Spokesman-Review Adds (and Subtracts) Comics
The (Spokane) Spokesman-Review is acting on their comics poll from last summer. First, we asked our readers to rate all…
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CSotD: So what?
I haven’t done an exact count, but there appear to be approximately a kabillion political cartoons this morning explaining that…
Bil Canfield – RIP
Editorial and sports cartoonist Bil Canfield has passed away. William Newton (Bil) Canfield October 8, 1920 – January 30, 2020…
“Planet to Earth” to Spokesman-Review
The Spokane Spokesman-Review is adding Planet to Earth by Jody Zellman as a weekly panel. The Spokesman-Review announced the signing:…
Kenneth Mahood is a Senior Stripper
Cartoonist Kenneth Mahood is a Senior Stripper! Born February 4, 1930. From the Irish Comics Wiki: After working at a…
CSotD: The Kansas/Missouri Act and other evidence
Matt Wuerker admittedly picks a bit of low-hanging fruit on this one, going for an obvious commentary on a ridiculous…
Ed Henderson – RIP
Animator, and vital Astrodome/Astroworld figure, Ed Henderson has passed away. From the opening of the Dome in 1965 through 1983,…
CSotD: Antisocial Media
Posting this Joy of Tech is a bit of a cheat, given that they’ve posted a new cartoon since, but…
Quintessential Sunday Comic Strip Samples
It seemed to me that there were a few comic strips this weekend that perfectly encapsulated what the creations…
Sack Stops “Doodle”-ing, It’s On a Foote-path Now
After nearly 35 years Steve Sack has retired from the Doodles feature. During that same 35 years it has been…
Important Decision Being Made in Austin, Not Iowa
The Austin American-Statesman, after giving readers a sampling, has opened a poll to decide what will replace The Pajama Diaries…
CSotD: A Warm Thank You, Please, For 10 Years After
The blog’s 10th anniversary is Thursday, but we’ll celebrate it today because cartoonists often use Sunday to mark something in…
The Secret Comics Section of The Washington Post
The Lily was the first U.S. newspaper by women. We’re bringing it back. For all things comics in Washington DC…
Bruce Plante Ends Cartoon Caption Contest
After five years and more than 300 caption-less cartoons, Bruce Plante and the Tulsa World have decided to end their…
CSotD: Silence in the Courtroom
I’ve complained about cartoonists taking their own sweet time to respond to breaking news but there was no such problem…