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AAEC Convention schedule and information

With just a couple of more weeks before the AAEC’s 50th anniversary convention, I’m assuming those planning on attending are well informed of the events, speakers and schedules. If there are any fence sitters, go check out the convention info on the AAEC’s web site.

Cartoonapalooz to kick off AAEC Convention

Some of the most controversial editorial cartoonists will be on hand on July 3rd for the AAEC’s convention kick-off event called Cartoonapalooza: Fireworks in Pen and Ink! The cocktail reception and panel is open to the public ($25) and features: Ted Rall, Universal Press Syndicate Tom Toles, Washington Post Mike Luckovich, Atlanta Journal Constitution Mike […]

Monthly Subscription to Comics Planned (UPDATE)

News Free Comics Cover. Used by PermissionA new publication called “News Free Comics” is being launched with the hopes of gathering 2,0000 subscribers for a monthly mailing of comics strips. The proprietor, Randall Vanfossen, says that he started News Free Comics last year for local distribution and is hoping to take the idea nationally. So […]

Kathleen Parker weighs in on Opus two moms cartoon

Earlier this week, I told you about a conservative blogger who was upset at the depiction of men and the celebration of a two-mom family. The topic is no longer being discussed in the right-wing blogosphere – Kathleen Parker, syndicated columnist for the Orlando Sentinel, has written a column calling the cartoon “threadbare” and “stereotypical.” […]

Ann Telnaes, McCoy brothers to headline and MC Disney Toonfest

Editorial cartoonist Ann Telnaes, will join up with Bonnie Timmons (illustrator) and Jay Jackson (animator) to headline this year’s ToonFest this September 14 and 15. Glenn and Gary McCoy will be the event’s emcees. Toonfest is a celebration in Walt Disney’s boyhood in Marceline, MO and features the headlining speakers, a kids barnyard olympics, a […]

Cameos galore in this week’s Stone Soup

E&P noticed that the “gals” are getting together over in the Stone Soup strip. Stone Soup character Joan is having a baby shower and Elly (For Better or For Worse), Cathy (Cathy), Connie (Zits mom), and Alice from Dilbert have made cameo appearances. See today and yesterday’s strip.I find this interesting. Who do you invite […]

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