Cartoon critics Phil Witte and Rex Hesner look behind the gags to debate what makes a cartoon tick. This week our intrepid critics take a look at Grandparents. First up is Roz Chast with a cartoon featuring a grandpa seated between two grandkids who are curious about a wondrous thing that seems to come from…
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Guest Post by Maria Scrivan: Artist Spotlight
Hi! I’m Maria Scrivan, creator of the daily panel, Half Full, syndicated by Andrews McMeel, and the middle grade graphic novel series, Nat Enough, published by Scholastic. “Where do you get your ideas?” is the probably the most common question asked of cartoonists, usually followed by, “What pen do you use?” I don’t know where…
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“Viking Office” Caption Contest Commentary with Lawrence Wood
John Klossner’s cartoon is set in a conference room where a horde of Vikings, who have burst through the door, are standing around two men and a woman who are seated at the conference table. One of the men is looking at his computer tablet and saying something. John’s original caption—“But first, some old business”—addresses…
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“Hat Trick” Caption Contest Commentary with Lawrence Wood
In Avi Steinberg’s cartoon, a magic trick has gone wrong. The magician is nowhere to be found, but his hat and wand are on the stage. A worried rabbit is looking out of the hat and addressing the audience. Avi’s original caption—“Folks, did he by any chance say when he would REappear?”—suggests that the magician…
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Stay Tooned Issue #11
Welcome to the latest issue of STAY TOONED, where you’ll find everything you ever wanted to know about cartoons. Each month, we bring you updates and features on the world of cartooning, including cartoonist profiles and interviews, book excerpts, special cartoon features, cartoon games such as the Caption Contest, products, and so much more.