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Tarzan Comic Strip: Reaching End of the Vine

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Tarzan Comic Strip: Reaching End of the Vine
R.C. Harvey
R.C. Harvey
R. C. Harvey, pictured here with his signature rabbit (Harvey the rabbit), is a onetime cartoonist and all-time comics chronicler, critic, and all-around cheerleader for the art of cartooning. Cartooning is the visual-verbal art form, the pictorial blending of word and image, verbiage and pictures, which, together, conjure meanings neither one achieves alone without the other. R.C. goes on at great length in his online magazine of news and reviews, history and lore, Rants & Raves, at RCHarvey.com.
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Funnies Farrago on historic moments in the Tarzan comic strip. The Tarzan we see in the funnies these days is a somewhat diminished reminder of the strip’s place … Read more

Funnies Farrago on the Mythology of the Western, Part Three

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Funnies Farrago on the Mythology of the Western, Part Three
R.C. Harvey
R.C. Harvey
R. C. Harvey, pictured here with his signature rabbit (Harvey the rabbit), is a onetime cartoonist and all-time comics chronicler, critic, and all-around cheerleader for the art of cartooning. Cartooning is the visual-verbal art form, the pictorial blending of word and image, verbiage and pictures, which, together, conjure meanings neither one achieves alone without the other. R.C. goes on at great length in his online magazine of news and reviews, history and lore, Rants & Raves, at RCHarvey.com.
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In the Mythology of the Western, even comedy can be authentic. Perhaps the most spectacular of the comic strip Westerns were the two produced by Warren Tufts, Casey … Read more

Funnies Farrago on the Western Mythology: Part One

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Funnies Farrago on the Western Mythology: Part One
R.C. Harvey
R.C. Harvey
R. C. Harvey, pictured here with his signature rabbit (Harvey the rabbit), is a onetime cartoonist and all-time comics chronicler, critic, and all-around cheerleader for the art of cartooning. Cartooning is the visual-verbal art form, the pictorial blending of word and image, verbiage and pictures, which, together, conjure meanings neither one achieves alone without the other. R.C. goes on at great length in his online magazine of news and reviews, history and lore, Rants & Raves, at RCHarvey.com.
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Western Mythology… and the Two Frauds Who Helped It Along In the Hall of Statues just off the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., each state … Read more

New Years Special: Humor Times Magazine Subscriptions at HALF OFF!!!

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New Years Special: Humor Times Magazine Subscriptions at HALF OFF!!!
Humor Times
Humor Times
The Humor Times is the "World's funniest news source!" Sure, we like to inform our visitors, but in a playful sort of way. We believe political satire is one of the best ways to help folks let down their defenses and see things in a new light, as well as to help bring haughty leaders back down to earth. Plus, it's just plain fun! The Humor Times magazine (delivered to your door 12x/year) is a great way to enjoy this brand of humor, it makes a wonderful gift, and SUBSCRIPTIONS are very affordable!
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We are offering a very rare HALF OFF NY Special right now on Humor Times subscriptions via a Google coupon (below) — don’t wait, find out what everyone’s … Read more

Funnies Farrago Meets Dr. Seuss, Henry and — The Flit!

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Funnies Farrago Meets Dr. Seuss, Henry and — The Flit!
R.C. Harvey
R.C. Harvey
R. C. Harvey, pictured here with his signature rabbit (Harvey the rabbit), is a onetime cartoonist and all-time comics chronicler, critic, and all-around cheerleader for the art of cartooning. Cartooning is the visual-verbal art form, the pictorial blending of word and image, verbiage and pictures, which, together, conjure meanings neither one achieves alone without the other. R.C. goes on at great length in his online magazine of news and reviews, history and lore, Rants & Raves, at RCHarvey.com.
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The story of how Theodore Seuss Geisel created a celebrated advertising campaign for the “Flit” in the 1930s. Oh yeah, and then became Dr. Seuss. “Flit.” That simple … Read more

Funnies Farrago Meets Herb Mignery, Cowboy Cartoonist

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Funnies Farrago Meets Herb Mignery, Cowboy Cartoonist
R.C. Harvey
R.C. Harvey
R. C. Harvey, pictured here with his signature rabbit (Harvey the rabbit), is a onetime cartoonist and all-time comics chronicler, critic, and all-around cheerleader for the art of cartooning. Cartooning is the visual-verbal art form, the pictorial blending of word and image, verbiage and pictures, which, together, conjure meanings neither one achieves alone without the other. R.C. goes on at great length in his online magazine of news and reviews, history and lore, Rants & Raves, at RCHarvey.com.
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“Cowboy cartoonist” Herb Mignery is also a master of drawing horses. I went to a local “postcard and paper” show a few months ago. And, as always, I … Read more

William Gropper: Cartoonist for the Downtrodden

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William Gropper: Cartoonist for the Downtrodden
R.C. Harvey
R.C. Harvey
R. C. Harvey, pictured here with his signature rabbit (Harvey the rabbit), is a onetime cartoonist and all-time comics chronicler, critic, and all-around cheerleader for the art of cartooning. Cartooning is the visual-verbal art form, the pictorial blending of word and image, verbiage and pictures, which, together, conjure meanings neither one achieves alone without the other. R.C. goes on at great length in his online magazine of news and reviews, history and lore, Rants & Raves, at RCHarvey.com.
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The title of “Alay-Oop,” a graphic novel by William Gropper, comes from the French “allez-houp!” the cry of an acrobat about to leap (“Let’s go! Up!”). I’VE ALWAYS … Read more

September 2020 Cartoon Caption Contest Winners

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September 2020 Cartoon Caption Contest Winners
Humor Times
Humor Times
The Humor Times is the "World's funniest news source!" Sure, we like to inform our visitors, but in a playful sort of way. We believe political satire is one of the best ways to help folks let down their defenses and see things in a new light, as well as to help bring haughty leaders back down to earth. Plus, it's just plain fun! The Humor Times magazine (delivered to your door 12x/year) is a great way to enjoy this brand of humor, it makes a wonderful gift, and SUBSCRIPTIONS are very affordable!
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Contest Winners Here are the Humor Times September 2020 Cartoon Caption Contest Winners. To enter the current contest, go to our Cartoon Caption Contest. Please share the contest … Read more

Funnies Farrago: Pioneering Cartoonist Jackie Ormes

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Funnies Farrago: Pioneering Cartoonist Jackie Ormes
R.C. Harvey
R.C. Harvey
R. C. Harvey, pictured here with his signature rabbit (Harvey the rabbit), is a onetime cartoonist and all-time comics chronicler, critic, and all-around cheerleader for the art of cartooning. Cartooning is the visual-verbal art form, the pictorial blending of word and image, verbiage and pictures, which, together, conjure meanings neither one achieves alone without the other. R.C. goes on at great length in his online magazine of news and reviews, history and lore, Rants & Raves, at RCHarvey.com.
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Jackie Ormes: The first professional black woman cartoonist in the U.S. Google has a Doodle every day. I didn’t know this. A Google Doodle, it sez here, is … Read more

Morrill Goddard: Godfather of the ‘Comics’

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Morrill Goddard: Godfather of the ‘Comics’
R.C. Harvey
R.C. Harvey
R. C. Harvey, pictured here with his signature rabbit (Harvey the rabbit), is a onetime cartoonist and all-time comics chronicler, critic, and all-around cheerleader for the art of cartooning. Cartooning is the visual-verbal art form, the pictorial blending of word and image, verbiage and pictures, which, together, conjure meanings neither one achieves alone without the other. R.C. goes on at great length in his online magazine of news and reviews, history and lore, Rants & Raves, at RCHarvey.com.
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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

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