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A look into Jim Borgman’s studio

by Alan Gardner 0 comments May 28, 2014

From what original art hangs on his wall to where he stashes candy, Zits co-creator Jim Borgman has posted a virtual tour through his office. From his blog:My dad was a sign painter, and this is the wooden box he sat on everyday as he worked. I keep it nearby to remember him, but I […]

Joe Heller cartoon presented to Pope Francis

by Alan Gardner 4 comments May 28, 2014

A viral cartoon drawn by Former Green Bay Press-Gazette editorial cartoonist (now self-syndicated) Joe Heller featuring Pope Francis driving his 1984 Renault with bumper stickers such as “Have you hugged an Atheist today?,” and “Honk if your a non-conformist” has been presented to his Holiness. Members of the Jubilee USA delegation visiting the Vatican last […]

Review: Surface Pro 2 vs Cintiq Companion

by Alan Gardner 4 comments May 28, 2014

Jonathan Hill spent two weeks with Surface Pro 2 running Windows 8 and the Cintiq Companion. He breaks down his experience on his blog: Ever since I got wind about these tablets that are running full Windows 8 and have pressure sensitive screens, I sold my laptop and decided to jump all over that. It […]

CSotD: Protecting The Public’s Right To Click

by Mike Peterson 0 comments May 28, 2014

Let’s go back 33 years, with this Jim Mazzotta commentary on the attempted assassination of Ronald Reagan.John Hinckley was not a massacre shooter, but he operated in something of the same arena: Attempting a grand public gesture, at which, as Mazzotta’s cartoon suggests, he succeeded.He only wanted to attract the attention of one person, but that […]

CSotD: Other people’s insights

by Mike Peterson 2 comments May 27, 2014

A modest proposalI think cartoonists should get to take Memorial Day off, mostly because it would be so simple to arrange.Each year, one cartoonist would be chosen to do a cartoon of a small child saluting a gravestone, all the papers could run it, and everyone else could kick back and eat barbecue.I mean, it […]

Reuben Awards weekend 2014 wrap up

by Alan Gardner 8 comments May 27, 2014

This year’s Reubens Award Weekend was held in the spectacular San Diego California. It was only my third NCS weekend, so I’m not the best barometer for attendance. Apart from live-tweeting the winners on Saturday night, I’ll admit, I put aside my the “reporter duties” and just enjoyed the event. My photos are slimmer than […]

Congratulations to all of the Reuben Awards winners

by Alan Gardner 2 comments May 26, 2014

This last weekend was the National Cartoonists Society’s annual Reuben Awards weekend. It was a fabulous event. I’ll post a write-up here shortly. But as fun as the weekend was, the reason we were all there was to find out who were the big winners. Without further delay, below are the winners of the division […]

Check out Wumo over at GoComics.com

by Alan Gardner 0 comments May 26, 2014

I?m pleased that Universal Uclick is sponsoring The Daily Cartoonist for another week. Equally happy that they are promoting one of my favorite comics “Wumo.” I was only just a little giddy to hear that the Danish comic Wulffmorgenthaler was being brought to the states. It started in 2001 and ran in several European papers. […]

Thank you to Universal Uclick/GoComics

by Alan Gardner 0 comments May 26, 2014

A big thanks goes out to Universal Uclick for sponsoring the blog last week. I’m sure most of my readers know that UU is the owner of GoComics, the largest comics portal in the world if not universe. GoComics has some of the most recognized and famous comics and they continue to amaze me how […]

CSotD: Monday Short Takes

by Mike Peterson 2 comments May 26, 2014

Monty strikes at a male obsession appropriate for a three-day weekend. After a couple days of not having to shave, the question comes up of maybe growing some facial hair.Which, by the way, doesn’t relieve you of the need to shave, since nobody’s face grows hair only in the mustache/beard regions.You still have to shave […]

CSotD: Reuben, Reuben

by Mike Peterson 2 comments May 25, 2014

I had planned to link this morning to whoever filed a full report from last night’s NCS Awards Dinner before turning in, but all I’m finding is Twitter updates.So, having flipped the multi-sided coin, I’ll send you to Alan Gardner’s feed for the full listing plus 144-character commentary.I’m sure there will be more complete coverage […]

CSotD: Rough stuff

by Mike Peterson 4 comments May 24, 2014

Okay, granted, “high” would be a bad idea. We all know “high” would be a bad idea.But maybe if you set it on “low.”Baby Blues plays on a spectrum of issues with this simple gag, because there’s substantial scholarship to indicate that kids benefit from their father’s horseplay. Not sure suspending the baby from a ceiling […]

CSotD: I never meta cartoonist I didn’t like

by Mike Peterson 2 comments May 23, 2014

It’s kind of flattering to see my numbers take a small but noticeable dip during the Reubens, which are going on in San Diego as we speak. I guess.The flattery part, I mean. I’m quite certain that the cartoonists are gathering. And for those of us who can’t be there, Ruben Bolling has profiled some […]

Reuben award weekend predictions

by Alan Gardner 0 comments May 23, 2014

I’m off to San Diego for Reuben awards weekend. I stopped long ago trying to guess who would win the Reuben and the division awards. But Tom Heintjes posts his predicts each year. I should look them up (and anyone else) and see who’s got the clearest crystal ball.For the top prize, Tom says it’s […]

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