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Washington Post Adds Sherman’s Lagoon, Lio; drops B.C., Wizard of Id

by Alan Gardner 1 comments June 1, 2007

The Washington Post has announced that they are adding Sherman’s Lagoon and Lio to their daily round up and dropping B.C. and The Wizard of Id.I can understand editor’s willingness to drop B.C. – the original creator has died and it’s uncertain how well it will continue in “legacy mode”. But to drop The Wizard […]

Edison Lee web site opens forum

by Alan Gardner 0 comments June 1, 2007

Earlier this month, I told you that John Hambrock launched a web site to showcase his comic, The Brilliant Mind of Edison Lee. He’s now opened a forum for guests and fans to talk about his work.

More Reuben Weekend wrap-ups

by Alan Gardner 0 comments June 1, 2007

Mike Lynch has posted more photos of his Reuben Weekend experience. Tony Carillo, creator of F-Minus has posted his photos on his blog.Tom Richmond writes about freelancing over the Reuben Weekend from his hotel bathroom.

Charlie Brown shooting spree OR another Don’t sue me production

by Alan Gardner 30 comments May 29, 2007

Yes, the Peanuts gang has some of the world’s most recognized characters; is a national treasure; and of course, beloved by all. So when you’re all that, you become a target for parody. The movie ends with this: The creator of this picture wishes to state that he does not in any way wish to […]

Cartoonists in the news: John Marshall

by Alan Gardner 0 comments May 29, 2007

I mentioned this back in January, but I’m seeing syndicated stories about John Marshall who’s name will now be cited as an artist on the Blondie comic strip. Then he got a call from King Features in 2002 to work as an assistant artist on “Blondie.” He had done inking work on the strip “Hagar […]

Johnny Hart’s comics continue to lose papers

by Alan Gardner 0 comments May 29, 2007

Johnny Hart’s features (B.C. and Wizard of Id) have lost a couple more papers. Here’s a review of what is being added and dropped in the last couple of week:Stephan Pastis’ Pearls Before Swine has picked up the South Bend Tribune (replaces the The Wizard of Id) and The Richmond Times-Dispatch where he displaces B.C.. […]

Reuben weekend reviews

by Alan Gardner 1 comments May 29, 2007

For those of us who couldn’t make it to this year’s Reuben Awards Weekend we’ll have to live vicariously through those who did. Reports are starting to trickle in from the attendees. Here’s the reports I’ve gathered so far and will continue to update. Mike Lynch is the first one with photos. And I suspect […]

Check out the very first Pogo strip

by Alan Gardner 0 comments May 29, 2007

Craig Yoe writes in to share a scan of the very first Pogo comic strip over on his web site. Fantagraphics is publishing the entire Pogo comics and has asked for help from those who own any originals or high quality scans. From Gary Groth, founder of Fantagraphics:We are looking for the best possible black-and-white […]

Bleeker moves to GoComics; optioned for tv animation show

by Alan Gardner 2 comments May 29, 2007

Jonathan Mahood writes in to announce that his feature, Bleeker: The Rechargeable Dog has moved to GoComics.com as of last Friday and has been optioned for a Canadian animated television show. Bleeker, which first appeared in the ComicSherpa last July features a robotic toy dog and his hyper 10 year-old owner, Skip. The animation project […]

Bill Amend presented 2007 Reuben Award for Cartoonist of the Year

by Alan Gardner 5 comments May 28, 2007

Straight from the NCS are the results for this year’s Reuben Awards held last Saturday night. Bill Amend, creator of Foxtrot was honored with Cartoonist of the Year – the highest honor. The Golden Key Award went to Mort Walker, creator of Beetle Bailey and the Silver T-Square was given to Joe and Luke McGarry.The […]

Girls and Sports book gets less than stellar review (UPDATED)

by Alan Gardner 3 comments May 25, 2007

Tom Spurgeon reviews Girls and Sports book: I’m saying all of that because while I’m sure that Justin Borus and Andrew Feinstein are nice guys who make certain people laugh, I hated this book. Ouch. Read the full review.UPDATE: Andrew Feinstein writes in to point out that, despite Tom’s review, there have been many very […]

Is Michael Ramirez Jeff MacNelly’s artistic successor?

by Alan Gardner 6 comments May 25, 2007

I found this blog post interesting in the question that it poses. Is Michael Ramirez Jeff MacNelley’s successor in regards to unmatched artistic ability? Pulitzer-Prize-winning political cartoonist Michael Ramirez is Jeff MacNelly’s brilliant successor in political cartoon artistry. His work is like no one else’s. And here’s the best part: He has the same opinion […]

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