Pondus [sørsamisk]

Published by the Sámi publisher ČálliidLágádus from 2002 to 2008, Pondus [sørsamisk] is a seven-issue comic series that brings the popular Norwegian strip Pondus into the Southern Sámi language. The series adapts the everyday humor of the original, focusing on the life of its title character and his circle of friends, but does so through a culturally specific linguistic lens. By translating a mainstream comic into a minority Indigenous language, this series serves as a significant, playful vehicle for language preservation and cultural visibility. It stands as a unique example of how comics can bridge popular entertainment and revitalization efforts within Sámi communities.