GREENCREEK — Gus Nuxoll, 12, has always loved drawing and writing. “I think I really started drawing around the age of 3,” he said. Gus, who just finished sixth grade in Mr. Michael Rehder’s class at St. John Bosco Academy, has a subtle sense of humor beyond his years. GusRead More →
Comic fun at Ramsgate Arts Primary Famous illustrator Quentin Blake’s fantasy fantasy world has inspired children at Ramsgate Arts Primary to create their own comic strip. Year 3 creative kids explored the central text of Blake’s story, The Green Ship, as part of their ongoing literacy studies. Students recreated theRead More →
Tom Batiuk, author of the syndicated comic “Crankshaft” regularly published in the Tribune Chronicle, often veers away from humor in his comics to draw attention to important, even sometimes tragic, subjects. Over the years, the Akron native has explored issues such as adult literacy or Alzheimer’s disease andRead More →
What’s new is pleased to announce that Sour Grapes – A Comic Strip by Tim Jones will now air weekly on WhatsUpNewp.com. Tim Jones is the creator, artist, and writer of the wildly popular, self-syndicated comic book, “SOUR GRAPES”; a comic about “Aesop”, a miserable flying dog and his strangeRead More →
Graphic created with Canva For this new webcomics feature, I’ve selected four webcomics about losing and recovering magic, fantasy living, and dealing with grief. Explore these worlds of witchcraft and self-discovery. Everything is magic. I discovered several new webcomics this month, but here are four that contain “magical” themes: witches,Read More →
It would be very difficult to overstate the importance and influence of Charles Schulz Peanuts in American culture during the Cold War. The artistically revolutionary comic both influenced and reflected the national mood. If the blend of humanity, existential melancholy, and subversive humor captured in Schulz’s minimalist lines feels familiarRead More →
Nia now and forever by Sarm Concklin A widower protects his daughter from demonic creatures in this wonderful webcomic about familial love and letting loved ones fight their own battles. Now and Forever Nia by Sam Concklin reveals a beautiful and dynamic relationship between father and daughter. Originally a shortRead More →