The Super Dictionary

Once again, Super Dictionary, you flirt with breaking panel borders in the weirdest, most awkward way. Not to mention the complete lack of the depth of field you were hoping to accomplish.

But aside from that — what the hell is going on here? Is Jimmy trying to climb down Superman’s chimney? Is Jimmy accusing Superman of being in his chimney, though he is clearly not? That speech bubble is extremely ambiguous, and no matter what the case, doesn’t make any sense.

Does Clark Kent maintain that Superman has a separate house just to pretend that he lives there as Superman so that no one can ever crack his super awesome secret identity?

After flirting with being a squirrel, Krypto once again exhibits evidence of his canine nature.

So Krypto saved one kid but let the others find their own way out?

I guess you’re just a dog, but still. That seems awfully irresponsible.

But I’ll give you the benefit of the doubt. Maybe you’re saving a differently abled child who can’t make it out on their own. So I’ll let you off this time.

And the other kids did get out safely. I guess to reassure kids reading this that in case their school ever burns down while they’re inside, they’ll be fine. Once again, planting terrifying ideas in children’s heads while attempting to educate them.

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While we ponder the fate of the children of this school — at least the ones that Krypto didn’t save — we end today’s page of The Super Dictionary. Come back tomorrow for more horrifying situations that children could easily find themselves in any day of the week disguised as helpful vocabulary building exercises!

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I was starting to think we’d never see her being a space cop! I thought she was just a space tour guide.

You go, Jonna! I hope your diplomatic mission is successful.

I have to say though, I’m really surprised that they went this direction for the word “chief.” I was fully expecting them to make use of Firehair, or possibly Jody and Tomahawk.

Fighting for chicken rights, now, Wilson?

A step down from writing about slave children making shoes, but fitting with your last environmental story on water quality in Metropolis.

Did your elephant, by any chance, look like these guys?

Conjura, why are you slipping King Creepy McCreeperson (because who else could it be — a royal “us” and a single peanut?) acid?

You’re lucky His Majesty decided that it was a magic peanut.

Way back on the inside front page! I’m confused though, because there’s no hole in the previous page. ARE YOU JUST SCREWING WITH MY MIND, SUPERMAN?

Clearly you’re speaking to the wrong audience, Super Dictionary. I feel that you will find that many of the readers of this blog probably own shirts with big letters on them. In fact, quite possibly, even a giant S! Crazy coincidence, that.

To continue from this obvious example of boyfriend troubles.

But did he make a pie, Super Dictionary? DID HE?

A pie certainly seems like a luxury for a man living in the wilderness. Maybe he can collect those cherries and hop in a time machine to help Black Canary make her cherry-filled cupcakes! Nothing like 18th century cherries to really top off your confections!

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And on that tasty sounding note, we conclude today’s page of The Super Dictionary! Come back tomorrow for another page of sugary goodness!

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There’s a lot wrong with this. For one thing, Batman doesn’t look happy at all. Maybe you’re fighting Robot Batman. That’s a thing, right?

It would certainly explain that mechanical laugh and lack of any kind of emotion on Batman’s face.

I’m also not sure how hard you think you’re going to hit Robot Batman with that mallet, Joker, because holding it like that, you’re not going to manage anything worse than an irritating rap on the noggin.

Hm. Maybe a modifier in the definition sentence. Like maybe “They started to yell happily.” Or something like that. Otherwise maybe they’re just maliciously yelling at her for trying to catch this baby.

Maybe it was a demon baby. Or a demon disguised as a baby. Or any number of things that just happen to look like babies. And you saved it, Wonder Woman. You saved the possible anti-Christ, and now you have doomed us all.

I can cheep too! And sometimes birds cheep back at me!

Cheep cheep! Cheep!

Because America doesn’t do that cheek kiss thing.

I don’t know about you, but when I’m really happy to see my significant other, I’m more likely to kiss him on the mouth than on the cheek.

On an art note, what the hell is going on with that hand? It’s like his fingers are severely mutated just off panel. Also his shoulder. They went to all the time to do a pretty okay job of drawing his head, only to give him weird, sloping shoulders.

Good to know you don’t spend all your days racing butterflies and chasing your Super Horse all over the world, Supergirl! School is important!

On a definition related note: Why didn’t this illustrate the other, more common use of “check?” You know. The one about reviewing your answers or clues or other information to make sure that it’s correct. Someone didn’t check their work very well!

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On that disappointing note (I’m really very disappointed you, Super Dictionary — you are slacking on your educational value, here.) we conclude today’s page! Come back tomorrow for a hopefully more thorough — and more illustrated! — edition of The Super Dictionary!

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Why on Earth were they chasing Wonder Woman? Why did they even think they could catch up to Wonder Woman? Two puny mortals chasing one flying demigod?

Plus the implication that it is totally fine to chase people if you think you can catch them is a little disturbing.

But I think that maybe they went a little overboard with Clark asking for change before entering the phone booth to change.

And I’m a little surprised they didn’t use an exclamation point at the end of that last sentence. The Super Dictionary loves exclamation points!

Sounds like you’ve been stood up.

But it’s equally possible that Tomahawk’s being attacked by a bear and desperately needs your help.

You keep telling yourself that while you traipse through the woods looking for Tomahawk.

The part where you write with chalk*. Whatever you’re writing with is going to ruin that chalkboard!

Peace, huh?

I’m pretty sure if it was that easy, the DCU would never have any problems at all. Though The Super Dictionary’s version of peril is questionable at best. So maybe it will work!

But man, for a magic word she writes on chalkboards everywhere, her writing is awfully sloppy.

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^{*A word that The Super Dictionary does not deign important enough for elementary age children to know.}

That’s awfully polite of you, Batman. Ordering them to sit in chairs and then realizing there aren’t enough to go around.

I’m sure that they won’t run off before you interrogate them while you go get them chairs like the nice Batman you are.

Maybe you’ll bring them some of Dinah’s delicious blood cherry filled cupcakes!

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While Batman is off getting chairs for everyone, I think we’ll leave off today’s page (because this is the last definition of the day!). Come back tomorrow for another edition of The Super Dictionary!

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How long?!

Oh wait.

For another eight years. That’s how long you’re safe. And then you will pass the mantle to your protege in the saddest possible way.

Red like that blood of her enemies…?

Then again, this is the token-female, domesticated Canary we’re talking about. The one who’s taken captive every other day.

Though even if she wasn’t, I’m sure Dinah bakes a mean cupcake.

I feel like Jimmy is just saying words because Lois walked in on him pimping out this Asian woman (hooker) to Clark. And all he could think of was more money related things. Or maybe he was just haggling prices really loud and had to try to cover up really lamely.

Just look at Clark’s face. He’s totally squirming under that suit. And Lois doesn’t look like she’s having any of it.