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 […]
» Dennis the Menace cartoonist Marcus Hamilton will be a featured speaker at the Cartoonist and Illustrator’s Shop Talk at the Montford Community Center this Saturday. See web site for details.» Liberty Meadows creator Frank Cho has re-signed an exclusive contract with Marvel comics. Newsarama has an interview with the details.» Philadelphia Inquirer editorial cartoonist […]
Cul De Sac creator Richard Thompson talks to Panels and Pixels blogger Chris Mautner about his career and work before the launch of his syndicated daily. Before there was Cul De Sac, Richard did (and still does) a weekly feature called Richard’s Poor Almanac. Q: How would you describe that strip? Was it a social […]
E&P’s Dave Astor interviewed Jerry Robinson, the creator of the Joker character who makes a return to the big screen with release of “The Dark Knight.” Jerry calls Heath Ledger’s performance “brilliant” and a much closer portrayal of the character than Jack Nicholson’s “TV take on the Joker” performance. The interview delves into Robinson’s roll […]
Mike Cavna continues to provide interviews with cartoonists of note. Last week was Garry Trudeau on the topic of satire. This week we get a peak at Aaron McGruder’s view of satire and his transition to television. How difficult was the transition from a static newspaper strip to your animated show? McGRUDER: I went in […]
The newly launched Comics Riff blog talks to Doonesbury creator Garry Trudeau about the state of satire in America today. Is satire’s influence on politicians and the electorate any greater or lesser than, say, when “Doonesbury” launched? I’ve never felt any of us had significant influence. The fear of public ridicule is universal, but I […]
Comics Worth Reading has posted a review of Keith Knight’s award-winning cartoon compilation, “The Complete K Chronicles.”
Mark Buford, creator of “Scary Gary,” sits down with John C. Snider of www.scifidimensions.com and talks about his comic strip.In the podcast, Buford offers a glimpse not only into his influences — the comics and the people who have inspired him — but also into the inspiration for Scary Gary, how the innovative comic was […]