February 2011
New Peanuts animation to stay true to originals
The Dallas-Fort Worth Tribune reports that Warner Bros. has a new animated video due out in March entitled, “Happiness is…
Conservatives happy lib cartoonist sides with them
I’m finding it interesting that conservatives in Wisconsin are happy that Wisconsin State Journal editorial cartoonist Phil Hands (a self…
Tom Batiuk responds to Funky blog take down order
Yesterday I wrote that attorney’s representing Funky Winkerbean creator Tom Batiuk sent a cease and desist letter to WordPress.com asking…
Chance Browne on guitar
The Wilton Patch profiles Hi and Lois cartoonist Chance Browne and his non-cartooning interests – namely playing in a band…
Bizarro blog moves to new domain
Just noticed Dan Piraro’s blog has moved to its own domain bizarrocomics.com. He used to host it on Blogger. Welcome…
Early B.C. strips posted
The nice people over at the Johnny Hart Studios mention that this week is not only Johnny Hart’s birthday, but…
Another Kung Fu Panda claim that studio stole idea
Another individual has filed a suit against DreamWorks Animation alleging the studio stole their ideas for the feature film Kung…
Video: Batman drawn on an iPad
Pretty cool. Anyone know which app he’s using? H/T: GoComics and Comics Alliance
Batiuk lawyers force down Funky commentary blog (UPDATED)
WordPress.com received a cease and desist letter from attorney’s representing Funky Winkerbean and Crank Shaft creator Tom Batiuk demanding they…
Borders files for bankruptcy protection
Sad news for book publishers. Borders was once seen as the brainier of the large chains, beginning in 1971 as…
Glyph Comic Award Nominees announced
This year’s Glyph Comic Award nominees have been announced. Winners will announced at the 2011 Glyph Comics Awards ceremony held…
Evil, Inc turns 11; Cul de Sac turns 7
A couple more milestone to report. Gary Tyrrell reports over on Fleen that Brad Guigar’s Evil, Inc is now in…
Lois Lane inspiration Joanne Siegel passes
NYT reports that Joanne Siegel has passed away at the age of 93. Joanne was a Cleveland teen during the…