If you’re a collector or a nostalgic fan, tracking down this issue (whether original or scanned) is worth the effort. Just remember to pour yourself a juleøl and mute the TV — Lothe is about to sing “Deilig er jorden” off-key.
While not an official publisher, “Madman” appears to be a handle used by a scanner active in the late 2000s and early 2010s. Their work focused on preserving Norwegian, Danish, and Swedish comics that had never received official digital releases. The 2008 Pondus Christmas issue — never republished in collected volumes — was a prime candidate. Pondus -2008- Julen 2008 -Madman scans - Norweg...
However, based on the fragmented query, it’s likely you are referring to a of that particular issue — possibly from a scene or a collection labeled “Madman scans” (a common tag used in some comic or manga sharing communities). If you’re a collector or a nostalgic fan,
However, readers should be aware that sharing copyrighted comic scans may infringe on intellectual property laws in Norway and the EU. For legal access, fans are encouraged to check (The National Library of Norway) or second-hand marketplaces like Finn.no and Bokantikvariat . Final Thoughts Pondus – Julen 2008 captures a specific moment in Norwegian comic history — the tail end of the “print golden age,” just before digital distribution began to reshape the industry. The “Madman scans” serve as a time capsule, preserving the humor, warmth, and mild cynicism that Frode Øverli does so well. Their work focused on preserving Norwegian, Danish, and