In Yearly Remembrance

Yesterday marked the 29th anniversary of Jim Henson's passing.

Food To Go

"Bring your own bag" seems to be the thing these days...

Bear in the Big House

I enjoy dark humor on occasion. It helps me cope with life.

RIP Batton Lash

A major talent in the comics industry has left us. BATTON LASH, best known for his series WOLFF AND BYRD/SUPERNATURAL LAW passed away after a remissive bout with brain cancer. I first met Batton back in 1990 at San Diego con, when he was promoting a collection of his strip, WOLFF AND BYRD, which showed a brilliant amount of talent in both art and writing. We became friends, and corresponded off and on between conventions during which not only did his success grow, but he also met an amazing woman named Jackie Estrada, who he soon married, which led to a publishing venture called EXHIBIT A PRESS in which he self-published 40 issues of SUPERNATURAL LAW, as well was wrtiting for ARCHIE (anyone remember ARCHIE MEETS THE PUNISHER?) and creating LAST GENTLEMAN of the APOCALYPSE for ACES WEEKLY . Admittedly, we were kind of out of touch the past several years outside of Facebook (SD Is kinda out of my reach these days) But Batton was not only one of the nicest people I had ever met, He definitely was one of the most talented. His art was excellent. and his writing..He KNEW how to craft a story, and his characterization was top-notch. And yes, he was a snappy dresser. (Well, anyone who knew Batton had to realize that, right?) Batton was always highly supportive of my work. We both were contributors to THE COMIC BUYER'S GUIDE, and he actually was a fan of my strip, FOR ART'S SAKE. He even invited me to contribute a "Pin-up" page for one of his books, which is posted below. (From MAVIS #2, April 1999)
I'll miss you, Batton. Thank you.

RIP Stan Lee

Stan Lee, Writer, Publisher, Figurehead,  and one of the biggest influences and creative forces in the evolution of today's modern comics books has left us today at the age of 95. 'Nuff said.

Fredpool

When you need some  yabba dabba death as part of your entertainment...

Muppet Guys Talking-The Original!

Jim Henson passed away this day in 1990. I like to think He gets together with his co-performers who have also left us since then and chat about old times. A lot like Frank Oz's documentary, MUPPET GUYS TALKING, but probably a lot funnier. (Left to right: Jerry Juhl, Jane Henson, Jim Henson, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt)

Mort Walker: 1923-2018

Mort Walker, one of the great and most prolific classic cartoonists has left us. Walker was responsible for the long-running BEETLE BAILEY comic strip as well as its spinoff, HI AND LOIS. Walker also  created many other strips including BONER'S ARK, SAM'S STRIP,  MRS. FITZ'S FLATS, THE EVERMORE, and GAMIN AND PATCHES.

Rest In Peace, June Foray

Classic cartoon voice actress JUNE FORAY passed away this past week at the grand old age of 99. Ms. Foray was probably best known for as the voices of ROCKY the flying squirrel and Pottsylvanian agent NATASHA FATALE on the BULLWINKLE SHOW as well as many others.

Salem News: Anthony Salvo RIP

Iconic former Mayor of the City of Salem Anthony Salvo passed away this past Monday. My cartoon from the 05/25/2017 SALEM NEWS.

Remembering Jim : 2017

Today marks the twenty-seventh anniversary of Jim Henson's passing.

Salem News: The State of the Planet

The state of the planet, based on recent (and not so recent) events. My cartoon from the 07/20/2016 SALEM NEWS.

And Yet Again..And Again.. And Again…..

The Standford rapist, the young singer's murder, and now, the shootings in Orlando..I thought mankind was supposed to EVOLVE!!

One Flipper In The Grave

Still awaiting news on whether ABC will either cancel or renew THE MUPPETS.

Salem News: Barbara Anderson; RIP

Barbara Anderson, Chairwoman of Citizens for Limited Taxation, and one of Massachusetts' most vocal and influential advocates towards reining in state government spending, passed away this past Friday. (My cartoon from the 04/13/2016 SALEM NEWS)

After Thanksgiving Dinner

Getting Funky

Ever notice when it comes to ghosts in cartoons they rarely deal with what happened with their original body?

Salem News: Robin Williams; 1951-2014

Originally published in the 08/13/2014 SALEM NEWS. It's so sad that the funniest people can have the most tragic fates. May you have found peace, Mr. Williams.

Jim Henson: 1936-1990

Twenty-Four years ago today. Always missed, never forgotten.

Your Time's Up

Combining a Marx Brothers joke with this old retro character brought out this dark-humored little sketch.