I mentioned before that I had one sorry, solitary issue of an Earthworm Jim comic in the ’90s, and was surprised not just by the dire lack of information on it online, but that it wasn’t the only one — there was a Marvel Comics mini-series as well! I was on a short-lived Jim kick after my stint with the games, and you better believe I had to gobble up whatever media I hadn’t consumed yet.
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While sorting through comics I found my sole issue of the UK Earthworm Jim series, and was reminded of my uneven feelings for the franchise. The cartoon is the only part I ever truly clicked with — the two games I’d played were not exactly its shining hours in any way (Earthworm Jim 3D and the botched port of the first game on GBA), but I felt like there had to be something in this that resonated with me…! The first two games have since been added to Switch Online, and I felt compelled to give them as earnest a try as I could muster. Will they work for me this time? (before you start holding your breath, the answer is no)
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“… along with new weirdoes such as Rabbid the giant, scooter-riding rabbit who thinks he’s Norman Bates, and Claw Capaldi, the evil mobster lobster with a huge chip on his shoulder.”
from Official Nintendo Magazine issue 59 (August 1997)
(big ups to OldGameMags for the scans!)
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“New characters include Rabid Rabbit, the Disco Zombies, and Fatty Roswell, the owner of a chain of alien burger restaurants in the Happiness world.”
from N64 Magazine issue 17 (July 1998)
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“We’d like to tell you what’s going on in these shots, but frankly it’s all too bizarre for us to deal with. At least, not until we’ve ingested some hard drugs.”
from 64 Magazine volume 15 (18th June 1998)
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“Jim, Jim, what were you thinking? It’s like Elvis joining the Monkees. Stay solo, Jim, and keep your integrity.”
from N64 Magazine issue 9 (December 1997)
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“The Universe is back in safe… hands?”
from 64 Magazine volume 15 (18th June 1998)
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“FEAR!EYE EYE”
from Official Nintendo Magazine issue 58 (July 1997)
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“The third coming”
from Official Nintendo Magazine issue 88 (January 2000)
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RANDOM HOO HAAS
