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Lost and Found Dept. (Rediscovered Comics)
Comics Beat has a fascinating article on the recent San Diego Comic-Con panel “Graphic Novels: Lost and Found.” Panelists Gary Groth, Shannon Wheeler, Sean Michael Robinson, and Carson Grubaugh gathered virtually with moderator Rob Salkowitz to discuss their participation in stewarding these now “found” graphic novels to publication. In two cases, the modern creators actually […]
Posted on: Jul 25, 2021, Section: Books, Comic Books, Comic strips, Graphic Journalism, Graphic Novels, Comments: 3 Comments
2021 Eisner Award Winners
The winners of the 2021 Eisner Awards were announced Friday night at the San Diego Comic-Con. A mostly comic book affair here are the winners in some categories we regularly cover here at TDC. Best Reality-Based Work WINNER: Kent State: Four Dead in Ohio, by Derf Backderf (Abrams) Big Black: Stand at Attica, by Frank “Big […]
Posted on: Jul 23, 2021, Section: Awards, Books, Comic Books, Comic history, Comic strips, Graphic Journalism, Graphic Novels, web comics, Comments: 0 Comments
Fire in the Sky – A Brian Fies interview
Brian Fies is a cartoonist from Santa Rosa, California. On October 9, 2017 wildfires burned through Northern California, resulting in 44 fatalities. In addition, 6,200 homes and 8,900 structures were destroyed. He wrote an 18-page webcomic to describe and deal with the fire and the losses it brought to his family and community. Fies later […]
Posted on: Jul 22, 2021, Section: Books, Graphic Journalism, Graphic Novels, Interviews, Comments: 1 Comment
Sex, Drugs, and Rex Morgan
John Wells recent posting of an intriguing 1954 Judge Parker Sunday … … got me thinking of a Rex Morgan, M.D. story by the same author of few years earlier. Nick Dallis tells of the dangers of drugs on America’s youth. A couple months later the comic strip would be reproduced in a comic book […]
Posted on: Jul 12, 2021, Section: Comic history, Comic strips, Graphic Journalism, Comments: Comments Off on Sex, Drugs, and Rex Morgan
Stock Up for The Fourth, Bring Your Own Bagley
Journalism and beer. Beer and journalism. Philosophically, the two pair just about as good as anything. To that end, Fisher is excited to announce that ‘Transparency’ American pale ale, a beer brewed in collaboration with the @sltrib, is on tap and for sale in cans. Legendary Tribune cartoonist, @bagleycartoons, designed the label. Pat Bagley tweeted.
Posted on: Jun 29, 2021, Section: AAEC-feed, Editorial cartooning, Fund Raisers, Graphic Journalism, Licensing, Newspaper industry, Comments: Comments Off on Stock Up for The Fourth, Bring Your Own Bagley
Tim Campbell on Kids and Covid
Cartoonist, editorial and otherwise, Tim Campbell created a tutorial of sorts to help middle school students and their teachers and parents understand the effects the Covid pandemic has had on Junior High School kids and their education, both in person and distance learning. Current Publishing cartoonist Tim Campbell seeks … to help readers understand how […]
Posted on: May 23, 2021, Section: AAEC-feed, Editorial cartooning, Graphic Journalism, Comments: Comments Off on Tim Campbell on Kids and Covid
Random Whatnots
© Condé Nast The Argentine artist Liniers is now settled in Vermont, but he knows New York City well. He knows the rhythm of the seasons; and he knows, too, that life begins underground, especially when there’s a whiff of spring in the air. We recently talked to the artist about his work, city life, […]
Posted on: Mar 16, 2021, Section: Animation, Comic Books, Comic strips, Events, Graphic Journalism, How-to, Interviews, Comments: Comments Off on Random Whatnots
Hey Kids! Comics! An Extra Hour of Reading(?)
Below are some comic strip and cartoon books scheduled for March 2021 release. Images and links (mostly) via Amazon, though ordering through your local comic or independent book store is a good idea. Big Nate: In Your Face! “It’s True. I Never Liked The Guy.” review Wicked Epic Adventures Should I Pee […]
Posted on: Mar 15, 2021, Section: Books, Comic strips, Editorial cartooning, Graphic Journalism, Graphic Novels, Comments: Comments Off on Hey Kids! Comics! An Extra Hour of Reading(?)
Cartoonists: Call to Support the Creative Arts
From Counterpoint via the Association of American Editorial Cartoonists: The AAEC has been asked by Counterpoint to spread the word about Be An Arts Hero, a push by the arts & cultures sector for direct government support of creatives during the time of coronavirus. (Think a WPA for COVID-19). Details are below. If you’re interested, […]
Posted on: Mar 9, 2021, Section: AAEC-feed, Editorial cartooning, Events, Graphic Journalism, Comments: Comments Off on Cartoonists: Call to Support the Creative Arts
Brian Turner – RIP
Cartoonist Brian Turner (aka Renrut) has passed away. Brian William Turner December 15, 1949 – January 31, 2021 writer, cartoonist, researcher, and educator From the obituary: Brian was a prolific writer who worked diligently on his novels, articles, books, and research projects right up to the weeks before his death. One of a handful […]
Posted on: Feb 20, 2021, Section: Alternative comics, Comic strips, Graphic Journalism, Obituary, Comments: 1 Comment
Newsroom Cartoonists – Cartoonist Chronicles
Cartooning the Mid-20th Century Newsroom Cartoonists and other artists, working in newsrooms, captured and caricatured their working lives, including their colleagues, in these places. What follows is a small sample of the images I have gathered in my research for my new book on the history of the American newsroom from the 1920s through the […]
Posted on: Feb 18, 2021, Section: AAEC-feed, Editorial cartooning, Graphic Journalism, Comments: 1 Comment
“It’s All Relative” by John Potter, New Eco-cartoon
The Mountain Journal, a journalistic watchdog of The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, has recently engaged artist John Potter as an editorial cartoonist. The former cartoonist and illustrator for The Billings Gazette will contribute a weekly cartoon dedicated to preserving “the wildest landscape in the Lower 48.” The feature began with a February 3, 2021 issue. John […]
Posted on: Feb 10, 2021, Section: Comic strips, Editorial cartooning, Graphic Journalism, web comics, Comments: Comments Off on “It’s All Relative” by John Potter, New Eco-cartoon
Awards – the 2021 Deadlines
We know you are currently occupied with the holiday season, but the Association of American Editorial Cartoonists wants you to know about the submission deadlines for next year’s awards – many of which must be submitted by January and February. National Cartoonist Society Divisional Reuben AwardsDeadline: January 2021Rules and entry form available online: https://www.nationalcartoonists.com/awards/guidelines/ National Newspaper […]
Posted on: Dec 21, 2020, Section: AAEC, AAEC-feed, Awards, Editorial cartooning, Graphic Journalism, National Cartoonist Society, Comments: Comments Off on Awards – the 2021 Deadlines
Betty Debnam – RIP
Betty Debnam, the creator and editor of The Mini Page, has passed away. Betty Glass Debnam Hunt October 23, 1929 – November 1, 2020 Elementary school teacher, advertising copywriter Creator of the educational newspaper insert The Mini Page From the obituary: While teaching in Wake County, Betty had the idea of combining education and […]
Posted on: Nov 4, 2020, Section: Children's Books, Comic strips, Graphic Journalism, Obituary, Comments: 3 Comments
The Sunday Social Session
Art Spiegelman artwork © Art Spiegelman In the age-old discussion about when comics finally “grew up” Maus is often exhibit A. The New Yorker called it “the first masterpiece in comic-book history”. It’s the comic that people who don’t read comics have read, and the only graphic novel ever to have won a Pulitzer prize. […]
Posted on: Oct 18, 2020, Section: Alternative comics, Cartooning, Comic strips, Editorial cartooning, Graphic Journalism, Magazine cartoons, web comics, Comments: Comments Off on The Sunday Social Session
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