Luckovich Cartoon Includes Names of 2,000 U.S. Troops Killed in Iraq
Editor and Publisher has a story about an editorial cartoon by Mike Luckovich that includes the names of all 2000…
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Boondocks cuts Rosa Park Jokes
With the recent death of Rosa Parks, The Boondocks television show had to make some last minute changes. But Parks…
A Charlie Brown Christmas written in 4 days?
According to Mort Crim, columnist for Detroit Free Press, Lee Mendelson, the producer of famed Christmas special “It’s a Charlie…
Dick Tracy writer dies
The Mercury News is reporting that Michael Kilian, the writer behind “Dick Tracy,” died yesterday at age 66. He led…
Cartoonist Evacuates from Path of Hurricane Wilma
E&P has a quick blurp about Karen Montague-Reyes having to leave her home (for the 3rd time) because of a…
Doonesbury after 35 years
The Wichita Eagle has an article on the history and impact of Doonesbury.
Dilbert launches Weasel search
Dilbert creator, Scott Adams, is searching for the weaseliest people for his annual award. Once again, “Dilbert” comic strip creator…
Scott Adams launches blog
Scott Adams, creator of Dilbert has launched a blog. If you?re reading this on company time, congratulations on beating the…
Gubernatorial candidate throws mud, ink
Ohio gubernatorial candidate Mike Coleman has begun distributing poster size cartoon lampooning Ohio politicians – mostly of his own party….
Ranan Lurie is out to transform the world
Speaking of cartoonists and their motivations, the Advocate is running a lengthy story on Ranan Lurie, his political cartoons and…
“Wee Pals” is about racial harmony
I’m often inspired by the motivations of cartoonists. Some are in it for the money, some for the love of…
“Little Nemo in Slumberland’ coffee table book
With the release of the coffee table, “Little Nemo in Slumberland: So Many Splendid Sundays!”, the San Francisco Chronicle’s art…
Lalo Alcaraz to honored at local festival
In a festival to spotlight Chicano and Latino writers, Lalo Alcaraz will be reading from some of his works (not…
“Boondocks” gets Newsweek attention
The October 31 edition of Newsweek will have a story about the upcoming Boondocks television series. TV cartoons often get…
Garry Trudeau meets soldiers
Garry Trudeau, Doonsbury cartoonist, has an account in the San Francisco Chronicle about his research and meeting with soldiers returning…