For the second time in a month Koko is Out of the Inkwell and into a Zippy strip. Bill Griffith has always referenced classic comics but he seems to be it it more since working on his graphic autobiography. Though not as often as A.I. in Carpe Diem. Those robots are now the de facto […]
I’m disappointed that more cartoonists didn’t leap on Dear Leader’s appalling reaction to the death of Robert Mueller, though Wexler offered both this commentary and a traditional obituary piece. A brief discussion of a country expression: “Were you brought up in a barn?”It can be semi-affectionate, said to a kid who wore his hat to […]
This Summer at the San Diego Comic Con 23 individuals will be inducted into The Will Eisner Hall of Fame. 19 have already been chosen by the judges for inclusion: These inductees include 8 deceased comics pioneers and 11 living persons. The deceased choices are Edwina Dumm, Oliver Harrington, Don Heck, Abe Kanegson, Paul S. […]
When I think of Texas women from the past Etta Hulme is one of three that immediately come to mind (Molly Ivins and Ann Richards are the other two). She was brought to mind by a recent article about an abandoned dwelling that has wall paintings by two Texas women: Evelyn Raetzch Davis and Etta […]
If anybody any older than Thandi has any doubts about this, we’ll deal with it tomorrow. Naivete is charming, but not knowing this is well beyond either naivete or charm. However, let’s be gracious, if not out of decency then for practical reasons: You don’t convert people by insulting them, so I haven’t put a […]
The National Newspaper Awards of Canada has released the list of nominees for this year. In the newly renamed category of “Illustrated Commentary” the finalists for their work in 2025 are Michael de Adder, Judith Lachapelle, and David Parkins. Illustrated Commentary Michael de Adder, The Globe and Mail, for his political satire on the impact […]
Comic Strip News and Revues. Now and Then I seem to bringing up Caroline Cash’s Nancy on a regular basis since she took over the strip this year, but she keeps reminding me of Bushmiller‘s Nancy. Especially early Ernie endeavors: There was more Bushmilleresque Nancy from Cash Monday. Speaking of synchronicity separated by decades. i […]
The Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration will host a first of its kind exhibit called “Queer as Comics” showcasing “strip cartoons, graphic novels and zines that have represented LGBTQIA+ perspectives since the 1940s.”The exhibit includes the artwork of Alison Bechdel, Kate Charlesworth, Jason Chuang, Burton Clarke, Howard Cruse, Leo Fox, Diana Green, Roberta Gregory, Rachael […]
Wilcox sums it all up. Thanks for coming and don’t forget to tip your wait staff.However, there are several ways of explaining where we’re at, though the most cogent seem to come from overseas. Perhaps a little distance helps with the focus. Whether it works that way, clicking those links to see where the cartoonists […]
In 2022 Steve Sack retired his position as staff cartoonist after 42 years at The Minnesota Star Tribune. Then last Fall Steve began drawing again, posting his political cartoons on a newly formed Art of Sack Substack.Now MinnPost (“an independent, nonprofit newsroom producing in-depth reporting on the most consequential civic and cultural affairs in Minnesota”) […]
As near as I can tell, Alcaraz is the first cartoonist to address the sad, disillusioning facts about Cesar Chavez that came out in the New York Times yesterday (gift link). I would hope more would follow, because this is not a Latino story, but I’m not surprised that Lalo leapt upon it first, because […]
After a year of investigating using a “reverse forensic” approach, Reuters believes it has solved one of the biggest mysteries in the art world: the true identity of muralist (or graffiti artist) Banksy. But spoiler, while they present a very compelling case, the individual they say is “Banksy” has not confirmed their reporting to be […]
Winners of the 87th Annual Overseas Press Club (OPC) Awards have been announced and Kevin Kallaugher (KAL) will receive the Best Cartoon Award in International Affairs for his work in 2025. THE BEST CARTOON AWARD Best print or digital graphic journalism, including cartoons, on international affairs Sponsor: Mercedes-Benz KAL’s Cartoons Kevin (KAL) Kallaugher The Economist, The […]
Cartoonist, editorial and otherways, Kevin Necessary is taking a breather to do some healing and pondering. From Kevin’s UnNecessary Things Substack: In my last post I mentioned that the pinched nerve in my neck has recently flared up. The pain and subsequent sleepless nights have knocked me for a loop and cut down on my […]
This may be a rerun, since the strip seems to be in that mode, but it’s timely enough to have Danny of an age to think of such things. It’s also timely because I’m trying to declutter and I have a box of ancient cords and also a deep desk drawer of them.And it’s especially […]