Hey Kids! Comics! A Bountiful Harvest
hat tip to Adrienne Hedger for the above book comic Below are some comic strip and cartoon books scheduled for…
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74th Annual Reuben Awards/2020 NCSFest Lineup
The National Cartoonist Society has released its schedule for the September 12, 2020 NCSFest and Reuben Awards. Streaming broadcast…
John Backderf: From The City to the (Kent) State
An established provocateur from an early age, John “Derf” Backderf is a renowned comics creator residing in Cleveland, Ohio. His…
Hey Kids! Comics! Hotter Than a Match Head
above: Mutts by Patrick McDonnell Below are some comic strip and cartoon books scheduled for August 2020 release. Images…
Classic Illustrated: Constitution Illustrated
Classics Illustrated adapted famous books to the comic book format,R. Sikoryak has done the same with one of the world’s…
2020 Eisner Award Winners
The San Diego Comic-Con (Comic-Con International) announced this years winners of the Eisner Awards in a virtual ceremony. There were…
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: 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…
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…
Hey Kids! Comics! Summer Reading
above from Half Full by Maria Scrivan Below are some comic strip and cartoon books scheduled for July 2020 release….
The National Cartoonists Society Activity Book
50 pages of fun from NCS Cartoonists! Download and print out this activity book featuring 50 pages of fun from…
Book Title Copyrights – Long Story Short
From Writer’s Digest: Much like names, slogans and ideas, titles are not protected by U.S. copyright laws (which is why…
Bottorff’s ComicBack© Checklist Updated for 2020
Last week you heard, and maybe saw, the fireworks going off, but you were probably mistaken about the cause. It…
Phil Hirsch – RIP
Cartoon editor and humor and gag writer Phil Hirsch has passed away. Philip (Phil) Hirsch August 18, 1926 – January…
Hey Kids! Comics! For Dads and Grads
Below are some comic strip and cartoon books scheduled for June 2020 release.Images and links (mostly) via Amazon,though ordering through…