In a review of the premiere issue, Chad Nevett of Comic Book Resources wrote: " SpongeBob Comics is effective at capturing the tone of the show and allowing the creators to present their own takes on the characters at times. It suffers sometimes from not being able to rely on the strengths of animation and, hopefully, will take advantage of the things that comics can do that animation can't." [13] While working at the Orange County Marine Institute (now known as the Ocean Institute), Hillenburg had to a lot of teaching tor kids. He later recalled, "We taught tide-pool ecology, nautical history, diversity and adaptation. Working there, I saw how enamored kids are with undersea life, especially with tide-pool creatures" Being a talented artist, Hillenburg was often asked to draw stuff for the Institute. This article is in need of episode references to confirm its validity. Please help Encyclopedia SpongeBobia by adding sources.

Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? SpongeBob SquarePants! SpongeBob Comics: Aquatic Adventurers, Unite! is a collection of previously published material specially curated by SpongeBob creator Stephen Hillenburg and some of the biggest names in comics. Aquatic Adventurers, Unite! features stories with a superhero theme. The book brings together the main characters and the rest of the undersea cast that fans know and love—all in an exciting new comic book adventure. [109] Hutchins, Rob (March 22, 2013). "SpongeBob LEGO limited edition magazine launches". Licensing. Archived from the original on July 7, 2017 . Retrieved May 22, 2013. The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie: Music From the Movie and More". AllMusic . Retrieved December 7, 2013.

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It's No Charge Funny Book Day in Bikini Bottom, and Mr. Krabs leads SpongeBob and the entire Bikini Bottom gang through adventure and peril on a quest for free items! But will Mr. Krabs learn the true meaning of No Charge Funny Book Day? Also: Mermaid Man on patrol! Plankton explores a new world! And facts about waterspouts - the ocean's tornados! All with a wraparound cover tribute to Famous Funnies #1 (the first comic book ever made!) by Eisner nominee R. Sikoryak. [106] SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake is an all new 3D platformer coming to consoles and PC". VideoGamer.com. 2021-09-20 . Retrieved 2022-01-06.Gruenwedel, Erik (2020-03-05). "It's a 'SpongeBob SquarePants' World at ViacomCBS". Media Play News . Retrieved 2023-04-29. a b Alverson, Brigid (June 30, 2013). "Report Card: From 'Hawkeye' to 'Spongebob' to 'Green Team' ". Comic Book Resources. Archived from the original on July 4, 2013 . Retrieved April 8, 2014. Crump, Steve (March 19, 2009). "COLUMN: Do you remember Bill Fagerbakke? He's a star". Magic Valley . Retrieved May 22, 2013.