Oddly Enough

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), […]

There’s a moment early in my conversation with Vaughan Tomlinson where I completely lose my train of thought. Not metaphorically. Fully gone. Restart the intro, laugh it off, keep going. It stays in the final cut because it felt right for the kind of conversation we were about to have. That’s more or less the energy behind Oddly Enough. It’s sharp, a little offbeat, and built on the kind of observations you almost miss if you’re not paying attention. Vaughan didn’t come up through the usual path of daily comic strips. His background is rooted in single-panel cartoons, the kind you’d find in The New Yorker, where every idea has to stand on its own. No safety net, no extra panels to explain the joke. It either lands or it doesn’t. That discipline shows up immediately in his work. Each panel feels simple at first glance, but there’s a lot happening underneath. The setup is quiet. The turn comes late. Sometimes it doesn’t even feel like a punchline so much as a shift in perspective. We talked about how that kind of thinking develops. Not in a studio, not at […]

We’re thrilled to introduce you to our newest addition, Oddly Enough, a delightfully offbeat single-panel cartoon by acclaimed South African cartoonist Vaughan Tomlinson! Oddly Enough takes an unconventional look at everyday life’s amusing peculiarities, blending sharp satire with whimsical surrealism. Each cartoon highlights quirky, often overlooked moments that deserve a laugh—or at least a bemused double take. About Vaughan Tomlinson Originally from South Africa and now based in bustling New York City, Vaughan Tomlinson brings an international flair to his distinctive cartooning style. His clever illustrations have appeared in notable publications, including Reader’s Digest, Airmail, Private Eye, The Oldie, and Weekly Humorist, charming audiences worldwide with their insightful wit and playful absurdity. Vaughan’s cartoons resonate because they’re smartly relatable yet deliciously bizarre, gently encouraging readers to laugh at the strange logic we all encounter daily. Why You’ll Love Oddly Enough Each Oddly Enough panel is like a snapshot of life’s oddities, skillfully twisted into something wonderfully entertaining. Vaughan has a knack for turning mundane scenes into hilarious masterpieces, reminding us all to pause and find humor in the unexpected. Enjoy These Samples! We’re excited to share a first glimpse into […]