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Cartoonist Couples – Updated

For the 4th of July cartoonist Liza Donnelly was joined by cartoonist Michael Maslin on her Substack for a Q&A from fans about their cartooning habits, their cartooning heroes, and The New Yorker history and more. The session is fun and informative with neither taking themselves too seriously. You do know that they are a […]

CSotD: More Saturday Morning Comics

Following a major holiday is excellent timing for Workaholics Day and I say that as a dedicated workaholic. I’m not the neurotic type obsessed with the notion that, if I took a few days off, they’d notice they didn’t need me. However, I am the neurotic type who, when I had a Sunday column, would […]

CSotD: A Republic, If We Can Keep It

We sure do, and on both sides. Those who think we are in crisis need to settle down and come up with a plan. Running around screaming isn’t a plan, nor is hurling insults. Mass protests and voter registration drives are plans. Reclaim the flag. Celebrate the intentions. If someone quotes Stephen Decatur’s “My country, […]

Toon Town Tidbits

Comics Kingdom subscription bargain, Cartoon Brew changes hands, Kevin Kallaugher on TV, San Diego Comic-Con panels of interest, Comics Revue ends after 42 years, seeking lost Eartha comic strips by John M. Burns, what some of those strange items advertised in old comic books really were, and a reminder to get your Reuben Playbill ad.Comics […]

Growing Up Luann: 40 Years of Comics

“Growing Up Luann: 40 Years of Comics” Exhibit It’s been 40 years since local artist Greg Evans debuted his now famous comic strip “Luann.” That same year, he attended Comic-Con for the first time. The longtime resident of San Marcos said a lot has changed since then. But one thing that hasn’t changed is the […]

CSotD: Racism & Hatred Aren’t Funny

As I’m writing this, the House is in an all-night session, not so much debating Trump’s major bill as seeing which side can hold on longest. By time you read it, we may know the answer.But what we already know is that there is a cult of personality and an atmosphere of fear governing Congress. […]

Laurie Gambill Myers – RIP

Newspaper illustrator Laurie Gambill has passed away. Laurie Janette Gambill Myers April 10, 1952 – June 23, 2025From the funeral home obituary: Laurie grew up in Spokane, Washington, attended Spokane schools, and graduated from North Central High School (1970) and Whitworth College (1974). She received a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts, and pursued teaching credentials […]

2025 Rex Babin Memorial Award Call For Entries

The Association of American Editorial Cartoonists (AAEC) has opened the window for submissions to compete for The 2025 Rex Babin Memorial Award for Excellence in Local Cartooning. The award recognizes editorial cartoons that focuses on state and local issues, particularly “champion[ing] those cartoonists who work for small and local newspapers.”From the AAEC: The Rex Babin […]

CSotD: Humpday Humor Break

I’m not thinking about games and consoles, but I am taking a day for humor in hopes of distracting from the news a bit.That doesn’t mean giving in and it doesn’t mean turning off entirely. I emailed my Congressional representative before I began today’s posting. It took about two minutes, in part because I didn’t […]

Baltimore Sun Dismisses KAL – Update

note: this story has been updated to include a KAL interview with the Baltimore BrewAfter 31 years (1988-2006, 2012-2025) Kevin (KAL) Kallaugher has been let go by The Baltimore Sun.From KAL: I am disappointed to announce that after 31 years of award-winning cartoons in The Baltimore Sun, I was abruptly dismissed from the paper on […]

CSotD: Fattening Up The Geese

I’ll confess to having paid more attention to the wretched excess in Venice than it deserved, which is any. But, unlike the couple in Milbrath’s cartoon, I did have my chair swung around the other direction, and I have also been paying attention to the wretched excess being foisted upon us all in Washington.According to […]

Jim Shooter – RIP

Comic book writer and editor Jim Shooter has passed away. James Charles (Jim) Shooter September 27, 1951 – June 30, 2025it is being reported that comic book writer, editor, and publisher Jim Shooter has passed away. Comic book writer Mark Waid informed the world on his Facebook page: RIP Jim Shooter, 1951-2025. I’ve just received […]

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