Cartoon critics Phil Witte and Rex Hesner look behind gags to debate what makes a cartoon tick. This week our intrepid critics take a look at superheroes. What is it about superheroes that make them such fun cartoon characters? They’re faster than a speeding bullet, can leap tall buildings in a single bound, etc., but…
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Peter Steiner Cartoons: EXCLUSIVELY on CartoonStock.com
We’re thrilled to announce that licensing for New Yorker cartoonist Peter Steiner is now exclusively available on CartoonStock! Peter sold his first cartoon to The New Yorker in 1979 and has since had approximately 400 cartoons published in its pages. One of these cartoons, “On the internet nobody knows you’re a dog,” is the most…
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“Death Ray” Caption Contest Commentary with Lawrence Wood
At P.C. Vey’s cocktail party, a woman standing by the buffet is holding a drink in her left hand and chatting with a man. On her head is a futuristic contraption (maybe a death-ray?) pointing at the man to whom she’s talking. She’s wearing the space age gadget like a hat, complete with a chin-strap,…
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NEW! Have I Got a Cartoon for You!: The Moment Magazine Book of Jewish Cartoons
Have I Got a Cartoon for You! Edited with Introduction by Bob Mankoff Foreword by Roz Chast Available now In this new book, Have I Got a Cartoon for You! Bob Mankoff presents his favorite Jewish cartoons. In his foreword, Mankoff shows how his Jewish heritage helped him to become a successful cartoonist, examines the…
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