Charles Brubaker, Mike Thompson, Jackie Ormes, Farrah Rodriguez, Liana Finck, Olly Duke, Walt Handelsman, and John Reiner.
Charles Brubaker got an award from the Small Press and Alternative Comics Expo for a collection of his Lauren Ipsum comic strip. Yay Charles.
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Taya Gray for The Desert Sun presents a photo essay of cartoonist Mike Thompson presenting his lecture of “The History of Political Cartoons and Newspapers Opinion Pages in America.”
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Jerry Mitchell for Mississippi Today notes the anniversary of Jackie Ormes‘ Torchy Brown in “Dixie to Harlem” first appearing on May 1, 1937.
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Graduating Comics Desk artist Farrah Rodriguez congratulates the Class of ’24 with a well deserved celebratory comic!
The University of Arizona and Tucson’ The Daily Wildcat carries the strip (and others).
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Cartoonist and memoirist Liana (How To Baby) Finck drew for PEOPLE magazine and Lizz Schumer a selection of exclusive pieces of advice in preparation for Mother’s Day: Ten Unsolicited Tips for New Moms.
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A CARTOONIST and journalist who lived in a narrow boat in Camden Town has published a comic book documenting the highs and lows of his cancer treatment.
Olly Duke, 72, launched I’m A Chemo Freak after pitching it to staff at Mega City Comics in Inverness Street, who then worked with him on developing the story.
The Camden New Journal carries the story of Olly Duke‘s cancer battle and his comic book.
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The New Orleans Advocate (nola.com) presents a baker’s dozen of Walt Handelsman cartoons celebrating Jazz Fest.
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Jason DeHart at Words, Images, & Worlds interviews John Reiner.
Cartoonist John Reiner stops by to talk about collaborating on The Lockhorns, celebrating creativity, and connecting with other artists through that National Cartoonist Society.
Lettering for Mort Drucker’s Benchley, Bill Hoest, the NCS, the industry, advice, upcoming projects…