Interview archive: 1986 20/20 interviews Gary Larson
Here’s a gem from a 1986 20/20 interview with The Far Side creator Gary Larson. Via Tyson Cole
February 2013
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Exit Interview: Jimmy Margulies laid off from The Record
After 22 years as the editorial cartooning voice of The Record (NJ), Jimmy Margulies was laid off last week. What…
Student physicists: Yes, spiderwebs could stop a runaway train
Student physicists from the University of Leicester have theoretically proven that spider webs, if scaled up in size, could have…
Al Capp for Senate? Almost happened
The Boston Globe has an interesting story about how the Massachusetts Republicans tried to convince Li’l Abner creator Al Capp…
Tom Tomorrow wins 2013 Herblock Prize award
For the second year in a row, an “altie” has won the Herblock Prize for editorial cartooning. The 2013 winner…
NSC to honor Lee Salem with Silver T-Square Award
The National Cartoonists Society has announced that this year’s Silver T-Square Award will be presented to Universal Uclick editor and…
Original Calvin & Hobbes sold for $65,725
The original Calvin & Hobbes auctioned off by Brian Bassett’s ex-wife has been sold for a handsome $65,725 (link requires…
Rina Piccolo: Writing for comic strips “sucks” sometimes
Tina’s Groove creator Rina Piccolo on why writing for syndicated comics sucks sometimes: This brings to mind the notion that…
Interviewed: The Simpson’s James L. Brooks
Taking on an additional post to “David Silverman on Maggie Simpson in ‘The Longest Daycare’” post earlier, is another interview…
Interviewed: David Silverman on Maggie Simpson in ‘The Longest Daycare’
David Silverman, animator/supervising director of The Simpsons, directed an animated short (Maggie Simpson in ‘The Longest Daycare’) that is up…
Check out: Tales Calculated to Drive You MAD: Artist’s Edition
From Tom Richmond’s blog: I saw an unboxing video of this book some weeks ago and blogged about it being…
Crane, Kirkman and Pastis nominated for Outstanding Cartoonist of the Year
The nominees for the 2012 National Cartoonists Society’s Reuben Award for “Outstanding Cartoonist of the Year” have been announced. Nominees…
Cartoon Movement cartoonist held by Israelis
From The Cartoon Movement: Palestinian cartoonist Mohammad Saba’aneh was detained last Saturday by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) at the…
Interviewed: Stephan Pastis on ‘legacy’ strips
Pearls Before Swine creator Stephan Pastis was interviewed by the Duluth News Tribune who picked up his strip along with…
Interviewed: Dean Young on Blondie’s longevity
The Duluth News Tribune picked up Blondie and talked to Dean Young who now produces the comic his father created….