First Superman comic book sells for $2 million
The first Action Comics featuring Superman sold at auction for a record $2.16 million. It is reportedly the same comic…
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Catholic group angry with Thomas Nast Hall of Fame nomination
Thomas Nast, the founding father of modern editorial cartooning, has been nominated to the New Jersey Hall of Fame, but…
Lynn Johnson talks about her creative process
For Better or For Worse creator Lynn Johnson has been producing a volume of video podcasts (59 so far). It’s…
Today begins 9th annual The Cartoon Days of Christmas
Rich Diesslin has kicked off his annual The Cartoon Days of Christmas for the ninth time. Everyday the site posts…
Disney Pre-Mickey Mouse animation short found
The British film archive discovered an episode of “Hungry Hobos” – an animation short by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks…
Luckovich: I thrive on rejection
Nice insight into a recent cartoon by Atlanta Journal Constitution editorial cartoonist Mike Luckovich over on Michael Cavna’s blog: “I’d…
Winsor McCay screens Gertie to fellow cartoonists
Cool video found by Mike Lynch of Winsor McCay screening his first animation “Gertie the Dinosaur” to his fellow cartoonists….
Toonseum to exhibit One Fine Sunday
John Read’s One Fine Sunday exhibit will be opening in the Toonseum in Pittsburgh on December 9. The exhibit brings…
Santa vs Dracula is fully funded through Kickstarter
Congratulations to Melissa DeJesus and Ed Power of MyCage fame for getting their Santa vs Dracula graphic novel funded through…
Richmond reveals character design for Achmed, the Dead Terrorist’s son
MAD Magazine cartoonist Tom Richmond has written about his experience working with ventriloquist comedian Jeff Dunham to create a new…
Center for Cartoon Studies opens their annual donation campaign
The Center for Cartoon Studies has kicked off their annual donation drive. All donations are tax deductible and there are…
Funds sought to open Jack Kirby museum in NYC
A fund-raiser has started to raise an initial $30,000 to open a museum in New York City for Jack Kirby….
Mr. Fish appears on Carson Daly
Dwayne Booth (AKA Mr. Fish) was featured on the Carson Daly show during the Carson Daly show. Here’s his clip:
Staying offline for one more day
Sorry, all. Have a funeral in my extended family that I am attending today. Hope you’re Thanksgiving weekend was great….
Mike Keefe takes buyout
Sad news from Daryl Cagle: You?ve been with the Denver Post since 1975. What are you looking forward to most…