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
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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
Historic ‘Impeachment Issue’ of the Humor Times: Get Yours Now!
The new year is not complete without it! Order your copy of the “Impeachment Issue” — January’s Humor Times! The historic “Impeachment Issue” of the Humor Times has … 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
Funnies Farrago: The Penultimate Mad
Funnies Farrago reviews the penultimate Mad magazine issue, on newsstands now. Mad No.9 (West Coast numbering) is on the newsstands. It’s the penultimate Mad, the next-to-the-last issue with … Read more
Funnies Farrago: New York Times Gives Up Cartoons
What’s wrong with this picture? A cartoonless New York Times gives up cartoons, and the Editooning World goes bonkers. THE NEW YORK TIMES, which doesn’t print editorial cartoons, … Read more
