Zunar loses comic ban challenge
Malaysian cartoonist Zulkifli Anwar Ulhaque (AKA Zunar) has had his day in court and didn’t come away the winner. A…
July 2011
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Sergio Aragones Funnies #1 hits stores next week
I’m pretty sure I mentioned this before, but Sergio Aragones will have his own monthly title through Matt Groenings’s Bongo…
AAEC convention round up: A non-event?
I’ve been waiting for news about last week’s annual American Association of Editorial Cartoonists convention held at The Poynter Institute…
Video: New hi-def trailer for Tintin released
A new “hi-def” trailer for Steven Spielberg’s Tintin movie has been posted (quite honestly on my small laptop screen, I…
Cul de Sac Golden Treasury price slashed on Amazon
As noted on Richard Thompson’s blog, his Cul de Sac Golden Treasury: A Keepsake Garland of Classics book is ridiculously…
Racine, Thompson launch new podcast for geeky dads
Podcasters Tom Racine (Tall Tale Radio) and Justin Thompson (Comics Coast to Coast) have launched a new website and podcast…
Michael de Adder lands gig with Canadian Business Journal
The Canadian Business Journal has announced that they will now be featuring Michael de Adder’s cartoons for their monthly magazine….
Vic Harville retires
Editorial cartoonist Vic Harville has officially retired from the Stephens Media’s Little Rock Bureau where he drew editorial and sports…
Jack Newcombe named President and COO of Creators
Jack Newcombe has been named as president and chief operating officer of Creators Syndicate replacing his father Rick as president….
Clay Bennett wins Green Eyeshade Award
Chattanooga Times Free Press editorial cartoonist Clay Bennett was awarded this year’s Green Eyeshade Award for editorial cartooning. The Green…
Mort Walker explains classic Beetle Bailey strips
Here’s a video montage of Mort Walker talking about classic Beatle Bailey strips. Beetle Bailey: August 30, 1954 Beetle Bailey:…
Paramount opens new animation studio and pokes Dreamworks in the eye
Paramount has announced it’s getting into the animation business and hopes to release their first film in 2014 – a…
Bone deluxe 20th Anniversary edition debuts at comic-con
For those heading to San Diego Comic Con, be sure to visit Jeff Smith and check out the Bone deluxe…
Tom Racine interviews Over the Hedge co-creator Michael Fry
Tom Racine’s latest podcast is up with Over the Hedge co-creator Michael Fry. I’ve wanted to talk to Michael Fry…
Colombian cartoonist closes Twitter account after threats
Interesting story from Colombia Reports which tells of Colombian political cartoonist Vladimir Florez who closed his Twitter account after dealing…