The Gannett History of Comic Strips
“In the first half of the 19th century, newspapers had been around for centuries but had very few images because…
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The Gannett 34
The USA TODAY Network/Gannett group has released a list of the selected 34 comic strips and panels that local editors…
CSotD: Sunday Potpourri
We’ll start with a non-political one. I’m disappointed in the new Sunday Ben Bolt (KFS-Vintage) story arc. Ben Bolt is…
More Gannett Papers Announce Changes – updated with even more announcements
Joining The Memphis Commercial Appeal’s announcement of comics page changes yesterday are dozens more Gannett newspapers letting their readers know…
Gannett Corrects The Daily Cartoonist
In response to The Daily Cartoonist story about Gannett unifying their comics pages, the newspaper group has sent a correction:…
CSotD: Frivolous Friday
No, no, no politics today, despite Pearls Before Swine (AMS) sneaking a good one in. DD Degg’s news of another…
Dr. Seuss Comics Coming
Dr. Seuss is returning to comics. Well, comic books. Oh, and they aren’t really done by Theodor Seuss Geisel. By…
The New Gannett Unified Comics Pages – Update: Gannett Issues a Correction
Gannett’s USA TODAY Network of newspapers will all carry the exact same comics from a seemingly select list on their…
CSotD: Stepping on rakes
Offer to make dinner. Offer to rub her shoulders. Just don’t offer advice. You’re stepping on a rake. Daddy’s Home…
Curley Wee and Wayback Whensday
Among its attractions and achievements Liverpool England is, according to Wikipedia, “an important cultural centre within the United Kingdom, incorporating…
Cartoon News Roundup
In the vast universe of comics, specific names stand out for their creativity and ability to touch the human soul…
CSotD: Mortality and Humor
Arlo & Janis (AMS) went through a week of decluttering as preparation for selling their house and moving to the…
No Spoiler Alerts, Read At Your Own Risk
With apologies to Mike Peterson, Crabgrass was the Comic Strip of the Day. Perfect timing. The Chainsaw Cabin story was…
CSotD: Domestic grumbling
It used to be nearly impossible to win one of the giant teddy bears depicted in this Rhymes With Orange…
Short Takes on Short Form Comics
Comic strips and panels. It didn’t catch fire right away, but since its publication, the [Peter Steiner] cartoon has become…