Blondie: The Bumstead Family History You always are sure in the "Blondie" universe things will always be the same with no surprises, but the rich history of this 75 years will reveal some fun facts from the past. From the flapper origins to today’s strip, the more things change the more the stay the same […]
Imagine Harry Powerhouse team combo sisters Kate and Sara Klise pull another one out of their chimerical bag of tricks with their latest book offering. They are a peerless cohesive combination in the children’s publishing world. The stories are simple and the art compliments the words. Sisters Kate and Sarah Klise have created a profoundly sweet, emotionally true […]
Patrick Morgan is having excuse the pun, a whale of a time with his creation and making a splash with Whaleboy. Patrick is the perfect example of the latest creators who sell their own books and toys online. Many artists are let down by the low pay at the major publishers in the comic book […]
Some writers and illustrators take themselves a bit too seriously when having fun with comic book writing and illustration. Not Tom Sniegoski and Eric Powell who created Billy Hooten, Owlboy. This is a return to the old school of comic book reading. Not to be confused with Gardner Fox and Mike Sekowsky who created Owlman, […]
Oliver Who Would Not Sleep Slumber is purloined for many kids who refuse to join the sandman when they shut their eyes. Mara Bergman and Nick Maland explore the worlds of a young Oliver who has great adventures in the the confines of his four bedposts. Kids who refuse to sleep will devourer this book […]
Bossy Bear Bossy Bear is quite a fast read, but the progression of captivating drawings just grabs you. David Horvath is no stranger to cuteness or should I say "uglyness". He and his wife are the creators of the multi-million success story of "Uglydolls". There is always one of them in every crowd. Bossy people […]
How to Survive a Totally Boring Summer It’s Randall’s first summer in a new town, and it’s looking like the next few months are going to be pretty boring. But once he and some friends start a chess club, Randall begins to change his mind about his new home. That is until Birdman, a grumpy […]
The Nick Guide to Your Best-Ever School Year With school winding down for the summer holidays, Nickelodeon wants your kids to remember the year as a good one with The Nick Guide to Your Best-Ever School Year and chalk it up for prosperity in their memory banks. This guide will help kids get the best and […]
The Hanna-Barbera Treasury Discover never-before-seen art, memorabilia and mementos from the golden age of cartoons. Here, for the first time, is a showcase presentation of the best of the art from the legendary Hanna-Barbera studio. The Hanna-Barbera Treasury celebrates the legacy of Bill Hanna and Joe Barbera through more than five decades of rare drawings, […]
Pinocchio in Outer Space is rare little anomaly in the animation world. The quality of the movie is superior to the cartoons that came out in 1965. This Belgian-American joint animated movie makes itself as a sequel of the original Walt Disney movie but never equals the first in the script. With the science-fiction elements added to […]
Batten down the hatches here is a cool online strip I found via Flight. Dave Roman and John Green are the madmen behind this strip called Teen Boat. With the Transformers making waves this summer, this strip is worth viewing. Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back a memory, or made you see […]
How to Draw Krappy Kartoons Really Well There is hope for all you aspiring "krappy artists". Geoff Kelly who is in the business for over 20 years will mine your limited talents and churn your pencils into magical pieces of art. This irreverent guide to drawing cartoons offers tips and tricks from a professional illustrator to […]