Bizarro

As 2025 comes to an end, we gathered our lovely comic editors into one (virtual) room asked them to shout out the comics they couldn’t stop thinking about in 2025. From laugh-out-loud moments to panels that hit hard, these strips truly stood out. We present to you a year-end roundup that celebrates the full, weird, wonderful spectrum of comics we loved this year! Amy’s picks: The Brilliant Mind of Edison Lee: July 30, 2025 The relationship between Edison and Orville makes me laugh. A misheard word gag has Orville canvassing the dandelions instead of doing the yardwork. This is a kind of sweet political commentary I can get behind. Flash Gordon: April 24, 2025 On the outskirts of Magic Town, two academy students attempt to prank Bok and end up body switching Flash and Dale. In this mid-story strip, as the Skel attackers approach, I can see Dale’s expression in Flash and vice versa. I love Dan’s work! Treat yourself to the entire storyline. Bizarro: January 30, 2025 Bizarro+chicken nugget humor. I offer no further explanation. Comedy gold. Jen’s Picks: Sally Forth: November 14, 2025 The look on Hilary’s face […]

For nearly 40 years, Bizarro has been a daily invitation into the surreal — a single-panel glimpse into an alternate universe where deadpan absurdity, visual puzzles, and hidden symbols all coexist in perfect harmony. In our latest episode of Inside the Kingdom, we sat down with Wayno, the artist behind the Monday–Saturday strip, to explore process, partnership, creativity, and what it means to carry forward one of the most distinctive voices in comics Deadlines, Discipline, and the Art of Staying Ahead While many cartoonists live slightly behind schedule, Wayno lives months ahead. Literally. When asked how he manages the grind of six strips per week, he revealed that he keeps himself precisely — and proudly — about 12 weeks ahead of publication, tracked down to the decimal on an intensely detailed spreadsheet. “I’m like 11.8 weeks ahead,” he laughed. “If anybody else sees this stuff, it looks insane.” He treats cartooning like brushing teeth: one day at a time, one panel at a time. “You don’t wake up thinking you need to brush your teeth 14 times this week. You just do it once, and then you do it again […]

Each year, the National Cartoonists Society hosts the Reuben Awards to honor the best and brightest in the world of cartooning—and in 2025, we’re thrilled to share that several of our incredibly talented Comics Kingdom creators have been recognized among the industry’s top honors. From laugh-out-loud daily strips to thought-provoking panels, these artists continue to elevate the craft with every frame. In this post, we’re spotlighting our Reuben Award nominees and honorees, celebrating the comics that earned them recognition, and giving you a closer look at the work that made them stand out. Join us in applauding their achievements—and relive some of their best moments below! Chris Browne + Chance Browne: NCS Medal of Honor Hi and Lois Hi and Lois was created in 1954 by Mort Walker and Dik Browne, two of the most successful cartoonists in comic history. Provoking a strong emotional response from readers right from the beginning, it grew steadily in popularity, passing the 1,000-newspaper mark in 1982. It is continued today by their sons, writers Brian and Greg Walker and artist Chance Browne.  Hagar The Horrible Hägar the Horrible broke all records when it was launched on […]

Need a midweek pick-me-up? Check out our Tuesday Top 10—a collection of hilarious comics guaranteed to brighten your day. Whether you’re here for clever captions or laugh-out-loud moments, these are sure to put a smile on your face. Take a break, scroll through, and let the laughs roll in! PLUGGERS When pulling off a sweater feels like finishing an Olympic triathlon. ZITS Clearly, snacks are the only priority. NEVER BEEN DEADER Office Goals: Deadpan Team Spirit RHYMES WITH ORANGE Why just wait in traffic when you can redecorate? BIZARRO When life gives you opposites, just take the scenic route. SHOE Stealth Candy Tactics 101 MACANUDO Beware the Jabberwock! TINA’S GROOVE When your handwriting is the only thing you can write home about. CROCK Who needs a ballroom when the trailer park laundry room has ambiance? SAM & SILO When it comes to dogs, cats are all “paws off” diplomacy. BEETLE BAILEY A Peeling Layers of History

The 78th Annual Reuben Awards took place this past weekend, honoring the best and brightest talents in cartooning and illustration. The event, hosted by the National Cartoonists Society (NCS), is one of the most prestigious ceremonies in the industry, recognizing outstanding achievements across various categories. Hilary Price: Cartoonist of the Year Hilary Price, creator of the beloved comic strip Rhymes with Orange, was honored with the Reuben Award for Outstanding Cartoonist of the Year. This prestigious accolade is a testament to Price’s exceptional talent, creativity, and consistent ability to resonate with readers. Over the years, Rhymes with Orange has become a staple in comics, celebrated for its sharp wit, insightful humor, and relatable content. Price’s ability to capture the quirks of everyday life in a single panel has endeared her to audiences and peers alike. She was presented the award by Lynn Johnston, who commented, “This one comes with an ‘at last’ …,” after which the entire room erupted in a chorus of cheers of respect and love from her fellow cartoonists. Price began collaborating with Rina Piccolo (Tina’s Groove, Six Chix) on Rhymes with Orange in 2017. The creative […]

It’s a story right out of a comic book: the Bizarro cartoonists remember their first meeting with a mix of humor and nostalgia. It wasn’t just a meeting of minds but of hearts, too, setting off a partnership full of creativity, laughter, and the kind of friendship that only comes from drawing together.

Hi, all! I hope you are recovering from your Thanksgiving feasts if you celebrate! Today, Saturday, November 26, is a very important day for comics history: the 100th birthday of Charles “Sparky” Schulz, the creator of Peanuts, one of the most beloved comic strips of all time. Usually, we only post about birthdays related to King Features comics, but Mr. Schulz was such an inspiration and good friend to so many of our cartoonists and had so much influence on the direction of not just comics but pop culture in the 20th century that we wanted to celebrate his legacy. Patrick McDonnell, the creator of MUTTS, spearheaded this project in collaboration with the Charles M. Schulz Museum to celebrate this special birthday! As you look around Comics Kingdom today, you will see many of cartoonists have contributed to this celebration by honoring Mr. Schulz in their comic strips. Here is a collection where you can see them all together! Todd the Dinoaur by Patrick Roberts Crankshaft by Tom Batiuk and Dan Davis Rhymes With Orange by Hilary Price & Rina PIccolo The Lockhorns by Bunny Hoest and John Reiner Daddy […]

Update: THE DEADLINE FOR THIS CONTEST HAS PASSED. Let me know if you’d like us to do another one sometime! SEE THIS BLOG POST FOR THE WINNERS AND RUNNERS-UP. Hey, Jazz Pickles! I’ve not done a caption contest in over 12 decades so I thought maybe it was time. Below is an old Bizarro cartoon of mine for which I invite you to come up with a new caption. The winner will be chosen by Olive Oyl, the K2s, and I and will be announced on my weekly blog post this coming Sunday, Oct 7. We won’t choose any entry that is similar to my original caption, so don’t get any ideas about being all smart and googly! Just leave your caption(s) in the comments here or on my Instagram page—I’ll be reviewing entries on both sites to find the winner, who will get a $20 GIFT CARD FROM OUR BIZARRO SHOP!  I also invite you to follow my cartoon page on Instagram and also my fine art page on Instagram.  Until Sunday, be smart, be nice, be happy, (be funny!) and resist ignorance and fascism.    

Hey, Jazz Pickles! The new set of Bizarro Secret Symbol enamel pins are in and they’re flying off the shelf! (Well, we actually keep them in a wooden box, buried in the backyard but that doesn’t have the same ring to it.) “How can I win one for free?” I can imagine you asking and the next, colored words will tell you. Go to this place and read the contest rules!  These pins are not for just any idiot stumbling down the street looking for a good deal on tacky crap. They’re only for very cool, confident, tasteful, intelligent connoisseurs of humor and art. Get yours now!

Greetings Comics Royals!  Dan Piraro (“Bizarro”) talks about technology, makes a pun using the name of a famous surrealist painter, and creates a funny pirate cartoon!  Check out his post and hilarious comics for the week!   The man in the robe seems to be missing something!  In other news…  John Rose (“Barney Google and Snuffy Smith”) posts a cute story from a reader who loves to color and also loves “Snuffy Smith”! Loves to color, loves “Snuffy”!  Jeff Parker (“Dustin”) has fun drawing his characters Dustin and Hayden dressed as Han Solo and Chewbacca for Halloween!  For more, look at “Dustin” on Sunday October 30! Dustin and Hayden as Han Solo and Chewbacca!  Jim Keefe posts about a reckoning happening in “Sally Forth” between Hilary and Nona!   There’s a reckoning to come between Hilary and Nona! David Reddick (“Intelligent Life”) posts a rough sketch for an upcoming Gwen Sunday strip! A peek at a Gwen sketch!  And finally…  Isabella Bannerman (“Six Chix”) created a special Sunday page commemorating the tragedy that was 911. A “Six Chix” Sunday by Isabella Bannerman.  Thanks for catching up on this week’s News […]