When it comes to comic strips, none is as iconic or beloved as Peanuts, created by Charles “Sparky” Schulz over a half century. Though Peanuts centered on children, its messages and themes explored were universal and eminently relatable to adults as well as kids. Above strip dated July 1965 sold for $39,210 in October 2016Collectors […]
The Locher Award is a contest for aspiring cartoonists, ages 18-25, whose work demonstrates both clear opinions and strong artistry on political and social topics. Single panel, multi-panel, and animated editorial cartoons and comics will be accepted. Both students and non-students are eligible to submit. The prestigious award includes a $1,000 cash prize and an all-expense-paid […]
In Candorville, Darrin Bell has been letting his alter ego, Lemont Brown, ponder the Pulitzer.It’s funny stuff, in part because I share Lemont’s previously expressed view that plaques are for haques, and also because Darrin most certainly has won his share of Lucite, including the RFK award.And if you’d like to know more — and […]
Cartoonist Nurit Karlin has passed away.Updated May 8 with the New York Times obituary. Nurit Karlin December 26, 1938 – April 30, 2019Michael Maslin is reporting the death of Nurit Karlin.Ms. Karlin was the only female cartoonist in the pages of The New Yorker from [Mary Petty’s last cartoon in] April of 1966 through July of […]