, on May 11, 2014, Feuti announced that Gil would return as a Sunday-only comic in the Providence Journal.[5]
Setting
Gil the title character, is a chubby elementary school student who is usually picked last in school for sports.[3] He lives with his divorced factory working mother Cheryl.[3][6][7] Gil prefers instead to live in a nuclear family, thinking it would give him superpowers.[6] He is shown visiting his father Frank every week.[7][8]
Cast
Gil A chubby and cheerful eight-year-old boy, who loves comic books, video games and superheroes. He is an only child who lives with his mother and visits his father on alternate weekends.[7]
Shandra Gil’s best friend, neighbor, and classmate. Shandra’s parents also are divorced. She has signature puffy pigtails and a very sensible attitude. She is a loyal friend and a very supportive confidante.[7]
Cheryl Gil's mom is a very hardworking single mother who works full-time in a factory.[7]
Frank Gil's dad is shown to be a lazy underachiever.[7]
Morgan is Gil’s mean-spirited classmate and antagonist.[7]
Troy Cheryl's boyfriend
Voltron Gil and Cheryl's cat
Mr. Klopec Gil's neighbor, who usually is seen on the porch of the apartment building
Footnotes
- ^ a b "Gil, A New Strip by Norm Feuti, Debuts Nationwide". Comics Beat. Archived from the original on 2012-03-23. Retrieved 2012-04-02.
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- ^ a b c "That's seriously funny: Comics tackle tough issues". Economic Times. 2012-03-06. Retrieved 2012-04-02.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Gil Coming to an End," gilcomics.com, 2 December 2013
- ^ "GIL Returns to Providence Journal Sunday Comics Page," rovidencejournal.com, 11, May 2014
- ^ a b "Comics take on serious topics". Fay Observer. 2012-03-12. Retrieved 2012-04-02.[permanent dead link]
- ^ a b c d e f g "Character Dynamics". Gil Comics Blog. Retrieved 2012-04-02.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "KIRBY: Comic strips and what you think is funny". The Sun Chronicle. 2012-03-18. Retrieved 2012-04-02.
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