Rae The Doe

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), […]

Welcome to our new weekly roundup—your quick-hit guide to the comics that made us laugh out loud, snort unexpectedly, or quietly nod in that “too real” kind of way. Every week, we’ll spotlight five standout strips from across Comics Kingdom, from clever one-liners to totally unhinged panels we can’t stop thinking about. Some are old favorites, others might be new discoveries—but all of them are here to deliver a little dose of joy. Let’s get into it. 5. Six Chix It looks like Mom went above and beyond—way above! Don’t forget to text back, you never know what might appear in the sky! 4. Rae The Doe Spring: where every flower is a grenade for your sinuses! Happy sneezy season! 3. Pardon My Planet I guess even their hospital visits are staged, too! Downside of being a pro wrestler: everyone assumes you’re faking it! 2. Comiclicious Maybe it’s time we give this powder a new name… Any suggestions 1. Rosebuds Starting a petition to turn grocery bag carrying into an Olympic sport…. Rosa will definitely get the gold