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Matt Davies to be syndicated through Universal Uclick

Jun 18, 2013 by Alan Gardner

Universal Uclick has announced that it has signed Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist Matt Davies. From the press release: Known for his unapologetic voice, the liberal-leaning Davies offers an informed international view and a notably different mindset from many of his American peers. Born in London, England in 1966, Davies moved to the United States in [...]

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All things Superman: Smashes records, legal fights, reviews

Jun 17, 2013 by Alan Gardner

For Father’s Day I made the kids take me to see Man of Steel – on my dime of course. But I’m really glad they did, because it was the Superman movie I had hoped it would be – not cheesy. It had much more sci-fi (spaceships, weaponary, etc) than earlier attempts, but given that [...]

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Video Profile: Cathy Guisewite on all things Cathy, cartooning, feminism

Jun 13, 2013 by Alan Gardner

The website Makers has produced a series of videos of Cathy creator Cathy Guisewite on the topic of her strip, her life, balance of work, family, feminism, and traditions.

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Dick Locher commissioned to create city founder statue

Jun 13, 2013 by Alan Gardner

Retired Chicago Tribune editorial cartoonist Dick Locher was commissioned by the city of Naperville to create a statue of the city’s founder, Capt. Joseph Naper. Dick is a 40+ year resident of the city and has been doing bronze sculpting for years, so the question of who would create the statue wasn’t a hard choice. [...]

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Herblock documentary to be screened at AAEC Convention

Jun 13, 2013 by Alan Gardner

You really don’t need another reason why you should be attending this year’s AAEC convention in Salt Lake City, but convention organizer Pat Bagley is still making awesome things happen. Pat has secured the rights to screen the Herblock documentary, “Herblock: The Black & The White”, I mentioned back in April. The documentary was first [...]

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Profiled: NYT looks at Khalid Albaih’s influence in Middle East

Jun 10, 2013 by Alan Gardner

The New York Times profiles Khalid Albaih, a cartoonist living out of Qatar, who’s become very influential in the Middle East. Lanky, with thick glasses and a nerdy air, Mr. Albaih does not look the part of a rebel. By day, he works in multimedia for the Qatar Museum Authority here, sitting behind a 27-inch [...]

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Cal Grondahl upsets law enforcement community

Jun 10, 2013 by Alan Gardner

Cal Grondahl, the editorial cartoonist for The Standard Examiner in Ogden Utah, recently drew a cartoon that has upset the local law enforcement community. The cartoon depicting officers walking away from a dead body stating, “Respect the badge or else”. The cartoon, like most all of Cal’s editorial cartoons, ran along side a companion house [...]

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Jessica Abel on living in France

Jun 10, 2013 by Alan Gardner

After reading about Jan Eliot’s three months living in South Africa, I found this interesting post by cartoonist Jessica Abel about her experience living in France for the last year: The short version: we are here in France, we plan to stay longer, and we are happy to be here, but not so happy that [...]

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Google pays tribute to Maurice Sendak

Jun 10, 2013 by Alan Gardner

Today’s Google Doodle is a tribute to Maurice Sendak. One of the better ones if you ask me.

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Read about Jan Eliot’s three months in South Africa

Jun 10, 2013 by Alan Gardner

Stone Soup creator Jan Eliot spent three months living in South Africa earlier this year. She’s back now and has posted some of the highlights of her travel: South Africa is a gorgeous place, and False Bay is fed by both the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. It’s green like the Mediterranean but big and wild [...]

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Rex Morgan M.D. turns 65

Jun 7, 2013 by Alan Gardner

According to King Features Syndicate Rex Morgan M.D. is turning 65. From King Features: Dr. Dallis created REX MORGAN M.D. not only as an exciting and entertaining comic strip, but also as an educational tool: a comic strip that would heighten the awareness of readers about the importance of modern medicine. Over the years, we [...]

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Video: Reuben Award Acceptance speech by Rick Kirkman

Jun 7, 2013 by Alan Gardner

More video from the Reuben Awards. This video is of Baby Blues co-creator Rick Kirkman. The video and sound are better than some of the other video’s I posted. Unfortunately, no video of co-winner Brian Crane.

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Video: Lee Salem Silver T-Square award acceptance speech

Jun 7, 2013 by Alan Gardner

To a standing ovation, Universal Uclick’s Lee Salem accepted the National Cartoonist Society’s Silver T-Square award. Introduced by Cathy Guisewhite.

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Check out Oliphant collection on GoComics

Jun 6, 2013 by Alan Gardner

Dave Coates has posted a series of great Pat Oliphant cartoons over the years. Oliphant is one of the undisputed masters of the art. Remember, at this year’s AAEC convention in Salt Lake City, Oliphant will be honored for his career. It will be a rare opportunity.

Section: Editorial cartooning

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New York Post’s Sean Delonas takes buy out

Jun 6, 2013 by Alan Gardner

The New York Observer reports that New York Post editorial cartoonist Sean Delonas has taken a buy out. From the Observer: “Almost 23 years ago, I took a temporary 3 month job cartooning for The New York Post. Nearly 6,000 cartoons later, I’ve drawn my last cartoon for the paper. I’ve accepted a buyout,” Mr. [...]

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