Cartoonists Talks – Hilary Price, Wayno, Box Brown
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We’ve fallen behind on noting Alex Garcia’s Inside the Kingdom interviews; so…
Finding the Funny in the Everyday: Hilary Price and Rhymes With Orange
What makes a comic quietly brilliant? In this episode of Inside the Kingdom, we sit down with Hilary Price, the award-winning creator of Rhymes With Orange. Since 1995, Hilary’s strip has captured the humor of everyday life with sharp observation, warmth, and wit. We talk about the origins of the comic, finding confidence in subtle humor, the creative process behind a long-running strip, and Hilary’s thoughtful perspective on AI and the future of art.
The Wild, Witty, Wonderfully Weird World of Bizarro with Wayno
Step into the surreal, sideways, wonderfully weird universe of Bizarro! In this episode of Inside the Kingdom, we sit down with Wayno, the brilliant cartoonist carrying the daily strip forward.
We dig into: The origins of Bizarro and its iconic hidden symbols How Dan and Wayno built a creative partnership What it means to maintain a legacy comic in a digital era Blondie’s 95-year milestone — and what it teaches all creators The future of offbeat, smart, visual humor.
Legalization Nation: Reporting Reality, One Panel at a Time with Box Brown
Best known for nonfiction graphic novels like Andre the Giant and Is This Guy for Real?, Brown has long been drawn to true stories. But Legalization Nation marks a shift toward weekly, journalism-driven comics. The strip breaks down complex issues such as regulation, safety, and corporate influence in a format that’s accessible, engaging, and free of fear-based narratives that often dominate cannabis coverage.
Today, the strip reaches industry insiders, casual readers, and even policymakers—some of whom use Brown’s panels to explain issues in legislative meetings. His goals remain clear: reduce stigma, increase public understanding, and reveal how money and politics shape cannabis laws.
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