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…
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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…
CSotD: Other Voices
Given the sudden disruption of the 2024 Presidential Election, I thought it only fair to present takes in opposition to…
Monday and Sunday Funnies
The news of the day is Caroline Cash beginning her turn on the Nancy comic strip. For whatever reason my…
CSotD: Episode XLVII – A New Hope
When Joe Biden announced his decision to step aside yesterday, I posted on Facebook “Political cartoonists to your drawing boards….
Clay Jones A Casualty of CNN Downsizing Update: Clay Opens a Substack Account
Clay Jones informed fans and supporters last night that his CNN engagement has come to an end: … One of…
CSotD: Marching to Shibboleth
Eric Allie (Counterpoint) promotes “they,” the imaginary political scapegoat currently being used to exploit the attempted assassination of Donald Trump….
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:…
The Clay Jones Streak Continues
A couple years ago GoComics noted that Clay Jones had a five year run of posting an editorial cartoon on…
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…
CSotD: Putting the Con in Convention
Thanks for coming, and don’t forget to tip your waitress. Okay, I’ve got more to say, but Tom the Dancing…
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…