The New Kids on the Block:
Little Dee
The creation of artist Christopher Baldwin, "Little Dee" is about a silent young girl who befriends a 'family' of characters, including: Ted (a fatherly bear), Blake (an escaped pet dog), and Vachel (a smart-aleck vulture). The strip follows the four friends on their adventures and mishaps.
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Watch Your Head
“Watch Your Head” chronicles the lives of six students attending Oliver Otis University. The strip is told largely through the eyes of Cory, a freshman who’s academically brilliant and socially awkward, especially with girls.
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Dog Eat Doug
“Dog Eat Doug” by artist Brian Anderson debuted online in 2005. Anderson’s strip is inspired by his own life as a husband, a homeowner and father of a chocolate Labrador puppy. With the support of his wife, Tammy, and the inspiration of his dog, Sophie, he created Dog eat Doug.
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Girls & Sports
"Girls & Sports" is a new comic strip about dating and relationships. Co-creators Justin Borus and Andrew Feinstein are battlefield tested with their 20-plus combined years of experience, having lived to tell the stories in their new strip.
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Congratulations to Brooke McEldowney and "9 Chickweed Lane"
Brooke McEldowney, creator of "9 Chickweed Lane", has won the 2006 Reuben Award for comic strip of the year, given out annually by the National Cartoonists Society. The comic is praised for its strong characters, imaginative stories and the complex relationships between three generations of women. The 60th Reuben Awards were held on May 27, 2006 in Chicago, Illinois with the most coveted award, Cartoonist of the Year, going to editorial cartoonist Mike Luckovich.
Other nominees were:
Comic Strip: Jim Borgman & Jerry Scott, "Zits;" Michael Fry & T Lewis, "Over the Hedge."
Newspaper Panel: Mark Parisi, "Off the Mark"; Hilary Price, "Rhymes With Orange"; Jerry Van Amerongen, "Ballard Street."
Read 9 Chickweed Lane now >>
Red Carpet Rose
Red Carpet Rose is Pat Brady's first book since he received the NCS honor of Outstanding Cartoonist of 2004. Follow along with the tales of the hilarious Gumbo family: Rose, her husband, Jimbo, and their devilish, delightful, and demanding son, Pasquale.
Buy this book now at Amazon.com >>
“Silo Roberts” Cuts Cross Court to the NBA
Silo Roberts is crossing over to the world of sports. Throughout the opening round of the NBA Playoffs, NBA.com featured Silo’s creator Rob Cabrera presenting Miami Heat superstar Dwyane Wade with the original artwork of the comic published in newspapers nationwide and online on December 4, 2005. The five-minute piece, titled "Wade featured in comic strip," can be viewed at nba.com. The feature shows how Wade has been able to connect with fans and younger comic readers through Silo Roberts, and gives an in-depth view of how Cabrera brings the strip to life in the funny pages.
The Silo Roberts/Dwyane Wade comic strip is also being made into a series of limited-edition Topps trading cards. The four-card sets was released in May 2006, with 300 of the 2,000 special cards signed by Wade and Cabrera. The cards mark a very rare occasion, in which a daily comic strip becomes sports memorabilia.
Visit the NBA.com site (visit the broadband site and search for ‘Cabrera’) >>
Worst Halloween Contest
In celebration of the 40th anniversary of Halloween's TV classic "It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown", Snoopy.com is holding an essay contest to find the 10 worst Halloween stories, which will then be aired in October on ABC. Visit the site for official rules on how to enter and to read some of your favorite stars’ worst Halloween stories.
Write your story and enter now >>
Comic Trivia
What cartoonist also illustrates a monthly feature in "Sesame Street Magazine"?
What were "F-Minus" creator, Tony Carrillo's three passions as a child in Tempe, Arizona?
Which comic strip has characters named: Moondog, Mr. Pi, Loco Ohno, and Pilsner?
What kind of cuisine does Jimmy Johnson, creator of "Arlo and Janis", enjoy cooking?
Fresh Jane
Beginning May 1st, comics.com has been re-releasing the classic adventures of the comic strip, "Jane's World". Log on to view each strip or buy the comic books online.
Read Jane’s World now >>
Buy Jane's World now >>
Look Both Ways Before You Read the Dilbert Blog!
Here’s a recent snippet from Scott Adams Dilbert Blog where he’s talking about his blog readers:
The main thing I noticed is how many of you have been hit by cars. Apparently people who read The Dilbert Blog are prime targets for vehicular assault. If you are part of the small group of Dilbert Blog readers that have not yet been hit by a car, keep an eye out. Your time is probably coming.
Read More of the Dilbert Blog now >>
Tune In To the Comics (Caution: May contain spoilers!)
We’ve used our crystal ball to peer into the future of your favorite strips, and bring you back some hints of what may come.
Get Fuzzy A small game of trivia has left Bucky and Rob arguing about the existence Harry Potter, magic, and England. Whose side will you be on?
Luann As her sixteenth birthday approaches, Luann is stuck figuring out how to pay for her dream car, while Brad must make an important decision before the 4th of July parade.
Cow and Boy After the failed tree house building attempt, Cow gets out her crystal ball and looks into Martin's future with possibly disastrous results.
Grand Avenue Schools out for summer and the students are bored. Follow Gabby and Michael as they explore the undiscovered world of summer camp.
New Book Releases for 2006
Pearls Before Swine: The Ratvolution Will Not Be Televised
Scrum Bums: A Get Fuzzy Collection
Spot the Frog: A Cartoon Collection by Mark Heath
Over the Hedge: Stuffed Animals
Frazz: 99% Perspiration: Frazz Collection
Luann 3: Sixteen Isn't Pretty
Brevity: A Collection of Comics by Guy and Rodd (Sept. 06)
Pearls Before Swine: Lions and Tigers and Crocs, Oh My! : Pearls Before Swine Treasury (Sept. 06)
Dilbert: Try Rebooting Yourself : A Dilbert Collection (Oct. 06)
ANSWERS to the Comic Trivia:
What cartoonist also illustrates a monthly feature in "Sesame Street Magazine"?
Dave Whamond, creator of "Reality Check"
What were Tony Carrillo's, creator of "F-Minus", three passions as a child in Tempe, Arizona?
Drawing, comedy, and knife throwing
Which comic strip has characters named: Moondog, Mr. Pi, Loco Ohno, and Pilsner?
"Monty", created by Jim Meddick
What food does Jimmy Johnson, creator of "Arlo and Janis", enjoy cooking?
Cajun
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