Tributes to Phil Frank include Bad Reporter Don Amussen
Bad Reporter creator Don Asmussen has paid a tribute to Phil Frank, who passed away earlier this week. The San…
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Another College Cartoon Draws Controversy
The Recorder, the school paper of Central Connecticut State University, has managed to offend (disgust?) students and facility by running…
Tony Cochran talks about James Thurber
Agnes creator Tony Cochran is on the PBS program “ArtZine” talking about James Thurber and his work. The Thurber Center…
Scott Nickel launches 3rd comic on GoComics.com
Speaking of prolific cartoonists, I’m reminded that Scott Nickel has launched his third comic feature, Eek on GoComics.com. This new…
Sandra Bell-Lundy Joining the Blogosphere
Sandra Bell-Lundy, creator of Between Friends, has started a blog. She’s been updating frequently since August 31st. It’s described as,…
Phil Frank passes at age 64 (UPDATED…Again)
Last Friday, I told you that Phil Frank was retiring his Farley strip from the San Francisco Chronicle due to…
Randy Glasbergen to Launch 3rd Comic Feature
For those counting, Randy Glasbergen is set to launch his third concurrent syndicated comic feature Thin Lines through Creator’s Syndicate…
Bored Columnist Responds to Wiley’s “Flames” (UPDATED)
Last Friday, I pointed you to a column written by Michael Roberts who took it upon himself to read all…
Roy Doty Celebrates 85 Birthday
The NCS Great Lakes Chapter threw Roy Doty a surprise birthday party this last weekend. Craig Boldman has posted photos….
Zippy the Pinhead to Feature More Americana
From this article in the Connection Newpapers we learn the reason why Bill Griffith’s Zippy the Pinhead comic strip is…
Keith Knight Takes Home Harvey Award for Best Syndicated Strip
According to Tom Spurgeon, Keith Knight’s The K Chronicles has won a Harvey Award for Best Syndicated Strip or Panel….
University Using Cathy to Encourage Students to Drink Tap Water
Here’s an interesting story from a Universal Press release that the University of Maryland is using a Cathy strip to…
Scott Stantis’ Speech on 1St Ammendment Protection for Media Available
Last April, I told you that Scott Stantis, editorial cartoonist for The Birmingham News and creator of Prickly City was…
Walt Handelsman to Host This Year’s Cartoons and Cocktails Auction
This year’s Cartoons and Cocktails will be hosted by Walt Handelsman, this year’s Pulitzer Prize winner. The annual event is…
Baldo Feature to Pay Tribute to Latino WWII Veterans
For Veteran’s Week (Sept. 17-26), Hector Cantu and Carlos Castellanos, creators of the Baldo feature will feature a new character…