Chris Yambar – RIP
Pop artist and cartoonist Chris Yambar has passed away. Rev. Christopher David (Chris) Yambar July 4, 1961 – March 27,…
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Joye Hummel – RIP
1940s Wonder Woman writer Joye Hummel has passed away. Joye Evelyn Murchison Kelly (neé Hummel)April 4, 1924 – April…
Jerry Lazare – RIP
Artist and illustrator Gerald Lazare has passed away. Gerald John (Jerry) Lazare September 25, 1927 – March 23, 2021 painter,…
George Mandel – RIP
It is being reported that author and cartoonist George Mandel has passed away. George Mikali MandelFebruary 11, 1920 – February…
Random Whatnots
© Condé Nast The Argentine artist Liniers is now settled in Vermont, but he knows New York City well. He…
Lily Renée Part of ACF-NY Exhibit
The Austrian Cultural Forum New York is pleased to announce the presentation of Three with a Pen: Lily Renée, Bil…
Frank Thorne – RIP
It is being reported that Frank Thorne has passed away. Benjamin Franklin (Frank) Thorne June 16, 1930 – March…
Liz Berube – RIP
It is being reported that cartoonist Liz Berube has passed away. Elizabeth Ann Safian (Liz) BerubeJanuary 7, 1943 – January…
The Phantom Writer Claes Reimerthi Retires
The Chronicle Chamber is passing on the news that Claes Reimerthi is retiring from The Phantom. Claes Reimerthi is retiring…
This ‘n’ That from This Week That Was
I’m not going to make a habit of commenting on things I’ve drawn, but I think I do need to…
The Batman Comic Strip Returns – after a fashion
Cartoonist David Aja creates a new comic strip featuring The Batman of 1949. From Comic Book Resources: Writer/artist David Aja’s…
Auctions: $3.9 Million for Original Tintin Comic Art, $2.2 Million for Batman Comic Book
Artwork originally intended to be the cover of a Tintin comic book (album) has sold for 3.2 Euros ($3,872,000.00). From…
Hey Kids! Comics! – Winter Reading
© Tom Gauld Below are some comic strip and cartoon books scheduled for January 2021 release. Images and links (mostly)…
Call for Entries: 2020 NCS Divisional Awards
The National Cartoonists Society has begun its annual call for entries for consideration for the NCS Divisional Reuben Awards recognizing…
New for ’21: 1925 is Public Domain
As of January 1, 2021 most everything from 1925 entered public domain status. While that Duke University links focuses on…