Candorville

Darrin Bell, a distinguished editorial cartoonist, has earned notable accolades, including the 2019 Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Cartooning, the 2016 Berryman Award, the 2015 RFK Award, and UC Berkeley’s 2015 Daily Californian Alumni of the Year Award. His career took off in 1995 at age 20 as a staff cartoonist for the Daily Californian while also freelancing for prominent publications like the Los Angeles Times, San Francisco Chronicle, and Oakland Tribune. In 2003, Darrin introduced his comic strip Candorville, which was syndicated in newspapers by the Washington Post Writers Group (WPWG). By 2013, WPWG also began syndicating his editorial cartoons. In late 2018, Darrin transitioned his editorial cartoons to King Features Syndicate. When the Writers Group ceased syndicating comic strips, King Features also became the new home for Candorville. He is currently nominated for the Reubens Award for the 2023 Outstanding Comic of the Year and a divisional award nomination for his graphic novel The Talk! Congratulations, Darrin!. .Sign up for a free trial to Comics Kingdom now and get UNLIMITED access to Candorville, Darrin Bell Cartoons, and thousands more!

Happy Black History Month! At Comics Kingdom, we’re excited as we celebrate Black History Month. It’s a special time for us to shine the spotlight on the incredible black voices and creators who have shaped our world of comics. These talented individuals have enriched the Comics Kingdom legacy and brought us joy, laughter, and thought-provoking stories through their art. Black History Month is a time to honor and celebrate the achievements and contributions of African Americans throughout U.S. history. It’s also a crucial period for engaging in meaningful conversations about racism, slavery, equality, and the remarkable black leaders whose legacies continue to inspire us every day. Comics are like little packets of joy, and here at Comics Kingdom, we’re proud to be a melting pot of cartoon creativity. Each comic strip we house tells a story rich with emotion, humor, and, sometimes, a little bit of magic. This month, we’re excited to share a curated list of comics from some of our cherished and exceptionally talented black creators. Their work ranges from the hilariously relatable to the beautifully fantastical, often inspired by personal experiences and life’s many twists and turns. […]