Universal offers papers month of Cul de Sac for free
Universal Uclick is offering newspapers a free month of Richard Thompson’s Cul de Sac with a commitment to run it…
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The Daily to be big on photos, social media
From what Poynter writer Damon Kiesow was able to find in the source code of the newly launched The Daily…
Vintage Superman costumes up for auction
Not sure where Mike Peters bought his Superman costume, but if you need one the Antique Helper Auctions in Indianapolis,…
Archie comics to release on iPad same day as stores
Citing growing interest in the ability to read instantly rather than go to a store: Starting April 1, every Archie…
Was Fight Club based on Calvin and Hobbes?
Back in 2001, Metaphilm theorized that the movie Fight Club was just a grown up version of Calvin and Hobbes….
Chester Brown headlines Toronto Comic Festival
Canadian alternative cartoonist Chester Brown is the headlining guest in this year’s Toronto Comic Arts Festival in May. Other featured…
Obscure Trekkie reference sends Dilbert fans to Google
Yesterday’s Dilbert referenced an obscure Vulcan illness, which sent “hordes” of Dilbert fans to Google to find the reference. The…
Banksy original goes for $120,000
A print by anonymous graffiti artist Banksy was sold at auction for $120,000. From CNN: The work, “Save or Delete…
First Cowboys and Aliens trailer to debut during Superbowl
“Cowboys and Aliens” director Jon Favreau has confirmed that the first trailer for the movie based on the graphic novel…
Call for Entries for 2010 NCS Division Awards
MAD Magazine cartoonist Tom Richmond posts details on how to enter into the National Cartoonist Society’s annual division awards. You…
Drawn & Quarterly to publish Hark! A Vagrant collection
Drawn & Quarterly has secured the North American rights to publish a new book collection of Kate Beaton’s Hark! A…
Mexican cartoonists launch anti-drug violence campaign
The Latin American Herald Tribune reports that several best known Mexican cartoonists will inscribe “No + sangre” and “Basta de…
Comic Reporter wraps up 20 Holiday interviews
Comics Reporter Tom Spurgeon has posted the last of his 20 part holiday interview series. He does it every year…
ToonSeum invites bloggers, tweeters, etc. to preview
Cool idea. I wished I lived near Pittsburgh. The ToonSeum welcomes bloggers, tweeters, podcasters, and local media for a special…
Exhibit: The Imagination of Berkeley Breathed
I’ve written about this back in December. Put it on the calendar if you’re in the Bay Area. From Bloom…