A new “hi-def” trailer for Steven Spielberg’s Tintin movie has been posted (quite honestly on my small laptop screen, I couldn’t tell it was hi-definition unless you count the longer amount of time it took to load to play).My general impression of the movie was negative when the first teasers were released. This trailer has […]
As noted on Richard Thompson’s blog, his Cul de Sac Golden Treasury: A Keepsake Garland of Classics book is ridiculously priced at $6.80 over on Amazon. Normally $16.99.
Editorial cartoonist Vic Harville has officially retired from the Stephens Media’s Little Rock Bureau where he drew editorial and sports cartoons for the newspaper chain since 2000. Vic says his retirement plans include fishing, painting, visiting family and traveling.
Jack Newcombe has been named as president and chief operating officer of Creators Syndicate replacing his father Rick as president. Rick will continue to serve as CEO and chairman of the board. From the press release:For the past two years, Jack has served as executive vice president/general manager of the third-largest syndicate in the country, […]
Chattanooga Times Free Press editorial cartoonist Clay Bennett was awarded this year’s Green Eyeshade Award for editorial cartooning. The Green Eyeshade Award is presented by the regional Society of Professional Journalists covering Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and West Virginia.This is Clay’s second win in two years and […]
Here’s a video montage of Mort Walker talking about classic Beatle Bailey strips.Beetle Bailey: August 30, 1954 Beetle Bailey: February 25, 1964 Beetle Bailey: December 6, 1965 Beetle Bailey: May 19, 1969
Tom Racine’s latest podcast is up with Over the Hedge co-creator Michael Fry.I’ve wanted to talk to Michael Fry since…oh, I dunno…1995 when I first saw “Over the Hedge” in the NY Daily News and knew it was destined to be one of the greats. I love T. Lewis’ line work and character design, but […]
Bob the squirrel creator Frank Page is releasing his new digital download for a “Pay-What-You-Can” price. He writes on his blog:i am making this inaugural comic a “pay-what-you-can” download. that means, if you want to paypal me $5 for it you can. if you want to paypal me $1 for it you can. if you […]
Last month I wrote about Anton Emdin new feature called Shrinks! which takes a submitted question and has a celebrity respond (response is illustrated by Anton).The latest question involves the age ol’ dilemma of knowing which armrest in theater seating is yours. The celebrity answer is from The Simpson’s writer, The Doozies creator, and ‘Learn […]
Yesterday I linked to known Easter Eggs found in Cars 2 (and many other Pixar films). Brian Cronin, over at Comic Book Resources, will be compiling Easter Eggs found in comic books. Today’s post is various comic strip characters who were inserted into comics. The image below is from Fantastic Four #276 and shows Reed […]
Lucas Turnbloom, creator of Imagine This, is introducing a new character in his comic and to bring a bit more interest to the character, he’s holding a naming contest. The new name will be revealed in the strip and the winner will receive a signed copy of his book, “Toys in the Attic”. Head over […]
Awesome. Lots of laugh out loud moments.
The 2011 Harvey Awards Nominees have been announced for the best syndicated strip or panel category. A hearty congratulations go out to Richard Thompson (Cul De Sac), Garry Trudeau (Doonesbury), Patrick McDonnell (Mutts), Wiley Miller (Non Sequitur) and Ruben Bolling (Tom the Dancing Bug).
This year’s 2011 Harvey Awards Nominees have been posted. Winners will be announced August 20, 2011 in conjunction with the Baltimore Comic-Con.BEST LETTERERScott Brown, BOX 13, http://www.comixology.com and Red 5 Comics Darwyn Cooke, RICHARD STARK’S PARKER: THE OUTFIT, IDW Dustin Harbin, CASANOVA, Icon Comics Troy Peteri, WITCHBLADE, Top Cow Robbie Robbins, LOCKE & KEY: KEYS […]
The Columbian interviews Monte Wolverton about how his career and how he deals with controversial topics. He has a solo art show opening up in Portland on Sept. 1 that runs through that month.Despite the wide circulation, the occasional near-death-threat email from an offended reader lets him know he’s not playing it too safe when […]