The nominees for the 2026 Doug Wright Awards and Canadian Cartooning Hall of Fame inductees have been announced.The nominees are:Best Book The Nipper (Emerging Talent)The Pigskin Peters Best Small or Micro-Press BookThe Egghead (Best Kids’ Book)Additionally Emily Hearn (1925–2015) and Mark Thurman, the co-creators of The Mighty Mites, which appeared for many years in Owl magazine; and Arch Dale (1882–1962), an editorial cartoonist […]
Below are some comic strip and cartoon books scheduled for July 2025 release (or so). Images and links from a variety of publishers and outlets, though ordering through your local comic shop or independent book store is a good idea. Terry and the Pirates: The Master Collection, vol. 11 (1945) by Milton Caniff It’s a […]
Dick Tracy, Mutts, Macanudo, Moomin, Marmaduke, and 2025 Eisner Award nominations and a bunch of cartoonists associated with the aforementioned.Mike and McDonnell Return (briefly?)Today ends Eric Costello‘s seven month “guest writer” stint on Dick Tracy as Mike Curtis returns as the credited writer beginning Sunday, May 18, 2025 (no “guest writer” insert). We’ll see how […]