Mutts

This Thanksgiving, we’re serving up more than just turkey and pie – we’re dishing out some of the funniest and most heartwarming comics from Comics Kingdom! Whether you’re celebrating with family and friends or flying solo, these ten strips are sure to bring a smile to your face and a chuckle to your heart. From holiday hilarity to everyday gratitude, these comics remind us all to find joy in the little things. six-chix/2020-11-21 Remember that your pets are part of the family, too. They deserve a special Thanksgiving dinner of their own! mutts/2024-11-28 Giving Thanks, the Turkey-Approved Way zits/2024-11-28 sally-forth/2024-11-28 blondie/2018-11-22 Leftovers are special enough to get recognition from the heart. hi-and-lois/2019-11-28 Something to be REALLY thankful for… take-it-from-the-tinkersons/2024-11-28 rhymes-with-orange/2024-11-28 brilliant-mind-of-edison-lee/2024-11-28 family-circus/2024-11-28

Halloween isn’t just a time for trick-or-treating—it’s also the perfect excuse for cartoonists to get creative with some spooky humor! Here’s a roundup of classic Halloween-themed comic strips that will have you howling with laughter (or maybe shivering in your boots!). Looks like the office is really ‘spooking’ up productivity! When you’re just dying to start decorating for Halloween. Spooky Love: Gomez and Morticia Style 7 Scary Things For Parents To Hear On Halloween When even the dog joins the costume party, but mom gets a pass. Looks like the “trick” was on his stomach after all those “treats.” She’s got the “fangs” and the “flair” — the perfect Halloween wear! When Your Halloween Costumes Are Good Enough to Eat! Trick-or-Treating… A Day Late! Horror movies? Curtis is dying to watch them all! Looks like the Collinses were playing trick-or-regift! Spook Level: So High, It Comes with an Age Limit!

This year, we’re thrilled to celebrate a momentous occasion: the 30th anniversary of Mutts! For three decades, Patrick McDonnell’s beloved comic strip has captured readers’ hearts with its charming blend of humor, wisdom, and compassion for all living creatures. A Walk Down Memory Lane Mutts first graced newspapers on September 5, 1994. From day one, it was clear that this was no ordinary comic strip. Through the eyes of Earl the dog and Mooch, the cat, Patrick McDonnell created a deeply familiar and refreshingly unique world. Whether it’s Mooch’s love for his Little Pink Sock or Earl’s boundless loyalty, Mutts has always found a way to remind us of the simple joys in life. But Mutts isn’t just about adorable pets. The strip has long been a voice for animal welfare, advocating for adoption, compassion, and environmental stewardship. McDonnell’s commitment to these causes shines through in every panel, making Mutts a comic with a conscience. The Evolution of a Classic Over the years, Mutts has evolved while staying true to its roots. The art style, inspired by classic cartoonists like George Herriman and E. C. Segar, remains as distinctive as […]

Now that we’re in the thick of October, the spookiest time of year is in full swing, and we’re welcoming in the season with a collection of our favorite Halloween moments from comics in our archive.  With strips ranging back to 2011, this roundup captures the funny and distinctive moments that we all look forward to in the days leading up to Oct. 31. Whether that’s braving a few horror movies, scrambling to get last-minute costumes together for a party, or holding back your kids (or yourself) from inhaling candy all day, these are the experiences that make the holiday itself feel special, unique and so entertaining! Enjoy 13 featured comics from some of the greats of Comics Kingdom, including: “Bizarro” by Wayno & Piraro “Blondie” by Dean Young & John Marshall “Daddy Daze” by John Kovaleski “Dustin” by Steve Kelly & Jeff Parker “Hagar the Horrible” by Chris Browne “Hi and Lois” by Brian Walker, Greg Walker & Chance Browne “Marvin” by Tom Armstrong “Mutts” by Patrick McDonnell “Sam and Silo” by Jerry Dumas “The Lockhorns” by Bunny Hoest and John Reiner “Zits” by Jerry Scott & Jim Borgman BizarroJuly 21, […]

We’re excited now to offer Joe Wos’s MazeToons on Comics Kingdom! Link in bio!Part cartoon, part puzzle, and totally fun, MazeToons features mazes with cartoon illustrations that are integrated as part of a solvable maze. Each maze is a work of art from start to finish, with many featuring holidays and celebrities, and whimsical new worlds to explore. Joe Wos has been a professional cartoonist since the age of 14. Over the past 30 years, his career path has taken as many twists and turns as one of his mazes, as he finds new and innovative ways to pursue his passion for the cartoon arts. Some highlights include spending 25 years touring nationwide as a performer, illustrating stories live as he told them; founding and running a cartoon art museum in Pittsburgh; illustrating symphony performances live with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra; and exhibiting his art in museums worldwide. Joe has also been the visiting resident cartoonist of the Charles M. Schulz Museum for the past 20 years. With MazeToons — a unique hybrid illustration that is part cartoon and part puzzle — Joe has fulfilled a lifelong dream to appear in […]

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 […]

Nope, we’re not talking about pollen here. Here’s our Top Ten Comics on our favorite holiday tradition: SPRING CLEANING! …We really do wish it was just the pollen.   1) Dustin April 5, 2013 Yes this is our kind of Spring cleaning.   2) Arctic Circle March 15, 2021 Nothing like entering a deep existential crisis right before Spring cleaning.   3) The Lockhorns September 30, 2020 Wait…It’s possible to wait and do Spring cleaning in the Fall?   4) Hagar The Horrible March 29, 2020 Hagar has a very different idea of Spring cleaning.   5) Marvin May 12, 2020 “We” is wife speak for “you.”   6) Sally Forth March 18, 2014 We like Hil’s idea. A lot.   7) Between Friends August 23, 2020 What family heirlooms have you found during your Spring cleaning?   8) Pajama Diaries May 6, 2018 Yep. That’s exactly how it feels like.   9) Mutts March 30, 2016 Animal Spring cleaning sounds more exciting.   10) Beetle Bailey March 14, 2010 This is what Spring cleaning in Camp Swampy looks like.  

Everyone wants to be a prankster on April 1st. With only a few days ’till the big holiday, here’s a list of Top Ten Comics on April Fools’ Day to prepare you and maybe give you some wild ideas!   Don’t forget to stay tuned for new April Fools’ comics coming this Thursday.   1) Take It From The Tinkersons April 1, 2020 It’s a joke, right? RIGHT?!   2) Blondie April 1, 2020 Okay but these kids really should apologize…   3) Hi and Lois April 1, 2015 Have you done your taxes yet?   4) Mother Goose & Grimm April 1, 2015 Funny or cruel?   5) Mutts April 1, 2020 Nooo we don’t wanna see Mooch or Earl leave!   6) Six Chix April 1, 2014 You better hope this trick is performed on April Fools’ Day.   7) Dustin April 1, 2019 What would you do if your doctor said this to you?   8) The Family Circus April 1, 2019 Nice try, kiddo.   9) The Lockhorns April 1, 2013 Should companies start recognizing April 1st as a free holiday?   10) Baby Blues April […]

Friday is here! Let’s celebrate by taking a look at our editorial staff’s top picks for this week.   1) Take It From The Tinkersons February 1, 2021 This week, Helen returned to work. How did Ted react to these news?   2) The Lockhorns February 2, 2021 How was your Groundhog Day? Have you taken down your Christmas decorations yet?   3) The Brilliant Mind of Edison Lee February 3, 2021 When you just can’t catch a break from politics.   4) Mutts February 4, 2021 Did you remember to hug your local mail carrier?   5) Six Chix February 5, 2021 Too tired from being tired.

Happy Groundhog Day! Celebrate this special day by watching the Bill Murray movie and by checking out our Top Ten Comics on Groundhog Day! Hopefully the little guy doesn’t see his shadow this year…   1) Mutts February 2, 2010 Technically he didn’t see his shadow sooooo…   2) Blondie February 2, 2021 A selfie worth fighting over!   3) Sally Forth February 2, 2020 We’re all secretly Ted.   4) The Lockhorns February 2, 2021 Oh that’s right. Have you taken down your Christmas tree yet?   5) Mother Goose & Grimm February 2, 2015 Nobody ever though it would come to this??   6) Rhymes With Orange February 2, 2015 Every year, the groundhog strives to perfect his shadow.   7) Hi and Lois February 2, 2013 Someone learned how to trick the system!   8) Marvin February 2, 2021 Groundhogs aren’t really weather forecasters…….Right?   9) Six Chix January 31, 2006 We all know exactly why he’s scared of his own shadow.   10) The Family Circus February 2, 2016 We all wish this day could be a second Christmas.