Ernie Colón – RIP
Comic book artist Ernie Colón has passed away. Ernie Colón (Ernesto Colón Sierra de Cordobes y Lopez) July 13, 1031…
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The NEW National Cartoonists Society
National Cartoonists Society President Jason Chatfield has sent out a State of The Society message to members with a look…
Hey Kids! Comics! Shoot for the Moon
Here are some comic strip and cartoon books scheduled for July 2019 release. Images and links (mostly) via Amazon (though…
Sergio Aragonés Rejects the Idea of No More MAD
Longtime MAD contributor Sergio Aragonés just can’t imagine a world without MAD. Aragonés sees MAD as a way of…
The MADness Ends
It seems the unthinkable has happened, MAD magazine will shut down. Tom Spurgeon broke the news hearing of the…
The Future of The Nib, Again
It was reported Friday that First Look Media made the decision to end funding for The Nib along with shuttering…
Senior Strippers (2019 edition)
Happy Birthday Vic Carrabotta, born June 24, 1929! Vic becomes the latest creator to join the Senior Strippers roster. A…
Cal Massey – RIP
Comic artist, illustrator, sculptor Cal Massey has passed away. Calvin Levi (Cal) Massey February 10, 1926 – June 10, 2019…
Frank Jacobs Joins the Senior Strippers Club
Let me begin by apologizing to Mr. Jacobs for being a day late. above: birthday greeting from MAD Magazine…
Everett Raymond Kinstler – RIP
Illustrator and portrait artist Everett Raymond Kinstler has passed away. EVERETT RAYMOND KINSTLER August 5, 1926 – May 26,…
$5.4 Million for Original Comic Book Cover Art
Yeah, it’s Frazetta. Frank Frazetta’s original art for the cover of Eerie #23 (September 1969) sold for $5,400,000.00…
2019 NCSFest Cartoonist of the Year – The Reuben
The National Cartoonists Society Reuben Award for Cartoonist of the Year presented May 18, 2019 (nominees listed, winner highlighted): …
Kids’ Graphic Novels Lead Comic Book Sales
Led by sales of the graphic novel format, total sales of graphic novels and periodical comics in the U.S….
May 4 is Free Comic Book Day 2019
Today, May 4, 2019, is Free Comic Book Day! Along with the ones shown here there are plenty of superhero…
2019 Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards Nominees
The San Diego Comics Con International has announced the nominees for the 2019 Will Eisner Awards. The winners, determined by…