After more than forty years editorial cartoonist Chan Lowe has decided to retire.Chan has spent most of that time, 31 years, at the South Florida/Ft. Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel, the past two years he has been contributing to the Berkshire Eagle.It was The Eagle that announced his retirement:A cartoon’s impact must happen in the reader’s mind, Lowe, […]
above: the famous B. Kliban cartoon, below: W. C. Morris from circa 1908Both the above and many more cartoonist related cartoons at Larry Rippee and Molly Rea‘s site. Here is a Cartoonists Day celebration from Richard Thompson. A couple cartoonist self-portraits: Unbelievably, not everyone loves cartoonists. Of course, when all is said and done…The above panel comes from a […]
In Wisconsin two neighboring newspapers, The (Racine) Journal Times and the Kenosha News (both Lee Enterprises publications), have finished counting the votes of their early 2019 survey and revealed their new comics page line-up.A line-up they are touting as “the Best of the Best.” Nearly 2,000 readers of The Journal Times and Kenosha News voted […]
above: The Love Life of Harold Teen debuts in the Chicago Tribune May 4, 1919 As Michael Vassallo says:The strip made its debut 100 years ago today, May 4, 1919 in the pages of the Patterson family owned Chicago Tribune (run by News publisher Joseph Medill Patterson’s cousin, Robert R. McCormick) and joined Patterson’s New […]
Every year the second Saturday of May brings the Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive.To donate, just place a box or can of non-perishable food next to your mailbox before your letter carrier delivers mail on the second Saturday in May. The carrier will do the rest. The food is sorted, and delivered to […]
Today, May 4, 2019, is Free Comic Book Day! Along with the ones shown here there are plenty of superhero comic books too. Visit your local comic book shop and get freebies for the kiddies. As for you homebodies, there is free stuff also. If haven’t read an issue of the wonderful Hogan’s Alley Magazine, Free […]
The current Dick Tracy Minit Mystery by Jim Doherty has Max Allan Collins and A. Brad Schwartz simulacra interviewing the detective about an early adventure. With writer Doherty taking the action back to 1931, Joe Staton has altered the art to fit the times.Joe has not just adapted to the styles of the day. he […]
Earlier this year the Chicago Reader began publishing a trio of comic strips.That now comes to an end as the paper announces in its current issue:Comics serials farewell (for now) The last installments of Prairie Pothole, Violet Private Eye, and P.L. Dermes We hope you’ve enjoyed the return of comics serials to the Reader. This […]
The 26th celebration of World Press Freedom Day Molina for Cartooning for Peace Foundation in Geneva Cartoons for Freedom of Expression Freedom of Press cartoons #FreeMusaKart on World Press Freedom DayMore #FreeMusaKart atComic Book Legal Defense FundandCartoonists Rights Network International
Jean Shepherd was a writer, humorist, satirist, actor, radio raconteur, TV & film personality and an American original. He was a master story teller in the league of Mark Twain, S.J. Perlman and P.G. Wodehouse. Taking bits and pieces from his own life, he weaved tales of the joys, humor, intrigue and angst of […]
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 […]
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 […]
November 2019 will be the 15th anniversary of Mark Schultz writing Prince Valiant. I must admit I am a fan of Mark’s romantic adventures and swashbuckling action. I am not alone:Schultz was a good choice to pen Val’s adventures. As the creator of the popular comic book series Xenozoic Tales, in addition to a host […]
Only a week to go for two charity events highlighted by auctioning of cartoons.Editorial and magazine cartoonists have made contributions to benefit two good causes. above: Steve Kelley, Rob Rogers First up, with an auction ending May 7, is the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press.The RCFP provides pro boon legal representation, amicus curiae support, […]