World Cartoonist Day, observed annually on May 5, is a cherished occasion dedicated to celebrating the remarkable contributions of cartoonists across the globe. His groundbreaking drawing was published in the magazine Punch on July 15th, 1843, under the title ‘Cartoon No.1: Substance and Shadow.’ This iconic work not only marked the inception of modern political cartoons but also earned Leech …
A natural question for any reader to ask. But within that select band, the name is cherished as that of an exceptional cartoonist whose work for Stars and Stripes, the American “soldiers’ newspaper”, founded in 1862, and, later, for Chicago Sun-Times, as its cartoon commentator saw him win two Pulitzer Prizes, among others, for cartooning. And it makes me see …
Fans of newspaper comics will instantly notice something missing in many of the strips this Friday — pants. More than 25 cartoonists behind strips from “Blondie” to “Zippy the Pinhead” are celebrating the quirky holiday No Pants Day in a way that helps charities get clothing to those in need. “Just the idea of No Pants Day, I think, is …
