King Features Syndicate has made an official decision regarding Eduardo Barreto’s status as the artist for the Judge Parker strip. Eduardo, who had taken a temporary leave from the strip citing a medical condition, gave final word to KFS editor Brendan Burford that he will not be returning to the strip. Brendan has selected Mike […]
I’ve got confirmation that Stephen Pastis, Dan Piraro, and Richard Thompson have been nominated for this year’s Reuben Award For Outstanding Cartoonist of the Year. The nominees are selected by a secret ballot from the members of the National Cartoonists Society. Both Stephan and Dan were nominated last year for the award (Dave Coverly took […]
I have no recollection of the strip running in any papers I grew up with, but in case you did and you’re interested: During the 1980s, author Michael Vance and several well-known cartoonists produced a comic strip, “Holiday Out”, that was syndicated in more than one hundred newspapers, magazine, and fanzines during its peak. Three […]
I’m not seeing anything on Amazon quite yet, nor the Slate store, but after watching this, I think something is coming down the line.
E&P reports that E.W. Scripps, the parent company of United Media Syndicate, is “exploring” the option of selling its licensing business which would include Peanuts and Dilbert characters. The company also reports that it would also consider joint ventures. Scripps President and CEO Rich Boehne said the process of exploring alternatives is just that, an […]
Tom Mason is pulling gems of comic history from an ol’ publication, “These Top Cartoonists Tell How They Create America?s Favorite Comics.” He’s posted a snippet from Bud Sagendorf who worked with Popeye creator E.C. Segar and eventually took over the reins. My working habits are quite loose. Some of my fellow cartoonists are able […]
Just received word from John Read about issue five of Stay Tooned!. The cover has been kept under wraps, but he’s allowing me to post it here today. This issue features profiles of Mort Walker (Beetle Bailey), Jack & Carole Bender (Alley Oop), editorial cartoonist Jeff Koterba, caricature artist Joe Bluhm, New Yorker cartoonist Roz […]