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The Most Recognizable Cartoon Styles

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The Psychology of Humor in Cartoons

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Recent Posts

Joe Dator’s New Book INKED: Cartoons, Confessions, Rejected Ideas And Secret Sketches.

October 19, 2021 by Bob Mankoff

Hi All, A few months ago, I received an advance copy of Joe Dator’s new book, INKED: Cartoons, Confessions, Rejected Ideas And Secret Sketches. I’ve known Joe since he was a young man at loose ends in the early ’90s looking to get his act together, but not sure what that act was. By the…
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Best Seller Spotlight: Harry Bliss Dog Cartoons

October 15, 2021 by CartoonStock

Welcome to our Harry Bliss Artist Spotlight, part of our CartoonStock Artist Spotlights series. Do you love dogs? Internationally syndicated cartoonist and New Yorker cover artist Harry Bliss sure does. Harry often features his beloved dog Penny on Instagram and in his cartoons. His understanding of the deep human-canine bond is on display in this…
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“Shipwrecked” Caption Contest Commentary with Lawrence Wood

October 12, 2021 by Lawrence Wood

Dan Misdea’s cartoon is set on a beach, where a couple has happened upon what appears to be a shipwreck survivor on a wooden raft that’s washed up on the shore. The survivor, who’s bearded and wearing glasses and torn clothes, is looking up at the man, who’s pointing at the survivor and saying something….
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Anatomy of a Cartoon: Now Hiring

October 6, 2021 by Phil Witte and Rex Hesner

Cartoon critics Phil Witte and Rex Hesner look behind the gags to debate what makes a cartoon tick. This week our intrepid critics take a look at hiring cartoons. With the economy recovering, businesses are hiring once again. The job interview remains a crucial step to securing a position. In the old days—one or two…
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Seasonal Spotlight: Autumn Cartoons

October 4, 2021 by CartoonStock

The nights are getting chilly and the smell of pumpkin-spice everything is in the air. It can only mean one thing, fall has arrived! Here’s our hand-picked, unscented selection of favorite autumn cartoons for you to love and license. BUY THIS CARTOON BUY THIS CARTOON BUY THIS CARTOON BUY THIS CARTOON BUY THIS CARTOON BUY…
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“Horse Heaven” Caption Contest Commentary with Lawrence Wood

September 27, 2021 by Lawrence Wood

In David Borchart’s cartoon, two recently deceased men in a pantomime horse wait outside the Pearly Gates. Before admitting them to the kingdom of heaven, St. Peter is checking his book for their names. The man in the back half of the horse is saying something to the guy in front. I first focused on…
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