Rogers, Menees Finalists for Golden Quill Award
Tim Menees and Rob Rogers have been announced as finalists for the 56th Golden Quill Awards. Judging has been completed…
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Dick Wright Returns to Editorial Cartooning
Dick Wright was an editorial cartoonist for 30 years. In 2005 he gave up political cartooning for a higher calling…
A Virtual Visit to The Billy Ireland Library & Museum
As the Columbus Dispatch says: For those who haven’t set foot in the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum, now…
Rick Veitch, Vermont’s New Cartoonist Laureate
Rick Veitch is Vermont’s fourth Cartoonist Laureate. From the Rutland Herald: This month, Veitch was named Vermont’s fourth cartoonist laureate….
Gene Deitch – RIP
Animator Gene Deitch has passed away. From the Expatz Czech notice: Prague, April 17 (CTK) – American director and animated…
Corona Confinement Cartooning
Cartoonists are keeping busy with fun, health, and charity. The Seattle Times and cartoonist David Horsey offer downloadable bears…
Tales From The Reuben – “The Barney”
In the beginning the “Outstanding Cartoonist of the Year” was presented not with “The Reuben”, but with “The Barney.” When…
Hey Kids! Comics! Celebrate World Book Day
Below are some comic strip and cartoon books scheduled for April 2020 release. Images and links (mostly) via Amazon, though…
Adam Zyglis Takes Furlough from Buffalo News
Earlier this year Lee Enterprises bought The Buffalo News and the BH Group. That purchase became final in mid-March 2020,…
Mike Luckovich on Memorial Cartoons
Doug Turnbull, For the Atlanta Journal Constitution: As the years pass — now there have been six — since 95.5…
Bill Nellor – RIP
Cartoonist Bill Nellor has passed away. William L. (Bill) Nellor September 12, 1923 – April 8, 2020 advertising agency artist,…
Mort Drucker -RIP
Famed caricaturist and comic artist Mort Drucker has passed away. Morris (Mort) Drucker March 22, 1929 – April 8, 2020…
Matt is Best of 2019 per National Press Awards
In the United Kingdom the Society of Editors has revealed the National Press Awards winners. Matt Pritchett of The Telegraph…
Adam Zyglis Wins Overseas Press Club Award
The Overseas Press Club of America has announced their 81st annual award winners, and Adam Zyglis of The Buffalo News…
Marco Rubio: U.S. Pandemic Delights Bill Bramhall
Daily News editorial cartoonist Bill Bramhall is among the journalists Florida Senator Marco Rubio is accusing of delighting in the…