Historical articles gathered from the past week. The comic strip Fluffy Ruffles debuted in the Sunday edition of the New York Herald on February 3, 1907, and was syndicated in the American press, such as in the Omaha Bee and the San Francisco Call. Although the comic strip lasted only two years (the last installment […]
Cartoonist and comics historian Ed Black has passed away. Joseph Edward (Ed) Black March 12, 1944 – November 26, 2020 From the obituary: Ed served in the U.S Army during the Vietnam War. Ed worked for the Mahoning County Clerk of Courts. Prior to the clerk of Courts Office Ed was a Bailiff for […]
Noting the adage that one is never too old to make new friends the Ginger Meggs comic strip, in its 99th year, has introduced a new character this week. © Jason Chatfield; Ginger Meggs ™ Winslow Investments Pty Ltd Says cartoonist Jason Chatfield: Gloria is a bright and energetic young Aboriginal girl who loves nothing […]
Stuart Carlson (AMS) picks up on a twisted saying that I’ve just noticed entering the conversation, and which we need to nip in the bud. It’s different than my oft-raged-upon misuse of “rats leaving a sinking ship,” of which I spotted two examples today, both by cartoonists I greatly admire. As noted before, there is […]