As reported by Mike Rhode, a new 16 page alternative-comics monthly will debut on Friday. Part of line-up includes: Dan Archer, Pascal Blanchet, Ken Cursoe, Theo Ellsworth, Eamon Espey, Keith Knight, Morgan Pielli, Jesse Reklaw and Jen Sorenson.

The International Animated Film Society has announced this year’s Winsor McCay winners are Mike Judge, John Lasseter and Nick Park. The award honors animators who are “best known as a prolific artist and pioneer in the art of comic strips and animation.” The three will receive trophies next January at the 36th annual Annie Awards.Mike […]

As reported earlier, Sally Forth writer Francesco “Ces” Marciuliano is filling in for Bizarro creator Dan Piraro this week using his Medium Large comic material. The first one is out and you can read Ces’ review of it on his blog. If you like Medium Large, visit the official site.

Sean Tevis is filing papers to run for the office of state representative in Kansas. The 39 year-old, first time politician was told he would need to raise nearly $26,000 to fund his campaign against the deeper pockets of his Republican competitor. After raising just over $1000 the traditional method of asking for donations from […]

Some of these are a bit old. It seems that after the Doonesbury hiatus was over, the number of changes reported dropped and I just held the stories until there was a number of them to gather into one post.» The News Observer is trying out The Other Coast, Ollie and Quentin and Home and […]

This is a bit off-topic for the usual TDC fair, but I thought it might be a good opportunity to offer advice to a young man who appears to have some skill but lacks a direction or outlet. If you think you’ve got some good advice, leave it in the comments or it to me […]

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 […]

Chattanooga Times Free Press editorial cartoonist Clay Bennett’s work will be on display at The Jewish Cultural Center in Chattanooga between August 4 through September 4. The exhibit is called “Think Globally, Draw Locally.” Clay will speak on August 19 at a luncheon.

DC Comics will publish a reprinting of the 12-year run of The Spirit that ran as an newspaper supplement between 1940 and 1952. The 24 volume collection is the result of an eight year effort. The book is due out as early as September.

Earlier this month, I reported that one of the three Muslim men who were arrested for allegedly plotting to kill Kurt Westergaard was released for lack of evidence. The other two individuals, both from Tunisia, have been ordered to stay in state custody until August 12. Earlier this week, the Danish appeals court heard evidence […]

E&P is reporting that Creig Flessel has passed away at the age of 96. Craig was the assistant on the Dixie Dugan comic and Li’l Abner. He also worked in comic books and advertising.

Earlier this month we discussed the news that a Rudy Park character might die, or not, depending on reader response. The conversation devolved and eventually was shutdown. Matt Richtel (who pens the strip under the name Theron Heir) has sent me a response to the issue. I think his point of trying to adapt one’s […]

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 […]

In an article in the LA Times is a mention that long time (33 years) editorial cartoonist Dwane Powell with the News & Observer is no longer a full-time editorial cartoonist, but has been dropped to a part-time position. Additionally, he has been restricted to local issues.UPDATE: According to Daryl Cagle, Dwayne has resigned today […]

Rome News-Tribune editorial cartoonist Mike Lester has been honored with “Best Original Editorial Cartoon” in this year’s Better Newspaper Contest (BNC) and Better Newspaper Advertising Contest (BNAC) sponsored by the National Newspaper Association. The award recognizes newspapers who “find new ways to entice readers to subscribe and convince businesses that their publications are still the […]