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CSotD: Goalposts on wheels

by Mike Peterson 4 comments July 26, 2011

Jen Sorensen isn’t the first cartoonist to work with the concept that the president has gone too far for too little, or that the Republicans are being not simply stubborn but purposefully obstructive. But I like the blandness of this Slowpoke, the way the matter-of-fact depictions clash with the absurd demands they illustrate.There are aspects […]

Peter Brooks cartoon being called Rupert propaganda

by Alan Gardner 0 comments July 25, 2011

Daryl Cagle points out that Times of London editorial cartoonist Peter Brookes is being accused of providing “pro-Murdoch propaganda” for a cartoon he drew featuring starving Somalians with the caption, “I’ve had a bellyful of phone-hacking…” It’s important to note that the Times of London is a Rupert Murdock owned newspaper. Regardless, Twitter went ablaze […]

King Features launches new corporate site

by Alan Gardner 0 comments July 25, 2011

King Features Syndicate has rolled out a new design for their corporate website. The new design is a great improvement over their older site. Better navigation and layout.Those hoping to read their favorite comics on the site however will be disappointed. You still need to subscribe to their DailyInk or download their DailyInk app for […]

CSotD: Early reviews from Geek City: Googledouble+ungood

by Mike Peterson 10 comments July 25, 2011

Penny Arcade is one of the major commercial successes in web comics. I realize “commercial success” can sound condescending in some contexts, but I mean it in a complimentary sense here: The strip is well-drawn, breaks some rules and attracts the kind of geek audience that hangs out on the Internets. In addition, its creators […]

CSotD: Overhearing some talk about freedom

by Mike Peterson 1 comments July 24, 2011

Stick with me on this one, because, while for most visitors here, South Africa is a world away geographically and pretty remote in other ways as well, the ongoing squabbles between cartoonist Zapiro and President Jacob Zuma are an important study in press freedom and responsible political commentary.The latest news is that, although Zuma was […]

Mutts heading to Hollywood

by Alan Gardner 0 comments July 23, 2011

Patrick McDonnell’s Mutts may hit the big screen. Hollywood Reporter reports Patrick and his brother Robert have been hired to write the script for a feature-length film to be released through 20th Century Fox.

CSotD: Summer reading

by Mike Peterson 2 comments July 23, 2011

A quick return to “Big Nate,” because, having escaped with his life from Junior Lifesaving training, Nate has now joined the summer book club down at the library. He’s there for the snacks, but, as you see, he’s about to read a book.Or pretend to. We’ll see.At some point, perhaps in just a few weeks, […]

CSotD: I’ll never forget what’s-its-name

by Mike Peterson 2 comments July 22, 2011

Agnes is a quiet little strip that delivers a chuckle on its worst days and, on its best, the horrified giggle you get by watching someone about to blunder into a travesty of your own most feared social anxieties. Sort of like watching Mannix walk into a dark room and knowing that he’s about to […]

The Daily Cartoonist has moved…. (UPDATED)

by Alan Gardner 0 comments July 21, 2011

I’m changing hosting environments. If you’re seeing this message, you’re on the old server and in the next couple of hours/days when you come back, you’ll be on the new server.I should note that any comments left after 9:45 pm (MST) on this older server will not be updated on the new.I’m looking forward to […]

Tom Richmond to self publish The Mad Art of Caricature!

by Alan Gardner 8 comments July 21, 2011

MAD Magazine cartoonist Tom Richmond is self publishing a new book entitled, “The Mad Art of Caricature!.” The book is 170+ pages and contains hundreds of illustrations, step-by-step techniques, tips, and in-depth theories on the art caricature. Book ships in September, but he’s taking pre-orders now with options of signed copies, copies with original art […]

Egyptian Doaa Eladl is a rare editorial cartoonist

by Alan Gardner 0 comments July 21, 2011

The World has posted a slideshow of a female Egyptian editorial cartoonist Doaa Eladl. The editorial cartooning community is largely male dominated and women in the field are even more rare in the Middle East.Visit the slideshow.Hat Tip: Mike Rhode

Commission takes issue with Zapiro depiction of Zuma

by Alan Gardner 0 comments July 21, 2011

A commission with a really, really long name (“Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities”) has taken issue with Jonathan Shapiro’s (AKA Zapiro) continued use of a shower head drawn above South Africa President Jacob Zuma. The group calls it “culturally, religiously and linguistically unprecedented to attack […]

CSotD: Use only as needed

by Mike Peterson 14 comments July 21, 2011

PC & Pixel is featured today based on a very simple rule: You don’t get points for a cartoon that I have to stare at while I figure it out. But you get megapoints if I bust up laughing when I finally recognize the gag.Now I’m reluctant to comment directly because maybe you’re going … […]

Original Spider-Man #49 expected to fetch $100k+

by Alan Gardner 2 comments July 20, 2011

Heritage Auctions is selling of an original Spider-Man #49 Cover Art by John Romita Sr. and expects to bring $100,000 or more when it hits the auction block this August.The cover was originally written in 1967 and features Kraven the Hunter and the Vulture.Current bidding is at $60,000.

Artistic interpretations of Captain America

by Alan Gardner 1 comments July 20, 2011

The new Captain America movie opens up this weekend. Jennifer Moline over at Inspiredology has posted 17 artistic interpretations of the Captain America character. Here’s one of my favorites from the list by Chris Uminga.Other include: Olly Moss, Tyler Stout, pnutink, Skottie Young, Konjour, Mattia Sensi, John Drogalis, Eric Tan, Ed Foychuk, Danny Wake, “wlkr”, […]

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