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
R.C. Harvey
Josephine Baker’s Book
An exemplary graphic novelistic biography on Josephine Baker. Funnies Farrago: a Column on Comics and Cartooning Written by Jose-Louis Bocquet and drawn by Catel Muller, Josephine Baker is … Read more
The Last Great Adventure Strip: ‘Modesty Blaise and Peter O’Donnell’
Funnies Farrago examines “Modesty Blaise and Peter O’Donnell” – the last great adventure comic strip! He calls her “Princess,” and that, it turns out, is the consummate expression, … 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
Nancy: An Old Character Revived by a New Cartoonist
Funnies Farrago on Nancy Eight-year-old Nancy started her cartoon life as a bit player in Ernie Bushmiller’s Fritzi Ritz comic strip, but she was so popular with readers—and … Read more
Funnies Farrago Review: Two Books of ‘Editoons’
“Editoons” — editorial cartoons, the best vehicle for political satire! IT’S A TOUGH TIME for editorial cartoonists: with the White House occupant being the Clown in Chief, it’s … 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: Happy Superbirthdays!
Three of DC Comics superheroes recently celebrated “Superbirthdays” — Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman. Three of DC Comics superheroes recently celebrated anniversaries, or “Superbirthdays” — Superman, Batman and … Read more
Funnies Farrago: Popeye Is 90
As we pause to celebrate the fact that Popeye is 90, we must also celebrate the comic strip in which the one-eyed sailor made his debut. Popeye is … Read more
Funnies Farrago: The Joker Is Back
We know the Joker. We’ve seen him nearly constantly. We know the Joker. We’ve seen him nearly constantly. He is, without doubt, the best-loved, most despised of the … Read more
