Write ’em down, Draw ’em in, Roundup
Mark Fiore, David Fitzsimmons, AAEC Awards listing. First stop is Mark Fiore, who is experimenting with AI. For the most…
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Boston Tea Party Sestercentennial Comics
Today is the semiquincentennial of an act by patriots – or maybe by smugglers? Both? December 16, 1773: Americans disguised…
CSotD: Thought-provoking Humor
First Dog on the Moon offers a look at the year ahead, and he’s lucky to draw the assignment, because…
Hey Kids! Comics! Gift a Comic Book
Below are some comic strip and cartoon books scheduled for December 2023 release.Images and links (mostly) via the books’ publishers,though…
CSotD: Commentary in Context
Humor specifically and cartoon commentary in general require context. The context of Paul Fell‘s cartoon is immediately clear to anyone…
Andrews McMeel CEO Andy Sareyan Resigns – Updated with Hugh’s Note to Associates
Andy Sareyan, Andrews McMeel Universal CEO since 2014, has resigned. From Kansas City Business Journal: Kansas City media company Andrews…
Odds & Ends
The “best” of The New Yorker and Roll Call and Editorial Cartoons (Eppys) and a failure. If the algorithm is…
CSotD: Santa offers a mixed bag
Several comic strips have been anticipating Christmas with gags about kids trying to clean up their acts for Santa and…
Once Upon a Whatnot Wednesday
‘Tis the season. ‘Tis the season to be jolly, and Comics Kingdom is decking the halls with a special Holiday…
The Story of a New New Yorker Cartoonist
The September 25 issue of The New Yorker saw Kyle Bravo debut as one of two new cartoonists to the…
CSotD: Bellyrubs for Bullies
Clay Bennett (CTFP)‘s cartoon introduces today’s theme by happenstance, because we all know that Ukraine needs our continued help, and…
Signe Wilkinson Gets AI Profile? – update
Signe Wilkinson is widely acclaimed and celebrated for her remarkable contributions as an editorial cartoonist at The Inquirer and the…
Ian Gibson – RIP
British comic artist Ian Gibson has passed away. Ian Gibson February 20, 1946 – December 11, 2023 As Rich Johnston…
CSotD: And now the sports …
The best way to start today is with Paul Fell’s cartoon, which should please people who dislike sports. You don’t…
Gannett Standardized Comics Page Reminder
Everyone was delighted about the original announcement this past September so Gannett newspapers are reminding people that the final group…