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Some cartoonist news. “I do oil paintings of horses,” “A friend I’ve done Super-Pet commissions for asked if I’d do…
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More Summer Subbing: Barney & Clyde
A month ago Gene Weingarten, co-producer, co-creator, and co-writer of the Barney & Clyde comic strip, invited participants of his…
CSotD: Cynical takes
We’re skipping politics for the day, but first … Rabbits Against Magic Barney & Clyde — Counterpoint I’m all in…
King Features Syndicate Trend Guide for The Phantom, Flash Gordon, and Popeye
King Features made a splash at the Spring 2024 Licensing Expo and now, thanks to the Chronicle Chamber, we are…
Monday and Sunday Funnies
The news of the day is Caroline Cash beginning her turn on the Nancy comic strip. For whatever reason my…
First And Last: Tim Tyler’s Luck
Among the comic strips that became public domain this year was Tim Tyler’s Luck by Lyman Young. From Don Markstein:…
CSotD: I’ve Looked at CrowdStrike from Both Sides Now
Scott Hilburn wins the Fortuitous Timing Award, though if he’d run today’s Argyle Sweater (AMS) 24 hours earlier, he might…
Comic Strips From The Week That Just Was
I think we already mentioned that Tim Rickard is celebrating 20 years since Brewster Rockit, Space Guy debuted. Also the…
More Cartoonist Profiles
Hilary Campbell, Liza Donnelly, Philip Witte, Caroline Cash, Matt Groening Hilary Campbell Becomes a Contributor to Hometown Paper Known by…
Comic Strips and Cartoonists in the News
Bob Eckstein is a prolific cartoonist, illustrator, best-selling author, and humorist who has been contributing to The New Yorker since…
TDC Newsletter is down
Over the weekend our newsletter platform stopped sending our Daily Digest. I have escalated the issue with their technical team…
Hey Kids! Comics! Maybe a NYT Top 100?
Below are some comic strip and cartoon books scheduled for July 2024 release. Images and links from a variety of…
CSotD: Good For What Ails You
Non Sequitur (AMS) manages to strike an appropriate note through serendipity, given Wiley’s lead time. Indeed, things could have gone…
“This is The Story of Scott Adams and the Death of Dilbert”
“Success is a fickle thing. Some people will struggle their whole life looking for that one idea that will make…
Garfield Evolves Again
Boom Studios released the “first look” at their forthcoming Garfield comic book series: BOOM! Studios today revealed a first look…