The Rocky Mountain News has made three changes on their comics page…. Lewis, “Lio” by Mark Tatulli and “Pajama Diaries” by Terri Libenson.To make room, “Alley Oop,” “Elderberries” and “Grand Avenue” were dropped.
Mike Belkin has decided to end “Unfit” on the 30th of this month according to Mary Anne Grimes, Executive Director at United Media. Earlier this year, Mike asked Scott Adams to help him find an artist to take over the artwork of the feature. The contest brought in over 70 submissions with Justin Thompson taking […]
This blog is certainly growing at a fast clip and in an effort to provide you with the features you requested back in early April, I’ve rethought the layout and content of this blog.� I haven’t got rid of any thing (except some advertising) but starting this week, I’ll roll out an events calendar and next Monday will debut the first “In Focus” article – where we take a look at something big happening in the cartooning community.
The Daily Cartoonist began a little over six months ago as an experiment in blogging, and a means of inserting myself into the cartooning community. The response to this blog has been inspiring. Each month the number of readers continues to grow – despite my having done no marketing.About a month ago, I posted a […]
They didn’t post many requirements if any – which means if Mike Luckovich hasn’t satisfied with the Pulitzer, and the Society of Professional Journalists’ Sigma Delta Chi Award – he can enter too.We are celebrating Jim Borgman?s 30th anniversary this year as the Enquirer?s editorial cartoonist and want your help…. We will publish your cartoon and Jim?s in print and online.E-mail your entry by filling out the following form, or send your cartoon via ‘snail mail’ to: Borgman Challenge, Life section, 312 Elm St., Cincinnati 45202.
His characters have dealt with AIDS, civil rights, women’s rights, gay rights, college students, gun control and other issues.Trudeau has remained current. Recent themes have included the problems of wounded veterans returning from duty in Iraq and Afghanistan — not the sort of thing you’d find in Family Circus.Almost from the first, some have argued that Doonesbury belongs on the editorial page, not in the comics.
Before I report on the survey that ran last week on this site to gauge its performance, I’d like to take this opportunity to say thank you to all those who took the time to answer the questions. Perhaps, like cartooning itself, this is a solitary effort and sometimes it’s difficult to know just how […]
Note to readers: This story will remain at the top of the page for the next little while to direct traffic to the survey. Please scroll down to see newer stories. Today is the last day to take the reader survey. The Daily Cartoonist (TDC) has passed the six month mark, and despite no marketing […]
Yesterday I received an email from Dominic Bonacci, one of the planners for the upcoming Comics Symposium sponsored by the Lakeland Community College asking for my opinion on why there is a lack of media coverage of comic strip industry. With his permission, I’ve posted his email below along with his questions. I’ve inserted my […]
I moved houses over the weekend and am still climbing out of the mountains of boxes. I anticipate I’ll be posting news again tomorrow morning.Alan Gardner Editor
FYI, I won’t be updating the Daily Cartoonist over the New Years holiday weekend. Be safe and enjoy the weekend.Alan Gardner Daily Cartoonist Editor
In observance of the Christmas holiday, I will not be updating the Daily Cartoonist over the Christmas weekend. I’ll resume posting on December 27th.I appreciate the encouragement received from you, the Daily Cartoonist visitors and subscribers. I wish you all a warm and pleasant Christmas/holiday.All the Best, Alan Gardner
The Tulsa World has posted a ‘cartoonist wanted’ message on the AAEC bulletin board. They are replacing David Simpson who was fired for plagerism. Posted: Dec 12, 2005 02:48PM From: Laura McIntosh City: Tulsa, Ok USA Email: laura.mcintosh@tulsaworld.com Subject: TULSA WORLD HIRING A CARTOONIST Comments: Unlike many newspapers, the Tulsa World is seeking a cartoonist. […]
Current site status:At this writing, the site is still considered in beta form – which means it’s still a work in progress. For a peak at the future road map of this site, please read my post: Daily Cartoonist roadmap.
Due to the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday, the Daily Cartoonist will be not publishing (or very infrequently) this weekend.