Jim Day escorted out of Las Vegas Review-Journal
Jim Day, the editorial cartoonist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports that he was laid off last week and “asked…
February 2011
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Ruling: Shapiro’s Lady Justice cartoon not hate speech
The South African Human Rights Commission has dismissed a complaint brought by the Young Communist League and its national secretary…
Iron Man 3 news round up
Here’s a round up of some of the buzz around Marvel’s Iron Man 3 movie franchise. Some of it’s old…
Dave Kellet’s original cartoon art collection
Sheldon creator Dave Kellet has posted photos on Flickr of the cartoon originals he has hanging throughout his studio. Collection…
Hy Rosen passes away at age 88
Former Times Union (NY) editorial cartoonist Hy Rosen has passed at the age of 88 after battling cancer. He retired…
United Media turns over syndication management to Universal (UPDATED)
Universal Uclick has announced that it has taken over syndication management of United Media properties. According to the deal, Universal…
Wes Hargis’ book hits #4 on Times best seller list
Remember the comic strip Franklin Fibbs (also ran as Little Fibbs)? Fibbs co-creator Wes Hargis has a book on the…
Aussie cartoonists coming to aid of flood victims
Arctic Circle creator Alex Hallatt writes in: It’s too early to know how to help in the Christchurch/Lyttelton earthquake, but…
More info on the MLK comic distributed in Egypt
A couple of weeks ago I reported that a 50+ year old comic about the life and non-violence movement of…
Profiled: Brian Crane and his comic Pickles
The Deseret News interviewed Pickles creator Brian Crane when he came through a couple of weeks ago for a book…
Jan Eliot writing for Habitat for Humanity
Stone Soup creator Jan Eliot has been a supporter of Habitat for Humanity and has used her strip to do…
NCS announces Cartoonists of the Year nominees
The National Cartoonists Society has announced the nominees for their prestigious Reuben Award for Cartoonist of the Year. The nominees…
Profiled: Dick Locher’s career with Dick Tracy
The Chicago Tribune profiled editorial cartoonist Dick Locher and his career behind the iconic Dick Tracy comic strip. “Never show…