Category Archives: Comics
From the dept. of self-congratulation: The A.V. Club's Comics Panel nominated for an Eisner Award
With the open acknowledgment that self-congratulation is unseemly and undignified, screw that, because congrats are nevertheless in order to ourselves—specifically our own Noel Murray and Oliver Sava, whose work on Comics Panel has just netted them a nomination for an … Read more
Former Student Talks Cartoons
The work of a cartoonist is unique because “one graphic can tell a story,” said Lawrence R. “Larry” Gonick ’67, a Harvard mathematics student who went on to dedicate his career to depicting big ideas through comics.
Gonick, who has … Read more
Developing a new comic strip…Let me know your thoughts.
So, after ignoring certain goals of mine for a few years, I have returned to working on a comic strip. about six years ago, I developed a comic strip based around my own life. but, the storyline focused more on … Read more
Marvel Superheroes
Marvel superheroes have charmed children as well as adults the whole world over. Marvel comics have created superheroes that we have looked up to and so will our children and our grand children. most of these superheroes have not only … Read more
Make a Comic Book With Your Book Report
Book Report Comic Book Style
Okay it is time to turn your book report into a presentation.
What you say Why do I have to do this?
Well let’s make it fun. make a presentation of your book into a … Read more
Marvel Comics gambles on movie uniting Iron Man, Thor and Captain America

D2 By Leslie CockburnFor The Daily Gleaner
Marvel Comics is taking a huge gamble at the movies. Famous for their comic book heroes, Marvel is trying something with their characters that has never quite been done in Hollywood before.
Marvel's … Read more
Louisville’s love affair with Hugh Haynie [Opinion: The Arena]
For a half-century now, every Christmas Eve the Louisville Courier-Journal runs the same cartoon on its editorial page. Since it first appeared on December 24, 1961, it has become the newspaper’s most popular cartoon, and has been published around the … Read more
Experience A Taste of Comic-Con At…Bloomingdale's?
Bloomingdale’s is getting into the Comic-Con spirit tonight, unveiling comic related apparel in what they are calling “an action-packed night of classic comics and more.” Bloomingdale’s will be showcasing The King Features Collection featuring designs of Popeye, Beetle Bailey, The Phantom and Hagar … Read more
Beloved Family-Friendly Cartoonist Bil Keane Passes; Drew "Family Circus"

Bil Keane, whose wholesome cartoon “Family Circus“ entertained and inspired generations of Americans looking for something positive, safe, and familiar in their daily newspaper, died November 8 at his home near Phoenix. he was 89.
Beginning in 1960, Keane drew … Read more
Comic releases for Oct. 12, 2011
ACTION COMICS NO. 2
In his weakest moment, Superman is taken down — but by whom? And if the world wasn’t ready for a man with super powers, they’re utterly unprepared for the rage of a Superman cornered. the cornerstone … Read more
