William Gropper: Cartoonist for the Downtrodden
The title of “Alay-Oop,” a graphic novel by William Gropper, comes from the French “allez-houp!” the cry of an acrobat about to leap (“Let’s go! Up!”). I’VE ALWAYS … Read more
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Funnies Farrago: Pioneering Cartoonist Jackie Ormes
Jackie Ormes: The first professional black woman cartoonist in the U.S. Google has a Doodle every day. I didn’t know this. A Google Doodle, it sez here, is … Read more
Morrill Goddard: Godfather of the ‘Comics’
Funnies Farrago presents: Morrill Goddard, Godfather of the “Comics” Morrill Goddard is not a name we readily associate with the comics. In fact, it is a name that … Read more
Cartoonist Henry Boltinoff: His Signature Was Everywhere
His iconic signature could be found in magazines, comic books and comic strips. Funnies Farrago on Henry Boltinoff. Henry Boltinoff died April 26, 2001. He had been a … Read more
The Art of Nothing: 25 Years of Mutts and the Art of Patrick McDonnell
Funnies Farrago presents a review of “The Art of Nothing: 25 Years of Mutts and the Art of Patrick McDonnell.” This book is a treat (all 240 9×12-inch … Read more
Funnies Farrago: Cartoonist Rob Rogers Releases New Book
Book Review – Enemy of the People: A Cartoonist’s Journey, by Rob Rogers Foreword by Jake Tapper; 182 8.5×11-inch pages, b/w and color; 2019 IDW paperback, $24.99 (Scroll … Read more
Cartoonist Interview: Michael Egan
An interview with editorial cartoonist Michael Egan The following interview was conducted at Michael Egan’s lake-side residence in Texas. Check out his Humor Times cartoon gallery and articles, … Read more
Watch: Pulitzer Prize-Winning Cartoonist Jack Ohman Interview with the Humor Times
Exclusive Humor Times interview with Jack Ohman, now available here and on the ‘Soapbox’ YouTube channel. Humor Times editor James Israel sat down with Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist … Read more
Cartoonist Fired for Comparing Farmer Incomes to Big Ag CEOs’
Long-time Iowa farm cartoonist fired for factual cartoon criticizing Big Ag Rick Friday has been giving farmers a voice and a laugh every Friday for two decades through … Read more
