Two changes in the comic page line-ups that I’ve come across recently:» The Honolulu Star Bulletin announces that it is replacing Maintaining (which is leaving syndication) with Secret Asian Man, which is leaving syndication. Tak Toyoshima, Secret Asian Man’s creator is self-syndicating his work on a weekly (Sunday) schedule. » The Detroit Free Press is […]
On Thursday, October 1, 2009, The Cartoon Art Museum in San Francisco will feature Paul Jon to talk about his soon to be debuting comic Fort Knox which launches into syndication on October 5. Paul will give a presentation on what it took to get his Fort Knox feature signed and launched with the Washington […]
Universal Uclick’s editor John Glynn writes that In the Bleacher’s Steve Moore is celebrating 14 years with U/U. In addition for his strip, Steve has made his mark in Hollywood having been the writing source for animated features such as Open Season, Flushed Away, and a new feature called Alpha and Omega that is due […]
Corey Pandolph has announced that he will be ending his comic, Barkeater Lake on October 31st. Corey cites the drain of producing three other strips (Toby, Robot Satan, Greene with Envy and Elderberries) and a waning interest in the story. He writes: Itâ??s time to end BARKEATER LAKE. I feel very strongly that the strip […]
After a couple of emails and tweets asking about why comics.com was unavailable over the weekend, I contacted United Media to ask why. According to Mary Anne Grimes, the “website host suffered a series of failures that caused intermittent problems throughout the weekend – some users were able to access the site, many could not. […]
A look back one year later at Lynn Johnstonâ??s decision to change the format of â??For Better or For Worseâ? from current story-lines to â??new-runs.â?
Aaron Hill — “Luann” character or Toronto Blue Jay’s second baseman?Ohio town mentioned in “Zits” comic strip.
Syndicated cartoonist Leigh Rubin (“Rubes”) will be at the Authors Booth at the California State Fair and does a Q & A.
After just over three years of daily syndication with United Features, “Secret Asian Man” will shift gears and return to a weekly format. On Saturday September 19, 2009 papers will run the very last daily strip. Tak Toyoshima writes:The characters and continuity will remain but I will produce one larger strip a week (like a […]
At the annual Burning Man communal gathering and arts festival this weekend, you will find a boat-shaped car with a cutout of Snoopy on the bow driven by Jeannie Schulz, widow of â??Peanutsâ? cartoonist Charles Schulz.â??I loved Burning Man last year. I took up â??Peanutsâ?? books to share, and volunteered in the coffee shop,â? Jeannie […]
Dave Coverly, author of “Speed Bump,” will have a special exhibit in his honor at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts starting Saturday to mark the 15th anniversary of his comic.
Books» The Aaugh Blog reports that The Complete Peanuts 1973-1974 (the 12th volume in the series) is shipping now. Look for it in your favorite bookstore or online at Amazon.comComic Strips» Alex Hallatt tells me that her strip Arctic Circle celebrated it’s second anniversary as a syndicated strip and has a new website.Editorial Cartooning» Best […]
Guy Gilchrist has announced that he’s ending his Sunday feature Night Lights and Fairy Flights as of September 6th citing dwindling sales. Guy says that making this decision was an emotional one. From his Facebook page he writes – reprinted here by permission, This is an emotional ending for me. I’ve been drawing it, writing […]
Books» John Kovaleski’s new graphic novelette entitled “Great Scott: A Day in the Life” is now available.Comic Strips» The News and Advance talks with Mary Lou Parker, wife of the late â??Wizard of Idâ?? cartoonist Brant Parker.Calendars» Richard Thompson will have a Cul de Sac calendar in 2010.Interviews» Tom Racine interviews Jeff Keane about legacy […]
This year’s nominees for the Ignatz Awards have been announced. They are:Outstanding Artist Tim Hensley, Mome (Fantagraphics), Kramer’s Ergot #7 (Buenaventura) Nate Powell, Swallow Me Whole (Top Shelf) Richard Sala, Delphine (Fantagraphics/Coconino) Josh Simmons, Mome (Fantagraphics) Carol Tyler, You’ll Never Know, Book One: A Good and Decent Man (Fantagraphics)Outstanding Anthology or Collection Abandoned Cars, Tim […]