Cartoonist Bert Christman Did Not Survive War
The nationally syndicated comic Scorchy Smith portrayed the derring-do of an American flyboy and was already running in 250 newspapers…
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CSotD: Remembrance
Greg Kearney offers this alternative to weeping eagles and little kids solemnly saluting. I like it. You can readily find…
Andy Marlette Introduces Shrimp & Grits
The newest syndicated comic strip is introduced by its creator in his hometown paper. Andy Marlette, the editorial cartoonist for…
CSotD: Not Even Past
According to this Steve Kelley (Creators) cartoon, vaccinated people who wear masks are showing off how caring and thoughtful they…
Cliff Witkowski – RIP
Advertising artist and cartoonist Cliff Witkowski has passed away. Clifford William (Cliff) Witkowski June 26, 1937 ~ May 24, 2021…
Barry Blitt, Political Cover Artist and Illustrator
Canadian-born Barry Blitt came to New York in the 1990s to pursue a career as an illustrator. While he had…
Beware the Jabberwock
“We’ve noticed over the years that editors have become more and more timid and rejecting printing cartoons that express opinions…
CSotD: Lest We Remember
I’ll save the other Memorial Day cartoons for later, but Ed Hall provides a fitting starting point for looking at…
Bite Sized Archie Gets a Bigger Bite of Internet
Archie Comics’ webcomic, Bite Sized Archie, is reaching a bigger audience. Bite Sized Archie, the first-ever webcomic series from Archie…
“More Content Now” Now No More
Gannett (previously Gatehouse) is shutting down their newspaper content offering More Content Now. More Content Now is closing operations on…
CSotD: Sorry you missed it.
The AAEC alerted members to an exhibit of Pat Oliphant cartoons at the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge the other…
Eric Carle – RIP
Children’s book author and illustrator Eric Carle has passed away. Eric Carle June 25, 1929 – May 23, 2021 …
The Origin and Evolution of a Magazine Cartoon, or When a Cartoonist Just Won’t Let Go
One bright day in the middle of the night Jason Chatfield is sitting at a bar when inspiration hits. I…
CSotD: Getting it right
Walt Handelsman (AMS) has what appears to be the best take on the revelation that the coronavirus is more likely…
Wednesday Whatnots
Bazooka Joe in Israel © Topps The Virtual Museum of Israel Chewing Gum Wrappers looks at the Bazooka Joe chewing…