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| Title | Little Nemo |
| Author | Winsor McCay |
| Date Published | 1905-10-15 - Friday |
| Characters | An Oomp, King Morpheus, Nemo, Somnus |
| Contents | Birds_(87), Camels_(11), Castles_&_palaces_(26), Falling_(131), Frogs_(7), Goats_(7), Horses_(46), Insects_(23), Kangaroos_(9), Lions_(20), Monkeys_(11), Rabbits_(13), Riding_(37), Swine_(7) |
| Notes | The first Little Nemo strip |
| Transcript |
King Morpheus: His majesty requests the presence of Little Nemo. Caption: Little Nemo had just fallen asleep when an Oomp appeared who said, "You are requested to appear before his majesty, Morpheus of Slumberland." Oomp: And I've brought a little spotted night horse for you to ride but you mustn't whip him or drive him fast. Do you hear? Oomp: His name is Somnus and he's as gentle as can be. Caption: Nemo was surprised as well as delighted to receive the king's invitation, so he scrambled out of bed and mounted the prancing pony which now appeared. Caption: "Slumberland is a long way off through many miles of weird scenes," said Oomp. "But be good to your horse and you will arrive there safe and sound." Oomp: Slumberland is the most wonderful place in the sky. You mustn't miss a single thing. See it all! Caption: After traveling some thousands of miles he met the Oomp in disguise who cautioned him again to be careful about speeding his faithful mount. Nemo: Gracious! What is that? Oomp: Be kind to him, I warn you. Caption: Nemo obeyed until he came up with a green kangaroo who challenged him to a race. He accepted because he thought it would be easy to win with Somnus. Kangaroo: I'll race you to Moontown. What do you say? Caption: When he found the race was to be a free-for-all hurdle race with all manner of strange looking creatures also contesting, he proceeded to withdraw from it. Caption: Not so with Somnus. Her spunk was up. Nemo found her beyond his control and running away. Try as he might Nemo could not hold her back. Caption: They fairly flew through the sky until Somnus stumbled on a star. Nemo clutched at the saddle but could not hold fast so over he went. Nemo: I wonder what the Oomp will say. Oh! Caption: Down down down he shot through miles and miles of space. Caption: Over and over he turned in his descent causing intense anguish. Caption: And becoming so dizzy that he thought he was going to die he began to scream. Nemo: Oh papa. Oh mama. Caption: When he awoke. |