Mostly Gravy

I’m still trying to process the 80th Annual Reuben Awards. For three days in Columbus, Ohio; cartoonists, illustrators, wirters, animators, editors, and fans came together to celebrate the people who make this art from so special. The National Cartoonists Society was founding in 1946, and there was something really meaningful about marking 80 years in a city with such a deep connection to cartooning history. Columbus was an amazing host. Between the National Cartoonists Society conference, the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum, and the energy around Cartoon Crossroads Columbus, the whole weekend felt like a love letter to the craft. And honestly, I felt like a kid in the candy store! Working with King Features means I get to be around some truly legendary creators, but imposter syndrome definitely creeps in sometimes. Then you find yourself standing in a room with cartoonists whose work you’ve admired for years, talking shop, sharing a laugh, or watching them draw for a crowd, and it all becomes altogether rewarding. King Features was proud to be represented by an incredible group of nominees: Ricardo Siri, better known as Liniers (Macanudo), Ricardo Martinez (Goomer), […]

New panels every Monday & Saturday on Comics Kingdom Comics Kingdom is thrilled to welcome Mostly Gravy, a new single-panel comic that proves life’s messiest moments are often the funniest ones. Created by Ellen Liebenthal, Mostly Gravy is a quirky, observational collection that ladles out laughter one spoonful at a time. Each panel delivers a quick, satisfying hit of humor—capturing the oddities, ironies, and tiny triumphs that make modern life such a deliciously weird stew. Whether it’s navigating social media fatigue, deciphering dating dynamics, or just surviving another Monday, Mostly Gravy serves it all up with dry wit and a wink. With its clean, expressive artwork and perfectly timed punchlines, Liebenthal’s strip turns everyday absurdities into something worth savoring. Fans of sharp, minimalist humor—think The Far Side with a dash of existential side-eye—will find plenty to love here. About the Creator Ellen Liebenthal is a cartoonist and writer whose work combines intelligence, empathy, and razor-sharp humor. Her cartoons have appeared in The New Yorker, The Wall Street Journal, The Times Luxury, Private Eye Magazine, and The Funny Times. Beyond her published work, she’s an active member of the cartooning community—serving […]