Macanudo

If you’ve ever stumbled across Macanudo, chances are you’ve been charmed by its penguins, witches, or a perfectly odd joke about Back to the Future. This week on Inside the Kingdom, we sat down with cartoonist Ricardo Liniers—fresh from winning his second Reuben Award for Best Newspaper Comic Strip—to talk about how his strip came to life, why he loves mixing pop culture into his comics, and what’s next for him. For Ricardo, Macanudo started back in 2002 with a simple idea: capture his best thought of the day. That daily practice turned into a strip that fans around the world connect with—whether it’s whimsical one day, poetic the next, or a wry commentary on everyday life. As Ricardo told us, sometimes there isn’t even a punchline: “If I have a good idea, I’m fine with just putting the idea out there.” Of course, fans know the strip’s cast is what keeps us coming back. The penguins are constant favorites, but Ricardo loves weaving in cultural touchstones too. One of the moments that hooked many readers (including our host!) was his Back to the Future gag that asked the all-important […]

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

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 […]