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Zestworld Will Give Comic Book Creators a Greater Stake
Zestworld, which counts Alexis Ohanian as a supporter, will allow comic book writers and artists to present new work and reap the benefits.
The ‘Profusely Illustrated’ Life of Edward Sorel
The legendary illustrator has written a memoir, which tells the story of his Bronx youth through a varied career at the center of the New York media world.
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Milestones and Mishaps
Here is a closer look at the milestones and mishaps involving the helium-filled characters that populate the holiday parade.
Ruthie Tompson Dies at 111; Breathed Animated Life Into Disney Films
One of a cadre of women who worked behind the scenes, she did indispensable but anonymous work on classics like “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” and “Pinocchio.”
He Read All 27,000 Marvel Comic Books and Lived to Tell the Tale
In “All of the Marvels,” Douglas Wolk went down a very deep rabbit hole to find the essence of what he calls the “epic of epics.”
Lars Vilks, Known for Muhammad Caricature, Dies in Crash in Sweden
The artist, Lars Vilks, had been under police protection since 2010, after his sketch prompted widespread condemnation from Muslims. He was killed along with two bodyguards in a crash that the police said was an accident.
Disney Sues to Keep Complete Rights to Marvel Characters
The company filed several lawsuits seeking to invalidate copyright-termination notices served by artists and illustrators involved with creating superheroes like Spider-Man and Thor.
Adult Swim: How an Animation Experiment Conquered Late-Night TV
Cartoon Network’s nighttime adult programming block, which turns 20 this week, was built on lo-fi animation techniques that were as much a no-budget necessity as an aesthetic choice.
Kurt Westergaard, 86, Dies; His Muhammad Cartoon Sparked Outrage
A caricature that many Muslims considered blasphemous prompted a debate over free speech and a massacre at the offices of a Paris magazine.
Danny Shanahan, Cartoonist With an Absurd Touch, Dies at 64
He drew about 1,000 cartoons for The New Yorker, populated by clowns, snowmen, cats, dogs, Elvis and more. But his career with the magazine ended under a cloud.
As Yang’s New York Ties Are Questioned, He Cites Anti-Asian Bias
Mr. Yang, who is seeking to make history as the city’s first Asian American mayor, says anti-Asian sentiment has crept into the campaign.
Kathleen Andrews Dies at 84; Helped Give Ziggy and Others Their Start
As a top executive at the Andrews McMeel syndicate, she played a key role in the careers of Tom Wilson, Cathy Guisewite and Garry Trudeau.
Coco, rescapée de Charlie Hebdo, conjure son épreuve par le dessin
Rescapée de l’attaque contre Charlie Hebdo en 2015, la dessinatrice Corinne Rey a conçu un roman graphique qui s’est attiré la reconnaissance nationale d’un milieu essentiellement masculin
Coco’s Choice: A Charlie Hebdo Cartoonist’s Road Back From Hell
Since surviving the 2015 attack on the French satirical magazine’s office, Corinne Rey has created a graphic novel and won national recognition in a man’s world.
How One Graphic Novel Looks at Anti-Asian Hate
In “Cyclopedia Exotica,” the artist and writer Aminder Dhaliwal created a fictitious community facing xenophobia, fetishization and media misrepresentation. It’s resonating with her thousands of Instagram followers.
The Strange, Lovely ‘Infinity Train’ Reaches the End of the Line
The fantastical animated series is part surreal adventure and part spiritual parable. Its fourth and final season arrives Thursday on HBO Max.
Gary Panter’s Jagged, Shape-Shifting Antihero Was Made for Our Moment
In his Graphic Content column, Ed Park looks at the work of Panter, a living legend for comics fans, and his singular creation, the character Jimbo.
‘Invincible’ Arrives on Amazon Prime With a Young Hero for Mature Audiences
The animated version of the comic book series cocreated by Robert Kirkman — with mayhem, destruction and gore — is now on Amazon Prime Video.
The ‘Solar Opposites’ Creators Apologize for Their Clairvoyance
Who knew an animated series about misanthropic space aliens could feel so relevant? Mike McMahan and Justin Roiland explained ahead of Season 2 why it isn’t their fault.
For Political Cartoonists, the Irony Was That Facebook Didn’t Recognize Irony
As Facebook has become more active at moderating political speech, it has had trouble dealing with satire.
Comfort Viewing: 3 Reasons I Love ‘Courage the Cowardly Dog’
The bizarre animated series creatively blended the beautiful with the grotesque, pop culture with pathos.
Dr. Seuss Books Are Pulled, and a ‘Cancel Culture’ Controversy Erupts
The beloved author’s most famous books, like “Green Eggs and Ham,” were untouched, but his estate’s decision nevertheless prompted a backlash and raised questions about what should be preserved as part of the cultural record.
6 Dr. Seuss Books Will No Longer Be Published Over Offensive Images
The company that oversees the children’s author’s estate said that the titles contained depictions of groups that were “hurtful and wrong.”
Lucky Luke, the Comic Book Cowboy, Discovers Race, Belatedly
For the first time in the Franco-Belgian comic book classic, Black characters have full-fledged roles and are drawn without the racist depictions that marred the genre.
‘Ted Lasso,’ ‘The Great North’ and the Art of Nice
A genre of sitcom argues that being kind doesn’t make you a chump.
Beyond ‘Black Panther’: Afrofuturism Is Booming in Comics
A bumper crop of graphic novels and comic books melds African culture and science fiction, with influences as wide-ranging as space travel, Caribbean folklore and Janelle Monáe.
It’s an Obscure Special, Charlie Brown
Everyone knows the Great Pumpkin, but there actually have been more than 50 “Peanuts” TV specials. With “The Snoopy Show” arriving Friday on Apple TV+, here are some you might not remember.
Forever Is Never
A third grader reflects on the miserable year of 2020.
Animation’s Early Days: Artists, Hucksters, Talking Mice and Pigs
Reid Mitenbuler’s “Wild Minds” details wild times, when cartoonists pictured sex and death as well as cute animals.
‘Bloom County’ at 40: Cartoonist Berkeley Breathed Looks Back
Berkeley Breathed, the cartoonist behind the strip, talks about its past, its future and his problem with deadlines.
This Time, a Cartoon Depiction of Naomi Osaka Is More True to Life
Last year, the tennis champion was shown with light skin in an instant noodle ad. Now, she’ll be portrayed as a manga character, and illustrators insisted on getting details right.
Ken Spears, Partner in an Animation Powerhouse, Dies at 82
Mr. Spears and Joe Ruby were best known for “Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!,” perhaps the most spun-off series in the history of television.
‘Animaniacs’ Is Back, Still Zany and Totally Insane-y
The antic cartoon satire of the 1990s returns on Hulu with new episodes, original cast members and steep expectations to fulfill.
The Stars of ‘Animaniacs’ Speak for Themselves
Meet the voice-over actors who have played Yakko, Wakko, Dot and Pinky and the Brain for nearly 30 years.
They Are Also 2 Wild and Crazy Guys
Steve Martin wanted to make cartoons, but he can only draw stick figures. He teamed up with the illustrator Harry Bliss, and the result is their new book, “A Wealth of Pigeons.”
In the Netherlands, a Cartoon in School Leads to Online Threats and an Arrest
Threats against a high school teacher who displayed a political cartoon that supported the French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo have alarmed Dutch officials.
Quino, Creator of Beloved ‘Mafalda’ Cartoon, Dies at 88
Joaquín Salvador Lavado drew the comic strip of the six-year-old Argentine girl, who was curious about the world and finely attuned to its injustices.
To Beat Trump, Mock Him
The lesson from pro-democracy fighters abroad: Humor deflates authoritarian rulers.
Central Park Birder Turns Clash Into Graphic Novel About Racism
The impressionistic novel from Christian Cooper features a Black teenager who looks at birds through binoculars and instead sees the faces of Black people who have been killed by the police.
Charlie Hebdo Republishes Cartoons That Prompted Deadly 2015 Attack
The decision by the French satirical magazine to recirculate cartoons about the Prophet Muhammad and Islam coincides with the start of a long-awaited trial for the attack that killed 11 of its staff.
Kamala Harris Cartoon in Murdoch Paper Is Denounced as Racist
Kevin Rudd, a former prime minister, lodged a complaint against The Australian for publishing material he called “racist and sexist.”
Fighting for the Vote With Cartoons
Cartoonists used the press to battle anti-suffrage stereotypes and create a new image for the movement to enfranchise women.
Aide Posts Cartoon Mocking Fauci as White House Denies Undermining Him
Dan Scavino, one of the president’s closest advisers, shared the cartoon by Ben Garrison, an alt-right artist who has been criticized for anti-Semitic imagery.
Gemma Correll’s Pandemic Diary: Just Like Her Normal Diary
The illustrator spends time with her pugs and counteracts social media with calm reality TV.
‘The Far Side’ Cartoonist Gary Larson Shares First New Work in 25 Years
In a note on his website, Mr. Larson thanked a clogged pen for pushing him to create digital cartoons on a tablet. “I’m just exploring, experimenting, and trying stuff,” he said. “New Stuff.”
Henry Martin, Wry New Yorker Cartoonist, Is Dead at 94
He defined his artistic mission as finding humor in the mundane and everyday — and he found it for 35 years.
Kansas Governor Criticizes G.O.P. Official’s Cartoon Comparing Mask Order to Holocaust
The cartoon, which shows Gov. Laura Kelly wearing a Star of David mask as people are loaded into a cattle car, was posted Friday on the Facebook page of a newspaper owned by a Republican county chairman.
At 99, Al Jaffee Says Goodbye to Mad Magazine
As a send-off for the cartoonist, the satirical publication has prepared an all-Jaffee issue that includes his final Fold-In.
Bugs Bunny Is Back, and So Is the ‘Looney Tunes’ Mayhem
A new collection of shorts on HBO Max, “Looney Tunes Cartoons,” captures the look and feel of the originals.