The New Kids on the Block:
Diesel Sweeties
Created by artist Richard Stevens, Diesel Sweeties features several robots and a few free spirits- Clango Cyclotron, Maura Glee, Indie Rock Pete, Lil’ Sis, Metal Steve, and Red Robot #C-63. A strip about modern-day relationships and popular culture, Diesel Sweeties is drawn in a strikingly modern way and revolves around the love story between Clango and his human girlfriend, Maura.
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Minimum Security
From the mind of Stephanie McMillan comes Minimum Security, a comic about current events in our lives. Minimum Security’s characters challenge the destruction of our planet, the loss of civil rights and the increasing police-state atmosphere, as well as today's lifestyle which is characterized by the distraction of consumerism, shallow infotainment, and constant anxiety about survival.
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Days of Thunder
A Case in Point has undergone a name change and re-emerged as Days of Thunder. The revolutionary cartoon from Robert Lovely still provides the same brain-twisting and often totally absurd drawings that make readers think on a deeper level.
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Death of Uncle Mort
On Jan. 12th, 2007, Uncle Mort, beloved character of the comic strip Rudy Park, passed away from a heart attack, at age 84. Mort had become a central character in Rudy Park since he first arrived five years ago. Remembered as a kindly octogenarian, Mort spent his life espousing liberal causes in the panels of the daily strip. Just days after marrying Sadie Cohen, Mort Park died in the midst of a heated debate with Donald Rumsfeld. The comic world mourns the death of Uncle Mort.
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Over the Hedge nominated
Join comics.com in congratulating Over the Hedge the movie for its eight nominations at the Annie Awards. DreamWorks Animation scored the most Annie Awards nominations, due in large part to this hit movie. Hedge’s nominations included best animated feature and voice acting for Wanda Sykes (Stella the skunk).
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Spring E-Cards
Spring is in the air! Celebrate the springtime holidays by sending out an e-card to your friends and family!
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Reuben Award Nominations Announced
The National Cartoonists Society has announced its nominees for the 2007 Reuben Awards, including the selections for Cartoonist of the Year, professional cartooning's highest honor. This year's nominees for the Reuben Award for Cartoonist of the Year are Bill Amend, creator of "Fox Trot"; Dave Coverly, creator of "Speed Bump"; and Dan Piraro, creator of "Bizarro." In addition, the year's top cartoonists in a dozen fields, from animation to newspaper strips to illustration and greeting cards, will be honored in the NCS Division Awards. The awards will be presented at a black tie dinner on Saturday, May 26, during the 61st Annual Reuben Awards Weekend, May 25-27, in Orlando, FL.
2007 NCS REUBEN AWARD AND DIVISION AWARD NOMINEES:
CARTOONIST OF THE YEAR: Bill Amend, Dave Coverly and Dan Piraro.
DIVISION NOMINEES:
COMIC STRIP: Bill Griffith, "Zippy the Pinhead"; Stephan Pastis, "Pearls Before Swine"; Mark Tatulli, "Lio."
NEWSPAPER PANEL:
Tony Carrillo, "F Minus"; Keiran Meehan, "Meehan"; Hilary Price, "Rhymes With Orange."
FEATURE ANIMATION: "Ice Age 2: The Meltdown." Peter De Seve, Character Design (Fox); "Open Season." Carter Goodrich, Character Design (Sony); "Over the Hedge." Tim Johnson and Karey Kirkpatrick, Directors (DreamWorks).
MAGAZINE FEATURE/MAGAZINE ILLUSTRATION: Steve Brodner, Tom Richmond, Jean-Jacques Sempe.
EDITORIAL CARTOON: Mike Lester, Glenn McCoy, Mike Ramirez.
BOOK ILLUSTRATION: Mike Lester, Wiley Miller, Adrian Sinnott.
NEWSPAPER ILLUSTRATION: Sean Kelly, Robert Sanchuk, Laurie Triefeldt.
GAG CARTOONS: Drew Dernavich, Mick Stevens, P.C. Vey.
ADVERTISING ILLUSTRATION: Craig McKay, Jack Pittman, Tom Richmond.
GREETING CARDS: Kevin Ahern, Pat Byrnes, Carla Ventresca.
COMIC BOOKS: Marisa Acocella Marchetto, "Cancer Vixen"; Gene Luen Yang, "American Born Chinese"; Marjane Satrapi, "Chicken with Plums."
TELEVISION ANIMATION: David Hulin, "Geico Gecko"; Steve Loter, "Kim Possible"; Craig McCracken, "Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends."
GOLD KEY LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: Mort Walker.
SILVER T-SQUARE: Joe and Luke McGarry.
Snoopy Sno-Cone Splash Party
Looking for a special way to celebrate a birthday or holiday, or just want a reason to have a party during the hot days of summer? Look no further than snoopy.com! This summer marks the return of the famous Snoopy Sno-Cone Machine, made popular in the 1970’s and called one of the best toys of all time by Vh1. Visit snoopy.com to get fun party tips, invitations, and information on where to purchase the Snoopy Sno-Cone Machine!
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Comic Trivia
What is the first name of Norman Drabble’s Mother?
What was Pearls Before Swine creator Stephan Pastis’ occupation before he became a syndicated cartoonist?
Who is the creator of such characters as: Kranti, Bunnista, Bananabelle, Nikko, and Javier?
What strip features characters who work at MacroMircoWare?
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 brought back some hints of what may come:
Betty The popular mother and comic character tackles the cell phone, as she learns more about ring tones and games. Read Betty as she and her family discover the benefits and pitfalls of ever-changing cell phone entertainment.
Monty Professor Xemit, a historian from the future, drops in on Monty at breakfast to discover how the Homo Erectus lived. Mistaken by the date, the Professor offers advice and warnings about the future. Go to Monty to learn about the future of our world.
Cow & Boy As in classic brother/sister rivalries, Billy has taken to pulling pranks at Tracy’s expense. However, in a cruel twist of fate, Billy realizes that he is wrong and attempts to make a truce with Tracy. Will Tracy ever forgive Billy?
The Humble Sessions
Creator of the family strip The Humble Stumble, Roy Schneider has blended his two creative outlets to release a new CD entitled "The Humble Sessions." In addition to being a syndicated cartoonist, Roy is also a singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Each piece on the CD is based on a character or situation featured in his comic strip. The music is a distinctive blend of folk, rock, bluegrass, reggae and other flavors, stitched together with humor.
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New Book Releases for 2007
Dilbert’s Guide to the Rest of Your Life: Dispatches from Cubicleland
Positive Attitude: A Dilbert Collection (June 2007)
Loserpaloolza: A Get Fuzzy Treasury (May 2007)
Pearls Before Swine: Da Brudderhood of Zeeba Zeeba Eata
The Enchanting Rose: A Rose is Rose Collection
It’s Hard to Comb a Grass Toupee (June 2007)
ANSWERS to the Comic Trivia:
What is the first name of Norman Drabble’s Mother?
Her first name is June, though she is normally referred to as "mom" or "honeybunch".
What was Pearls Before Swine creator Stephan Pastis’ occupation before he became a syndicated cartoonist?
Stephan was a litigation attorney in San Francisco from 1993-2002.
Who is the creator of such characters as: Kranti, Bunnista, Bananabelle, Nikko, and Javier?
Stephanie McMillan, creator of Minimum Security.
What strip features characters who work at MacroMircoWare?
The characters of Working Daze work at MacroMicroWare.
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