2009 Harvey Award winners announced
This year’s Harvey Award winners have been announced. The Harvey Awards recognize outstanding achievements in over 20 categories, ranging from…
October 2009
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Big thanks to the third day donors
A big thanks goes out to 17 more of my readers who have made a donation in support of The…
News briefs for October 9, 2009
Editorial Cartooning » Mark Fiore and Matt Bors teamed up to create an animated editorial cartoon poking fun at ACORN….
Go nominate Tall Tale Radio for podcast award
The Podcast Awards is now taking nominations for several categories. I’ve nominated Tom Racine’s Tall Tale Radio as best podcast…
Zapiro launches satirical puppet news show
Prominent South African cartoonist Jonathan Shapiro (“Zapiro”) has launched an internet satirical news show called “ZA News.” The show uses…
Tomorrow is last day of donation drive
Just a reminder. The donation drive will officially end tomorrow. If you’ve been putting it off, now is a great…
News briefs for October 8, 2009
Alternative Comics » Dan Perkins (aka Tom Tomorrow) has published a children’s book entitled “The Very Silly Mayor” which he…
Looking for Calvin and Hobbes is now available
Nevin Martell’s book “Looking for Calvin and Hobbes: The Unconventional Story of Bill Watterson and His Revolutionary Comic Strip” is…
Cartoons and Cocktails set for October 22 auction
This year’s Cartoons & Cocktails 2009 will be held on October 22 in Washington D.C. with this year’s Pulitzer Prize…
Japanese graphic novel pulled from elementary
Wicomico County schools have removed Akira Toriyama’s “Dragon Ball” series of graphic novels from their elementary schools after a city…
Big thanks to the 27 second day donors
A big thanks to the 27 individuals (24 of whom are listed below) who contributed to The Daily Cartoonist yesterday….
Peter Bagge to teach graphic novel course at Seattle University
Alternative cartoonist Peter Bagge will teach a course on writing graphic novels next quarter at Seattle University. Peter, who’s perhaps…
Please read if you’ve donated this week
Just a quick housekeeping note. I am working diligently to make sure those who have consented to let me list…
News briefs for October 7, 2009
Animation » An “Iron Giant” reunion on is slated for October 23rd where animators and directors of the classic “Iron…
Watford Observer cartoonist Terry Challis passes
British cartoonist Terry Challis who drew for the Watford Observer for more than 30 years, has passed away. Former Watford…