To many cartoonists, the pioneering African American artist was not only a legend, but also a hero and friend.
DeForge delights in graphic acts of insecticide that yield wonderfully warped and funny results.
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As we celebrate Martin Luther King Day, here are some civil-rights books (and links) worth checking out.
Batman’s ‘secret’ co-creator died 40 years ago today. What’s it take to get Bill Finger some credit?
Legendary artist Russ Heath reacts to winning the 2014 NCS Milton Caniff honor: ‘It’s very humbling.’
Stan Lee will make his debut as the star of an animated movie in the Hub’s just-announced ‘Mighty 7’
‘The Trial Balloon’ Letters: Readers believe the graphic novel has a place in the classroom and school library.
With so many so-called “reluctant readers,” the bias against these powerful literary works must end.
THE TRIAL BALLOON: In banner year for graphic novels, teachers should heed these titles for class.
STAN LEE TURNS 91: We salute the Marvel legend with this animated interview clip [+VIDEO].
Behind the scenes: Here’s how today’s 100th-anniversary interactive puzzle came out letter-perfect.
‘Charlie Brown Christmas’: Emmy-winning producer reflects on classic show’s appeal — and its serendipity.
Brian Griffin’s lively return: Fox’s ‘Family Guy’ offers a canine holiday gift exchange from a 9/11 ‘passenger’
Nelson Mandela memorial: These 6 eye-catching cartoons reflect on the South African leader’s legacy.
By writing computer language, pioneering ‘Grandma COBOL’ helped rewrite the history books [+Video].
BEST BOOKS OF 2013: Ed Piskor hits a beautiful groove with retro graphic novel ‘Hip Hop Family Tree.’
Every Hill politican will receive digital copy of Lewis’s bestselling civil-rights memoir ‘March: Book One.’
The two animated hits each receive 10 noms; Maryland’s Steven Sugar (‘Steven Universe’) also gets a nod.
Writer-artist-recovering-
- "Doonesbury" at 40
- Neil Gaiman: One writer’s inspiring advice
- Richard Thompson: Drawing during brain surgery
- The enduring appeal of "A Charlie Brown Christmas"
- Marjane Satrapi’s irrepressible zest for life
- Doodle 4 Google’s real-life military reunion
- Molly Norris and "Everybody Draw Muhammad Day"
- Lewis Black: All the World’s a Rage