The 2009 Harvey Awards Nominees have been announced. Here they are. Details on the award at end of post.BEST WRITER Jason Aaron, “SCALPED”, Vertigo/DC Comics Geoff Johns, “BLACKEST NIGHT”, DC Comics Robert Kirkman, “THE WALKING DEAD”, Image Comics Jeff Kinney, “DIARY OF A WIMPY KID #3: THE LAST STRAW”, Amulet Books Mark Waid, “IRREDEEMABLE”, BOOM! […]
From ICV2 comes word that John Kovalic is bringing back Dork Tower with perhaps a print run either as a stand-alone comic or part of the 10th Dork Tower collection that is scheduled to be out in the Spring of 2011. Going forward Kovalic plans to release a 4 or 5-issue mini-series annually for both […]
Comics Reporter Tom Spurgeon has posted a transcript of the panel he moderated at Heroes Con last June with Cul de Sac creator Richard Thompson. Definitely a must read if you’re a fan of Richard’s work – and should read anyway if you’re not. SPURGEON: How do you like to read strips? Are you a […]
If you’re in the Netherlands (and I do have a couple of readers there according to my web analytics) you might be interested to know that the Anne Frank Foundation has announced a graphic novel based on Anne Frank’s life is now available. The idea for a comic book originated from the fact that children […]
The Somali man who is accused of attempting to kill Danish cartoonist Kurt Westergaard back on New Year’s Day has been officially charged with terrorism. The man’s name has not been released. He allegedly broke into Kurt’s home armed with a knife and axe.
Michael Cavna writes about the history between Diary of a Whimpy Kid creator Jeff Kinney and Big Nate creator Lincoln Peirce. It was the early ’90s, and Kinney was an aspiring cartoonist at the University of Maryland, as well as a big fan of the comic strip “Big Nate,” which he read in The Post. […]
A funny (somewhat predictable video) starring New Yorker cartoon editor Bob Mankoff on what it’s like to be him.
Back in June I reported that several webcomic creators were planning on auctioning off original art to raise money for Gulf of Mexico clean up and restoration efforts. The auction for those originals is now underway. As of this posting, the most sought after original is from Kate Beaton’s Hark! a Vagrant. Auction ends July […]
Good luck to the finalists.
Heidi MacDonald has a great write-up regarding the potential loss to San Diego if Comic-Con International moves the largest comic-con in the US because it’s outgrown the convention center and hotel availability. Other cities vying for the convention include Los Angeles and Anaheim. With its contract with the San Diego Convention Center running out in […]
The Boondocks creator Aaron McGruder has created another tempest in a teapot after the June 20th episode ran making fun of Tyler Perry. A reportedly infuriated Perry retaliated behind the scenes. Rumors began circulating days after the installment aired June 20 that an enraged Perry fired members of his staff due to possible leaks. Last […]
Google payed tribute to Rube Goldberg on July 4 on its homepage. Goldberg is famous for creating highly complex machines to perform simple things. It was in that spirit that Google’s logo depicted as a items interacting to raise the American flag. Goldberg is a founding member of The National Cartoonists Society and it is […]
Lightening doesn’t often strike twice in the comics world. Jerry Scott is the co-creator of two of the most widely syndicated comic strips on the market right now – Baby Blues and Zits. Jerry’s cut his teeth in syndication back in 1983 when he took over Ernie Bushmiller’s Nancy comic strip which he did for for 12 years eventually handing it over to Guy Gilchirst in 1995.
I’ve got a 3 day weekend, so I’ll not be posting today. Be sure to come back tomorrow for the latest news and The Cartoonist’s cartoonists featuring Jerry Scott.
The Cartoon Art Museum and the Electronic Frontier Foundation are hosting a special evening with Nina Paley, creator of Sita Sings The Blues on July 20. There will be a special screening of her self-created animated feature film.The museum is also exhibiting her work between July 3 and October 24th. Tickets for the screening are […]