‘Sluggo is Lit’ Meme Goes Viral
The September 3rd Nancy featured a couple of panels with the dialogue “Sluggo is Lit.” The Twitter-verse grabbed a hold…
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Comic Strip of the Day: Friday Funnies
Dogs of C Kennel raises several existential questions, though it doesn’t actually touch on the question of when “existential” became…
Comic Riffs Does a Quick Roundup of Bob Woodward Book-Related Cartoons
Eisner-nominated Michael Cavna does a fun roundup of editorial cartoons that are weighing in on Bob Woodward’s Donald Trump book….
Andrews McMeel Launches New Searchable Licensing Site
Andrews McMeel has launched a new searchable licensing site. The site features searchable archives of more than 100 comic features…
Hames Ware – RIP
Artist and comics historian and comic art identifier Hames Ware has passed away. CARLTON HAMES WARE AUGUST 20, 1943 –…
IDW Announces New Jim Benton Book
A new book from Eisner-nominated, Reuben and Addy award winner Jim Benton has been announced by IDW Publishing. The book is…
Comic Strip of the Day: No Tears Today
I could probably just post Tom Toles‘ cartoon and sign off for the day. For all the Sturm und Drang…
Dave Whamond’s New Kids’ Book ‘Rosie’s Glasses’ Now Available
Reality Check cartoonist, multiple Reuben category award-winner and all-around Canadian Dave Whamond has just released a new book from Kids Can…
Guy Gilchrist Appears on Podcast Talking About Working with Jim Henson
Former Nancy and The Muppet Show cartoonist Guy Gilchrist is featured on a podcast called “Tomorrow Comes Movies.” From the…
TCJ Reviews Paige Braddock’s ‘Love Letters to Jane’s World’
Over at The Comics Journal, Teagan O’Neil reviews Paige Braddock’s new 20th anniversary Jane’s World collection from Lion Forge. From…
Comic Strip of the Day: Alas, no surprises
Let’s start with the obvious, because sometimes pointing out the obvious is the best you can do. Dave Granlund points…
N.Y. Times Covers Benders’ ‘Alley Oop’ Retirement
George Gene Gustines over at the New York Times weighs in on the Benders retirement from “Alley Oop” and the strip’s…
TCJ Does a Lengthy Piece on Marriage in ‘Buz Sawyer’
Over at The Comics’ Journal, there’s a nice piece from Frank M. Young on how Roy Crane handled marriage in his…
The Aberdeen (S.D.) News Welcomes King’s ‘Macanudo’
King Features is launching “Macanudo” this month from Argentinian cartoonist and recent Eisner-award winner Ricardo “Liniers” Siri. It’s unclear from…
Comic Strip of the Day: You Gotta Believe!
Let’s start with David Fitzsimmons‘ panel today, because, while he’s not the first to point out that Evangelicals are willing…