A big thanks goes out to Universal Uclick for sponsoring the blog last week. I’m sure most of my readers know that UU is the owner of GoComics, the largest comics portal in the world if not universe. GoComics has some of the most recognized and famous comics and they continue to amaze me how […]
Monty strikes at a male obsession appropriate for a three-day weekend. After a couple days of not having to shave, the question comes up of maybe growing some facial hair.Which, by the way, doesn’t relieve you of the need to shave, since nobody’s face grows hair only in the mustache/beard regions.You still have to shave […]
I had planned to link this morning to whoever filed a full report from last night’s NCS Awards Dinner before turning in, but all I’m finding is Twitter updates.So, having flipped the multi-sided coin, I’ll send you to Alan Gardner’s feed for the full listing plus 144-character commentary.I’m sure there will be more complete coverage […]
Okay, granted, “high” would be a bad idea. We all know “high” would be a bad idea.But maybe if you set it on “low.”Baby Blues plays on a spectrum of issues with this simple gag, because there’s substantial scholarship to indicate that kids benefit from their father’s horseplay. Not sure suspending the baby from a ceiling […]
It’s kind of flattering to see my numbers take a small but noticeable dip during the Reubens, which are going on in San Diego as we speak. I guess.The flattery part, I mean. I’m quite certain that the cartoonists are gathering. And for those of us who can’t be there, Ruben Bolling has profiled some […]
I’m off to San Diego for Reuben awards weekend. I stopped long ago trying to guess who would win the Reuben and the division awards. But Tom Heintjes posts his predicts each year. I should look them up (and anyone else) and see who’s got the clearest crystal ball.For the top prize, Tom says it’s […]
Sad news from the San Antonio Express-News:Former San Antonio Express-News cartoonist Leo Garza, known for his Nacho Guarache strips, died Saturday after a battle with kidney cancer. Garza, 57, worked as a political cartoonist for the Express-News for two decades before leaving the paper in 2007. His work was praised by a number of publications […]
Daniel Clowes talks with Hillary Chute about his career. He has an exhibit at the Wexner Center for the Arts (Ohio State University). The Wexner Center has two exhibits running through August called Modern Cartoonist and Eye of the Cartoonist. Artist’s Talk: Daniel Clowes and Hillary Chute from Wexner Center for the Arts on Vimeo.
Darrin Bell isn’t the first cartoonist to address the VA delay issues, but his take is admirable for a couple of reasons besides the graphic chops.One is that “death” here is somewhat metaphorical, and while the media jury has already delivered its verdict, the trial on that is still in progress.That someone in Stage 4 […]
Salt Lake Tribune editorial cartoonist Pat Bagley is the artist in resident at The Leonardo. He has an exhibit of his work, will paint a giant mural and created some kids activities to teach them how to draw cartoons. If you’re in the area, it’s well worth your time to stroll through. From The City […]
Yesterday a three-part story-line kicked off in Terri Libenson’s The Pajama Diaries about body issues for young women.The Cleveland Plain Dealer picked up on the story: Q. You have two teenage daughters in real life, age 11 and 14. Were they the inspiration for Body Image? A. I have my own back story. When I […]
Someone has posted an hour interview with HERBLOCK about his book “Herblock: A Cartoonist’s Life”. Discussed: history, cartoons, civil rights, Mccarthyism, Nixon
Bob Englehart with a take on the Chinese corporate espionage case that stands out not only because he makes a good point but because he fails to make a bad one.The Prime Directive here being that we praise the good stuff rather than ripping on the not-so-good, I had despaired of saying anything about the […]
WRCB interviews Chattanooga Time Free Press Editorial Cartoonist, Clay Bennett about being an “agitator, a provocateur, or a standard-bearer”.On a related note, the SPJ 64th annual Green Eyeshade Awards were announced. First place went to Clay who has taken the top honors for the last four years. J.D. Crowe of The (Mobile) Press-Register and Robert […]
BC cartoonist Mason Mastroianni is profiled on WSKG.Part 1 Part 2 Also mentions mother Patti Hart and brother Mick Mastroianni