With the official launch of Nathan Cooper’s In the Sticks comic strip still a few months away, Universal Uclick is pre-launching the strip by showing the development process of how a feature is developed and made ready for nation-wide syndication. Over its first three weeks, the strip will alternate between character designs from Cooper’s sketchbook, […]
Funky Winkerbean creator Tom Batiuk continues to grow his efforts for cancer research. Since the 2007 story-line that climaxed with the death of his Lisa Moore character, a Lisa’s Legacy Fund was established for cancer education and research. Now a Lisa’s Legacy Walk is being organized to raise additional funds for clinic research and treatment. […]
Today The Library of Congress opens a retrospective exhibit examining the life and work of Herbert Block (“Herblock”) whose career spanned 72 years. The legendary editorial cartoonist would have turned 100 years old today. “He was the great cartoonist, the most famous in the country and had an enormous influence,” said journalist Haynes Johnson, who […]
Amazon has announced those that have survived the second round of judging in their Comic Strip Superstar contest. The third round is suppose to have 50, but by my count there are 51. Those advancing to the third round include: 2 Cups Above â?©theâ?© Fold Beingâ?© Dad Belle â?©Plaine Büni Casual â?©Friday Counter Culture Doubtingâ?© […]
Books» The Gazette editorial cartoonist Terry Mosher has a new book collection out called “Aislin’s Shenanigans.”» Ted Rall has a new autobiographical graphic novel out entitled The Year of Loving Dangerously. The book is about Ted’s experiences getting expelled from Columbia University, fired, dumped, arrested and evicted and finally winding up homeless on the wild […]
The last official day of fund-raising went well. Some donations came in through the weekend and I’ll be posting their names as well as permission is given. A big thanks to all those gave financial support to the work I do here on the blog. It was humbling to see how many of you all […]
Jeff Kinney’s fourth “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” book is being released today with a print run of 4 million. The book is entitled “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days ”From the press release: I didn’t want my fans to have to wait a year for a new book,” said Jeff Kinney. “I’m very […]
This year’s Harvey Award winners have been announced. The Harvey Awards recognize outstanding achievements in over 20 categories, ranging from Best Artist to the Jack Kirby Hall of Fame. This years winners are:Best Writer – Grant Morrison, All-Star Superman, Dc Comics Best Artist – Gabriel Ba, Umbrella Academy, Dark Horse Comics Best Cartoonist – Al […]
A big thanks goes out to 17 more of my readers who have made a donation in support of The Daily Cartoonist. Again, I’m humbled by the diversity of those who come here each day. Academic Ventures – Academic Ventures puts on the very fine comic symposium in Kirtland Ohio each spring. I had the […]
Editorial Cartooning» Mark Fiore and Matt Bors teamed up to create an animated editorial cartoon poking fun at ACORN.Interviews» Comics Coast to Coast interviews Ink Pen creator Phil Dunlap.Magazine Cartooning» New Yorker cartoon editor Bob Mankoff is featured expert on Big Think. The series includes Bob talking about his career in comics, the challenges of […]
The Podcast Awards is now taking nominations for several categories. I’ve nominated Tom Racine’s Tall Tale Radio as best podcast in the Cultural/Arts category. If you’re a fan of his show, please head over to podcastawards.com and submit TTR as well. Nominations will be taken until October 18.
Prominent South African cartoonist Jonathan Shapiro (“Zapiro”) has launched an internet satirical news show called “ZA News.” The show uses life size puppets of South Africa’s most prominent figures including Nelson Mandela, Desmond Tutu and South African president Jacob Zuma. The show was originally created for television, but the pilot was never aired after the […]
Just a reminder. The donation drive will officially end tomorrow. If you’ve been putting it off, now is a great time to make that donation to show your support of your favorite blog (which I really hope is mine). I appreciate all those who have contributed so far.
Alternative Comics» Dan Perkins (aka Tom Tomorrow) has published a children’s book entitled “The Very Silly Mayor” which he describes as a updated American The Emperor’s New Clothes story. Comic strips» As noted before, John McPherson will be the guest artist at the M&T Bank Harvest of the Arts Festival in Carlisle (PA) tomorrow. Carlisle […]
Nevin Martell’s book “Looking for Calvin and Hobbes: The Unconventional Story of Bill Watterson and His Revolutionary Comic Strip” is now out. You can watch an interview he did for “Let’s talk Live,” read a less than impressed review from the AV Club, or a more favorable review that I did back in August. I […]