“Since 2005, Paul Jon has been developing Fort Knox and tapping the well of his childhood experiences — the frustrations and embarrassments and angst — the way Charles M. Schulz tapped his own childhood for 50 years,” says Washington Post Writers Group Comics Editor Amy Lago. “Four years of cartooning no doubt has been cheaper for Paul Jon than four years of therapy. The Writers Group is pleased that the cartooning, at least, is beginning to pay off.” Fort Knox will be distributed by the Writers Group starting Oct. 5 and will be available both daily and Sunday.

When not cartooning, Paul runs the creative services department of a software company.

“When we heard Clay might be available, we jumped at the chance to be his syndicate,” said Amy Lago, the Writers Group’s comics editor. “He’s one of the most inventive, creative and thoughtful editorial cartoonists out there.”

Editorial Director Alan Shearer agreed that there was no hesitation, despite industry forces that are depleting the ranks of cartoonists and reducing the space for their work. “I’ve heard people in our business say editorial cartooning is in decline as newspapers slash and burn, and they are right to a degree,” he said. “But creatively, cartooning is as strong as ever, and Clay is one of the brightest lights. His work will be a strong presence in the marketplace. And I’m pleased that we’re adding yet another Pulitzer Prize winner to our roster.”

Clay’s work will be available from WPWG starting January 1.