Attica creator Jeff Burney has opted to move his comic strip that runs in the Ottowa Citizen and make his feature web only.From the Ottawa Citizen: “Attica has had ups and downs over the run of three years. It’s appeared in the Globe & Mail, National Post, The Feathertale Review, and I get regular web […]
Via: Mike Lynch
Another Scott Stantis Cartoon Cavalcade – this time with video. Scott talks to Tim Rickard, creator of Brewster Rockit.
I’m excited to learn some of the details in this year’s Festival of Cartoon Art at the Ohio State University. The dates for the triennial festival are November 14th–17th, 2013. The first two days are more academically focused. The keynote speaker for the 14th and 15th is Henry Jenkins. Jenkins is the Provost Professor of […]
Last Sunday’s Family Guy gave Tom Gammill’s The Doozies a shout-out.
An interesting move by ComiXology to become more of a platform, like Apple’s iBook Store and Amazon eBook store. Today, the digital comic book startup is launching ComiXology Submit, a submission portal for comic book creators who want to sell their self-published work in ComiXology?s digital store. If successful, the Submit portal could usher in […]
“Stripped” documentary creators Fred Schroeder and Dave Kellett scored a major coup gaining audience with Calvin & Hobbes creator Bill Watterson for an interview to be included in their documentary. While the film is largely complete, the two are raising money again to help pay for the licensed footage used in the film. So here’s […]
I’m a bit late posting this, but it’s an interesting look at how Disney was able to buy LucasFilm. The lack of micromanaging of Marvel and Pixar by Disney headquarters was the key that allowed George Lucas the peace of mind to turn over control of his empire to Disney. Lucas had paid close attention […]
The Free Press, (Mankato, MN) had to deal with an onslaught of customers (who may or may not have had their morning coffee) after it was discovered that they didn’t print or insert the comics in their February 27th paper. I don?t mean to be defensive here. But when we make mistakes, like everyone does […]
Life In Hell and The Simpsons creator Matt Groening drew some posters for Apple Computer back in the 1980’s in exchange for a printer. Bear in mind a LaserWriter printer back then was cost $7,000.
When news hit that editorial cartoonist Jimmy Margulies was laid off from The Record, Jimmy told me someone had reached out to him with a possible opportunity. Jimmy now tells me some of those details. He’ll be doing two cartoons a week, mostly about New York City issues, for am New York – a free […]
Last night, Pearls Before Swine creator Stephan Pastis came to Salt Lake City on his book tour for his new book Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made. The Salt Lake Tribute gave him a nice write-up which helped pack the local library where Tribune editorial cartoonist Pat Bagley offered a cartoonist’s introduction before Stephan gave a […]
The Town of Paradise Valley is raising funds to erect a 9-foot bronze statue to honor Bil Keane. The statue, entitled “Giddy-Up Daddy”, was designed by sons Jeff and Glen.Here’s a video tribute that was produced for the maquette unveiling.If you want to donate, head over here. Donations are tax deductible.
A Lee Judge cartoon published in the Kansas City Star nearly a month ago has sparked outrage after going viral last week. The cartoon depicts a grave site with a headstone labeled, “American Sniper” with a caption that reads, “If only there had been a good guy with a gun around.” The cartoon was a […]
Chicago Tribune editorial cartoonist and Prickly City creator Scott Stantis has been doing web casts and talking to other cartoonists. In this latest one, he talks to Scott Meyers, creator of the web comic Basic Instructions.