CSotD: Perceptions, Exceptions, Deceptions
Adam Zyglis sets the stage for today’s ruminations, though his cartoon from a few days ago is slightly spoiled by…
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Animated Antics
Let’s begin by wishing Disney animation veteran Ruthie Tompson a Happy 110th Birthday! She first joined the Ink and…
Dan Nakrosis – RIP
Cartoonist Dan Nakrosis has passed away. Daniel A. “Dano” Nakrosis July 4, 1963 – July 21, 2020 Comic writer,…
Three Word Answer: ‘Tom the Dancing Bug’s’ Ruben Bolling (Part I)
On today’s “Three-Word Answer” we’re talking with social/political/pop-culture/jack-of-all-genres Ruben Bolling. Ruben is the cartoonist behind the weekly comic “Tom the…
CSotD: Learning under compulsion
Mr. Fitz gets to open the discussion because cartoonist David Lee Finkle is a for-real teacher who not only works…
Garry Trudeau Deconstructs the “Perfect” Doonesbury Comic Strip
“In response to the Beinecke Library’s invitation to describe the work he is currently pursuing, Garry Trudeau—cartoonist, writer, and creator…
CSotD: They’re here for the socialists
Couldn’t decide whether to start or end with Scott Stantis‘ take, but I don’t suppose it much matters. Martin Niemöller…
#BoycottScottAdams Trends as Scott Promotes It
I guess Scott Adams believes in the old bromide “There’s no such thing as bad publicity.” From Scott’s Twitter feed:…
CSotD: Cognitive Testing
There’s a whole lot of mental insufficiency out there, and this Clay Bennett cartoon was filed well before Chris Wallace’s…
CSotD: Book Nook; International Edition
While I have personal reasons for caring about Joe Sacco’s “Paying the Land”, I don’t think they interfere with my…
It’s a Mixed-Up, Muddled-Up, Shook-Up World
So there’s this Counterpoint site where, being fair and* balanced, they present first-run editorial cartoons, in equal measure, from the…
CSotD: Come sit right back and you’ll hear a tale …
(Dave Granlund) (Tom Toles) (Clay Bennett) They don’t often cooperate like this. Dave Granlund offers a rejoinder to the…
The Guardian Won’t Renew Steve Bell Contract
Steve Bell joined The Guardian in 1981, next year the paper won’t renew the cartoonist’s contract. From The Jewish Chronicle:…
CSotD: Friday Funnies — Timing is everything
John Deering gets the Fortuitous Timing of the Month Award for dropping this Strange Brew from a distance of several…
Darrin Bell Signs Two-Book Deal
The Associated Press is reporting that Darrin Bell and Henry Holt & Company have signed an agreement for two books…