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CSotD: Pretending the gloves don’t fit

by Mike Peterson 6 comments February 18, 2023

Ann Telnaes sums up the Dominion Voting Systems v Fox News case in a single graphic: They knew the truth but chose to lie.And before we go any farther, her collection of Fox personalities reminds me that, when Boss Tweed escaped from jail and fled to Spain, US authorities — unable in those days to […]

Bill Watterson’s The Mysteries and The Calvin and Hobbes Portable Compendium

by D. D. Degg 4 comments February 17, 2023

Andrews McMeel has released their notice of the new Bill Watterson book revealing little new information about The Mysteries but included the announcement of the publication of newly formatted Calvin and Hobbes books. From Andrews McMeel’s press release regarding The Mysteries: The deluxe hardcover edition features elements of a classic fairytale book, with exquisite art […]

CSotD: Human Nature and other follies

by Mike Peterson 9 comments February 17, 2023

Mr. Boffo offers a bit of safe harbor for troubled marriages and thank goodness for finicky cats. Our cat ate Friskies kibble every day without a complaint and maybe that’s why our marriage didn’t last: We didn’t have cat food to agree to disagree about.Somebody was kvetching on social media yesterday about how half of […]

Indecent! Pre-Hays Code Animated Cartoons

by D. D. Degg 0 comments February 16, 2023

With the explosion of talkies in the late 1920s, movie studios looked to talent from the New York stage to write dialogue and musical numbers. Studios quickly found that the salaciousness typical of Broadway wouldn’t fly in other parts of the country. The Catholic Church was calling for a purification of cinema, and the movies […]

Boris Wins 2022 Artist For Peace Award

by D. D. Degg 0 comments February 16, 2023

Jacques Goldstyn, a.k.a. Boris, is the first cartoonist in the Artist For Peace 34 year history to be so honored. L’Artiste pour la Paix a annoncé: Jacques Goldstyn alias Boris est choisi à l’unanimité Artiste pour la Paix de l’année 2022 (adopté par le C.A. des APLP). Il a été honoré le 14 février à […]

Adrian Tomine: 20 Years a New Yorker

by D. D. Degg 0 comments February 16, 2023

Adrian Tomine first appeared in The New Yorker in 1999, he first appeared on The New Yorker in 2004. About 20 years ago, cartoonist Adrian Tomine experienced two simultaneous major life events: he moved from California to Brooklyn, where he has lived ever since, and he landed his first New Yorker cover. His instantly recognizable […]

CSotD: Hot Villain vs Villain Action!

by Mike Peterson 2 comments February 16, 2023

Watson rouses up my ambivalence for the story of how George Santos reportedly/allegedly ripped off some “Amish dog breeders” with bad checks. I have no reluctance in comparing Santos to Dr. Doom in regard to his reported/alleged theft of funds for a veteran’s ailing dog, but I’m conflicted on this one.The reason I put quotation […]

Sally Browne Talks Hägar the Horrible

by D. D. Degg 1 comments February 15, 2023

From the start, [Hägar the Horrible] was a family project. Browne remembers the entire family sitting around the table as her father presented jokes and ideas, grading them. At this point, he also began asking one of his sons, Chris, to write gags. As Hägar picked up steam, Dik began focusing more attention on the […]

Hey Kids! Comics! I (Heart) Books

by D. D. Degg 0 comments February 15, 2023

Below are some comic strip and cartoon books scheduled for February 2023 release.Images and links (mostly) via Amazon,though ordering through your local comic shop or independent book store is a good idea. Backlist: Missed in January opening image: Shrimp & Grits by Andy Marlette; © Creators Syndicate

CSotD: Communications Breakdown

by Mike Peterson 11 comments February 15, 2023

Eric Allie (Counterpoint) offers a sort of “I know you are, but what am I?” analysis of Cancel Culture, in which, he contends, liberal attempts to control disinformation have become an attack on free speech.There is, obviously, no lack of Cancel Culture happening at the moment, and not just Ron DeSantis limiting the ability of […]

New Bill Watterson Book – Fall ’23

by D. D. Degg 2 comments February 14, 2023

News is breaking of a new book by Bill Watterson and John Kascht scheduled for release on October 10, 2023. From Bill Watterson, bestselling creator of the beloved comic strip Calvin and Hobbes, and John Kascht, one of America’s most renowned caricaturists, comes a mysterious and beautifully illustrated fable about what lies beyond human understanding.  What little […]

For Gorsake … This is Serious!

by D. D. Degg 1 comments February 14, 2023

It is Australia’s most famous, most important, and most copied cartoon. It was used as the cover for cartoonist Stan Cross’s biography, it was used as the cover for a history of Australian cartooning, it is the basis for the Australian Cartoonists Association’ Stanley Award, and more often than not lately it is the inspiration […]

Sam Richardson, Taos News Team Up

by D. D. Degg 0 comments February 14, 2023

The Taos News is the latest newspaper to engage in a growing habit we heartily endorse. The weekly paper has secured the services of Sam Richardson to provide cartoons on local conditions and events. From The Taos News: We’re bringing a new cartoonist into the mix here at the paper. Local artist Sam Richardson answered […]

CSotD: Love is allegedly in the air

by Mike Peterson 6 comments February 14, 2023

Let’s kick off today’s coverage with a 2008 Frazz in which Caulfield once more demonstrates his grasp of what matters and what doesn’t. I’ll grant you that I bristle a little at “less” and “fewer” mistakes, but not enough to interrupt a conversation over it. I save that for “may have” and “might have,” because […]

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