Massive layoffs at The Washington Post, not so massive but still substantial layoffs at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the improving digital footprint at The New York Times and with print papers dying (see AJC) we have the top 25 digital local newspaper websites.From David Bauder of The Associated Press: The Washington Post laid off one-third of […]
Berkeley Breathed let his Facebook followers know that The Bloom County Boys will be moving to Patreon: Opus, Bill, Steve and your Bloom County family are moving! …To a new home more expansive than social media. We invite our readers to join us for the gang’s continuing adventures, plus behind-the-scene peeks at 45 years of […]
Cartoonists swipe file? Al Capp and Jesus? Webtoon a non-profit?JuxtapositionJuxtapositions, like the above, happen frequently, colleague Mike Peterson occasionally features them in his columns. He could feature them every day if he so wished. But it seems that controversy has arisen over just such a comparison of cartoons. Two of the cartoons won awards this […]
A local news website run by a disgraced former state lawmaker who has faced child sex charges and espoused racist views is taking fire for posting racist AI-generated cartoons aimed at a Republican state lawmaker. Prescott eNews, which covers news in Prescott [Arizona] and the surrounding communities in Yavapai County, is facing pointed criticism for […]
Yesterday we noted some recent updates to the GoComics site. Today (it is dated “for the week of June 16”) we have a few more. This week’s site improvements, product enhancements, and new functionality. 💬 Comment on Your My Comics Pages You can now join the conversation directly from your My Comics page(s). Comment on […]
While GoComics has developed a habit of not including the black plate on a Sunday strip or two this year since their Great Reset, that oversight is usually corrected within hours or at least before the day is over.What continues to irritate me is their refusal to post the complete Sunday of a lot of […]
Sometimes you just have to up and walk away. When you are a political cartoonist your two sources of wherewithal are brains and hands. When limitations are put on what your mind can think creative people, for their own mental health, must leave. So Ann Telnaes left. Which may be the best decision she has […]
Here are screenshots of the message received by GoComics subscribers today. From GoComics Trouble page. Enhanced landing pages for 400+ comic features Unlimited access to the entire comics archive A modernized commenting platform Up to 12 My Comics pages and daily My Comics emails, which will be delivered directly to your inbox (click on “Follow” to […]
Chris Waldron, Chief Digital Officer at Andrews McMeel Universal, was kind enough to answer a few questions we sent him regarding the new GoComics rolling out tomorrow. Let’s mention that we at The Daily Cartoonist are paid subscribers to GoComics (and Comics Kingdom). That said I was more interested in the effects the new site […]
In a few days (April 1, 2025) the new GoComics website will present itself to the world at large, and while we don’t have any details as to most of what will be new and improved we have an idea of what it may look like.Yeah the new (top) page is going to look snazzier […]
GoComics has set the date for when the new, improved site will rejigger itself. From a March 18 message to GoComics subscribers: We continue to put the finishing touches on the updated GoComics, and we have an official launch date: Tuesday, April 1! (No fooling.) GoComics Blog has also noted the relaunch date: Exciting news: […]
Exciting news: At the beginning of April you’ll be introduced to a brand-new GoComics with a host of upgraded features and improved functionality—and more will roll out throughout 2025! A year and a half after their last update, The GoComics Team announces some immediate changes and some still to come: Shall we assume that commenting […]
I’m not doing political cartoons today, but here’s one anyway. I like Patrick Chappatte’s effort at attempting to suggest a cabinet appointment more ridiculous and inappropriate than the ones that are really being proposed. But I think it’s because the art is particularly appealing.A lot of cartoonists are trying, and failing, to come up with […]
Tomorrow King Features Syndicate is scheduled to launch an all-new Comics Kingdom. Our new website will boast a unique visual identity and an optimized user experience designed with you in mind. From front-end wireframes to a streamlined user interface, our focus has been creating an attractive and user-friendly platform. Our commitment to a clean and […]
Comics Kingdom has notified subscribers that the relaunch of their website will take place on February 28, 2024. The announcement: Dear Comics Kingdom Subscribers, Get ready to experience Comics Kingdom like never before! We’re delighted to announce the relaunch of our website on Feb. 28. Our journey since early 2023 has been a blend of […]