Advice for a young man needing some direction
This is a bit off-topic for the usual TDC fair, but I thought it might be a good opportunity to…
July 2008
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Jerry Robinson talks about the Joker
E&P’s Dave Astor interviewed Jerry Robinson, the creator of the Joker character who makes a return to the big screen…
Clay Bennett’s work on exhibit in Chattanooga
Chattanooga Times Free Press editorial cartoonist Clay Bennett’s work will be on display at The Jewish Cultural Center in Chattanooga…
DC Comics creates The Spirit collection
DC Comics will publish a reprinting of the 12-year run of The Spirit that ran as an newspaper supplement between…
Tunisian suspects held in custody
Earlier this month, I reported that one of the three Muslim men who were arrested for allegedly plotting to kill…
Creig Flessel passes at 96
E&P is reporting that Creig Flessel has passed away at the age of 96. Craig was the assistant on the…
Matt Richtel responds to possible character death
Earlier this month we discussed the news that a Rudy Park character might die, or not, depending on reader response….
McGruder speaks on satire and transitioning to TV
Mike Cavna continues to provide interviews with cartoonists of note. Last week was Garry Trudeau on the topic of satire….
Dwane Powell resigns!
In an article in the LA Times is a mention that long time (33 years) editorial cartoonist Dwane Powell with…
Mike Lester wins Better Newspaper Contest
Rome News-Tribune editorial cartoonist Mike Lester has been honored with “Best Original Editorial Cartoon” in this year’s Better Newspaper Contest…
Dick Adair loses Honolulu Advertiser job
The Honolulu Advertiser is planning on 50 or more cuts in its employees. While the exact number of jobs is…
Don Wright accepts Palm Beach Post buyout
Over 300 Palm Beach Post employees have applied and were granted buyouts in an announcement posted on a blog posting…
African toonists post special cartoons for Mandela
Copyright Jeremy Nell. Today is former South African President Nelson Mandela’s birthday. Many (if not most) cartoonists are reportedly participating…
WSJ interviews Mort Walker about comic collection
A Wall Street Journal interview with Beetle Bailey creator Mort Walker is posted below. Discussed are his career, his collection…
OSU Cartoon Library gifted $1 Million endowment
Ohio State University Cartoon Research Library has received an anonymous donation of $1 million to fund an endownment. Lucy Shelton…