Slapstick Magazine, a periodical for published for comedians, comedy writers, comedy club fans, etc, recently interviewed Randy Glasbergen about his prolific career as a cartoonist and specifically about his weekly feature “Thin Lines” that is syndicated through Creators.4. How long have you been illustrating characters? I began my career in 1972 while I was in […]
Comic Book Resources interviewed Retail creator Norm Feuti about his feature that was launched by King Features in 2006 and his book “Pretending You Care: The Retail Employee Handbook” a parody manual on how to survive a retail job. You have two blogs, one which is yours and then another is in the voice of […]
» Comic Book Resources continues highlighting historical editorial cartoonists: Homer Davenport and John “HB” Doyle» Salt Lake Tribune’s Pat Bagley will be giving a presentation at Idaho State University on November 7 on the topic of intellectual freedom.» Lexington Herald-Leader’s Joel Pett spoke at Eastern Kentucky University. The campus paper has an excellent write-up.» Austin […]
Berkeley Breathed isn’t the only reclusive cartoonist whose out and about, Doonesbury’s Garry Trudeau has been in the news lately. Firstly, he was in Minnesota on Tuesday for a private fundraiser for Senate candidate Al Franken (yes, THAT Al Fraken). According to the MinnPost.com blog, Garry is traveling the United States campaigning on behalf of […]
The normally reclusive cartoonist (except when he has a book out) has made some appearances and given some interviews. The Santa Rosa Press Democrat has a follow-up to his speaking and book signing appearance at the Charles M. Schulz museum last Saturday. Naturally the big topic is his decision to end his Opus Sunday comic […]
» Comic Book Resources looks at the career of Oliver Harrington.» Greeting card cartoonist Mike Scovel was named 2008 Cartoonist of the Year by the Academy of Western Artists.» Frazz creator Jef Mallett is profiled in the San Antonio Express News.» Berkeley Breathed is scheduled to be at the Charles M. Schulz museum to talk […]
» Tom Batuik will be speaking tonight at Akron-Summit County Public Library to mark Breast Cancer Awareness month. He’ll also be signing his bok “Lisa’s Story: The Other Shoe.” » Big Nate creator Lincoln Peirce will be at the Longfellow Book store (Portland, Maine) this Saturday for a book signing of his book I Smell […]
Mike Lynch was on Mr. Media last Friday. Download or streaming audio is now available. Dave Astor was on Ray Hanania’s show. Can’t find any audio for it, but here’s E&P’s announcement. Hector Cantu, the co-creator of “Baldo,” will be the guest lecturer at Cleveland State University’s “Cultural Crossings” lecture series on Wednesday, Oct. 15. […]
» Editorial cartoonist Clay Bennett was on Blog Talk Radio with Mr. Media. (Direct mp3 download or pop-out in new browser window)» Arctic Circle creator Alex Hallatt was interviewed on Comics Coast to Coast. » In an effort to save Superman’s home (or at least the boyhood home of Superman co-creator, Jerry Siegel) several Superman […]
» Matt Davies returns home to Westport CT to speak. He calls himself, “the only redheaded, English-accented graduate from Staples High School to win a Pulitzer prize.”» The Washington Times has picked up Charlos Gary – as a new employee. Congrats to Charlos.» Bo Nanas creator John Kovaleski is now a blogger.» Tom Toles talks […]
Mr. Media (Bob Andelman) interviewed me yesterday about recent changes in Lynn Johnston’s For Better or For Worse, Jim Borgman’s buyout and rumors of the end of Berkeley Breathed’s Opus.You can play it below, open it in your favorite mp3 player or pop open a new window.
Comicology.tv has posted an interview with Beetle Bailey creator Mort Walker on the topic of “Early Artistry.” The original episode aired last year. Parts 2 and 3 will be posted later this year.
Bob Andelman recently interviewed Baby Blues creators Jerry Scott and Rick Kirkman and Zits creators Jim Borgman and Jerry Scott. Topics discussed include raising their own kids, what they’d think if their kids wanted to become a cartoonist, collaborating with each other, side projects (or avoidance of), feature optioning, and coming up with the character’s […]
Bob Andelman (AKA Mr. Media) will be conducting a live interview with Jerry Scott, Jim Borgman and Rick Kirkman on Tuesday August 26th at 4 p.m. EST. The show is live and listeners can call in or participate via a webchat. See Bob’s Talkshoe site for details.
In an interview with For Better or For Worse, Lynn Johnston outlines what to expect after the “end” of the current For Better or For Worse on August 31st. The next phase of FBoFW is being called “new-runs” since Lynn offer new comic strips drawn in her old, original drawing style of when the feature […]