Between Friends by Sandra Bell-Lundy begins running in The Tennessean on March 1.Tennessean reporter Rachel Wegner discussed with Sandra the strips’ origins… Three decades ago, Sandra Bell-Lundy was frequenting the office of a newspaper editor in Buffalo, New York, with her latest comic art in tow. And every time, she asked him to run her […]
There are a lot of coronavirus cartoons, but, while Mike Smith hasn’t taken the time to draw a virus or put a mask on anyone, I think he’s done the best job of capturing the issue.And I will defer the job of commentary to WashPost columnist Catherine Rampell, who begins a brilliant essay thus:It mattered […]
It says here that February 29 is the birthday of Superman, L.O.Annie, and Captain Marvel. I don’t know about that. But I do know that sixty years ago, Leap Day 1960, was the first public appearance of The Family Circle by Bil Keane! Jeff Keane celebrates that anniversary in today’s The Family Circus.Wait. The Family […]
While everyone is freaking out over the coronavirus, Greg Cravens is adapting his own date with disaster as a story arc in Buckets, which begins here with the above strip, from which you can move forward, and it’s not over yet.I made a reference to Hong Kong Flu the other day which might have seemed […]
The National Cartoonists Society has announced that Mutts creator Patrick McDonnell will receive The Elzie Segar Award at the 2020 Reubens Banquet in Kansas City.From the NCS announcement: On behalf of the board of directors of the National Cartoonists Society, It is my great pleasure to announce that Patrick McDonnell will be awarded the Elzie Segar award at […]
There is evidence to suggest that the minor King Features Syndicate – Tribune Content Agency relationship has just taken a major leap forward. Above is a screenshot of yesterday’s King Features Syndicate’s page listing of its syndicated comics, new to the page are placeholders for most of the comics features syndicated by Tribune Content Agency. Below […]
Well, this oughta bring a buck or two.The original art for the January 7, 1934 debut of Flash Gordon by Alex Raymond has come to light and will be offered for auction by Profiles in History.From Just Collecting news:The first-ever Flash Gordon comic strip drawn by Alex Raymond in 1933 is heading for auction, having […]
I’m thinking of doing an entire blog consisting of nothing but cartoons of the Wall Street bull statue wearing a surgical mask. At this stage, it’s still a coincidence, but time’s up, gang. If you would like to examine the coronavirus in more detail, I’d suggest you go to the Guardian and read the rest of […]
Mo Willems and HBO let The Pigeon do his thing.The Hollywood Reporter reports:HBO Max has made a big commitment to its kids and family programming business, signing beloved children’s author Mo Willems to an exclusive multiyear deal. The streamer won out in a competitive negotiation and will make Willems the first artist in residence at […]
Comics maven, historian, archivist, dealer, and publisher Russ Cochran has passed away. above: Russ Cochran portrait by Frank FrazettaRussell Vance (Russ) Cochran July 3, 1937 – February 23, 2020Self-described as “Ph.D. in Physics, 1964, Professor at Drake University 1964-1974, Publisher of collector books, 1971-date, lover of all apes.”The news of Russ’ passing was posted by […]
Cartoonist John McPherson’s Close to Home comic panel was cancelled by Postmedia newspapers after running a cartoon deemed offensive:Postmedia, owners of the National Post and dozens of papers across Canada, has cancelled a syndicated cartoon after an “offensive” post was published that depicted the Lone Ranger and Tonto in a bar. “Last Friday, an offensive […]
Fears of the coronavirus sent the Dow into a freefall, as Rob Rogers depicts it.Though let’s keep our values straight here. The fact that many people are very sick and quite a few of them are dying isn’t what made the bull market fall.It’s the fact that factories in China are closing to prevent spread […]
The Pomeroy Daily Sentinel is reporting that Crankshaft will replace the Retail comic strip in a few AIM Media Midwest newspapers: If you like your newspaper’s comic strips locally sourced along with your produce, you’re in luck. Starting this week, The Daily Sentinel, Gallipolis Daily Tribune and Point Pleasant Register, is picking up “Crankshaft,” written […]
Before I forget: We’ve had a couple of additions to our list of Patreon and similar fundraisers for cartoonists. If there’s someone whose work you appreciate, here’s where you can find out how to show that appreciation.Now, on with the show:I mentioned recently that it’s hard to produce a multi-panel political cartoon that doesn’t include […]
original January 19, 2020 item:Norm Feuti has announced that he is ending his Retail comic strip.After a little more than 14 years, I’ve decided to retire my comic strip, RETAIL. The final installment will run on Sunday, February 23, 2020. I’ve been lucky in recent years to have multiple opportunities creating children’s books, and have […]