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| − | [[File:Nebular.png|thumb|Nebular]]'''Nebular''' is a minor supporting character in ''Calvin and Hobbes''. |
+ | [[File:Nebular.png|thumb|Nebular]]'''Nebular''' is a minor supporting character in ''[[Calvin and Hobbes]]''. He appeared in two [[story arcs]] (10/2 through 10/21 and 12/19 through 12/23 1995). |
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==Biography== |
==Biography== |
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===10/2 through 12/19=== |
===10/2 through 12/19=== |
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| − | Nebular is one half of a pair of aliens, the other half being Galaxoid, that landed in Calvin's backyard. At the time, |
+ | Nebular is one half of a pair of aliens, the other half being [[Galaxoid]], that landed in [[Calvin's yard|Calvin's backyard]]. At the time, [[Calvin]] was collecting leaves for a [[homework]] [[Leaf Collection|assignment]] at the last minute. |
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==Characteristics== |
==Characteristics== |
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===Appearance=== |
===Appearance=== |
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| + | He is a short alien, about the same height as [[Calvin]]. He has one large eye, and at least four tentacles at the bottom. His spacesuit consists of a short robe with a ringed collar and a "wizard-style" cap, both with a crescent moon on the front. |
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===Homeworld=== |
===Homeworld=== |
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| − | Galaxoid and Nebular claimed that at light speed, their ship could "just make it" to a short stop on their planet and back to Earth within an afternoon. Although their estimate proved somewhat liberal, the fact remains that their planet must have been only a few light-hours away. |
+ | [[Galaxoid]] and Nebular claimed that at light speed, their ship could "just make it" to a short stop on their planet and back to Earth within an afternoon. Although their estimate proved somewhat liberal, the fact remains that their planet must have been only a few light-hours away. |
==Trivia== |
==Trivia== |
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| − | * According to Susie, the leaves from the aliens' planet looked like weirdly cut maple leaves. |
+ | * According to [[Susie Derkins|Susie]], the leaves from the aliens' planet looked like weirdly cut maple leaves. |
| − | * Galaxoid was not referred to by name until Calvin exclaimed in shock at their second appearance, although Nebular referred to himself by name in the duo's first appearance. |
+ | * [[Galaxoid]] was not referred to by name until [[Calvin]] exclaimed in shock at their second appearance, although Nebular referred to himself by name in the duo's first appearance. |
| − | * Galaxoid and Nebular claim the reason they want the Earth is "prime real estate". |
+ | * [[Galaxoid]] and Nebular claim the reason they want the Earth is "prime real estate". |
| − | * Similar to [[Moe]], the duo speak in an unusual |
+ | * Similar to [[Moe]], the duo speak in an unusual font -- squarish, computer-like letters. |
| + | * Nebular referred to Earth as 'a good fixer upper.' |
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| + | * His name, of course, is derived from "nebula". |
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Latest revision as of 22:27, 23 February 2023
Nebular
Nebular is a minor supporting character in Calvin and Hobbes. He appeared in two story arcs (10/2 through 10/21 and 12/19 through 12/23 1995).
Biography[]
10/2 through 12/19[]
Nebular is one half of a pair of aliens, the other half being Galaxoid, that landed in Calvin's backyard. At the time, Calvin was collecting leaves for a homework assignment at the last minute.
Characteristics[]
Appearance[]
He is a short alien, about the same height as Calvin. He has one large eye, and at least four tentacles at the bottom. His spacesuit consists of a short robe with a ringed collar and a "wizard-style" cap, both with a crescent moon on the front.
Homeworld[]
Galaxoid and Nebular claimed that at light speed, their ship could "just make it" to a short stop on their planet and back to Earth within an afternoon. Although their estimate proved somewhat liberal, the fact remains that their planet must have been only a few light-hours away.
Trivia[]
- According to Susie, the leaves from the aliens' planet looked like weirdly cut maple leaves.
- Galaxoid was not referred to by name until Calvin exclaimed in shock at their second appearance, although Nebular referred to himself by name in the duo's first appearance.
- Galaxoid and Nebular claim the reason they want the Earth is "prime real estate".
- Similar to Moe, the duo speak in an unusual font -- squarish, computer-like letters.
- Nebular referred to Earth as 'a good fixer upper.'
- His name, of course, is derived from "nebula".