Rhymes with Orange

The 78th Annual Reuben Awards took place this past weekend, honoring the best and brightest talents in cartooning and illustration. The event, hosted by the National Cartoonists Society (NCS), is one of the most prestigious ceremonies in the industry, recognizing outstanding achievements across various categories. Hilary Price: Cartoonist of the Year Hilary Price, creator of the beloved comic strip Rhymes with Orange, was honored with the Reuben Award for Outstanding Cartoonist of the Year. This prestigious accolade is a testament to Price’s exceptional talent, creativity, and consistent ability to resonate with readers. Over the years, Rhymes with Orange has become a staple in comics, celebrated for its sharp wit, insightful humor, and relatable content. Price’s ability to capture the quirks of everyday life in a single panel has endeared her to audiences and peers alike. She was presented the award by Lynn Johnston, who commented, “This one comes with an ‘at last’ …,” after which the entire room erupted in a chorus of cheers of respect and love from her fellow cartoonists. Price began collaborating with Rina Piccolo (Tina’s Groove, Six Chix) on Rhymes with Orange in 2017. The creative […]

Today, we spotlight the incredible Hilary Price, the mastermind behind the beloved comic strip Rhymes with Orange. A cartoonist, storyteller, and speaker extraordinaire, Hilary’s work has tickled funny bones internationally, earning her accolades and adoration from fans and peers alike. Hilary’s journey into the world of cartooning is a testament to her innovative spirit. Graduating from Stanford University, she made history at just 25 years old as the youngest-ever female syndicated newspaper cartoonist. Her comic strip, Rhymes with Orange, has brought fresh perspectives to the comics page, resonating with readers across the globe. This spirit of innovation has earned her the prestigious Best Newspaper Panel Cartoon award from the National Cartoonists Society four times! knitting,anyone can knit,hopeful,snake,no hands,no arms Hilary’s talent doesn’t stop at her drawing table. She’s a celebrated figure in the cartooning community, with shiny trophies like the Inkpot Award for Career Achievement from San Diego Comic-Con International and the Elzie Segar Award from the National Cartoonists Society, honoring her unique and outstanding contributions to the profession. Thanks to these accolades, her dusting technique is first-rate! Her works have been proudly displayed in The San Francisco Museum of […]

Happy Women’s History Month!  Here at Comics Kingdom, we’re excited to celebrate Women’s History Month, which includes timeless classics and new favorites. It’s a special time to spotlight some incredibly talented female voices and creators who have enriched the Comics Kingdom collective of cartoons.  Comics Kingdom is for those who believe in limitless creativity, barely contained in a bite of delight. Women’s History Month is an annual celebration of women’s contributions to history, culture, and society. It has been observed annually in the month of March in the United States since 1987. Women’s History Month 2024 will take place from Friday, March 1, to Sunday, March 31, 2024, to highlight the contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society. This month, we’re focusing on some of our exceptionally talented female creators whose work exemplifies female empowerment, relatable personal experiences, and hilarious, witty strips that will have you laughing out loud. Dive into a fanfare for the classics and the cutting-edge as you browse Comics Kingdom. We’re highlighting six amazing artists this month: Olivera Vukovic (Comiclicious), Isabella Bannerman (Six Chix), Emi Burdge and Shadia Amin (Olive Oyl), and Hilary […]

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 […]

Readers, today’s Rhymes With Orange cartoon is interactive — which means you can virtually jump in and explore it! There are more than 20 jokes inside… how many can you find? To take the tour, go to: bit.ly/RhymesWithOrangeComic Please tell us what you think– we welcome your feedback. And as always, thanks for reading!  

The world needs so many things right now, but if you’re like most folks, a smile or a good laugh can go a long way in the mood department. I mean, just imagine if humor had to go into quarantine. Would you miss it? I’d miss it after an hour, let alone 14 days! I don’t want to seem as though I’m not taking the pandemic seriously. I am. People all over the world are feeling the sting of having their lives abruptly up-ended. Or worse. I won’t even go into the sickness, the loss of human life— you can get that info from the news. What I can say is this: with plenty of bad news to ramp up our collective anxiety, it’s really important to keep our minds healthy, and our spirits alive. Humor helps. A lot. There’s even science to back it up!  (I wish this particular bit of science was there for me when — many, many years ago— I’d get kicked out of class for laughing and drawing funny pictures.) Ah, well. Oh, and a note about subject matter. As you may know, our daily […]

Got less than a minute?  Welcome to the first mini-minute film fest! In case you missed it, we’ve started animating some strips and doing some how-it’s-done videos, and we strung the first five together to show y’all.  So pop a popcorn (just one) and enjoy! We’re posting them on our new Instagram account, rhymeswithorangecomic, and also on the Rhymes Comic Facebook page.  They’ll pop up on this blog as well. It’s all part of our two new weekly features: Tune-In Tuesdays and Furry Fridays. Tune-In Tuesdays will show a behind-the-scenes post from Rhymes With Orange. Furry Fridays will showcase an animal cartoon. More to come! Hilary and Rina  

In this newsletter: Reflections on 20 years Recap of the Reuben Awards 4 Cartoonists Pals, 4 New Books San Diego Comic Con REFLECTIONS ON 20 YEARS -June 19, 2005: Twenty years ago today my old housemates woke me ridiculously early in the morning to show me the June 19, 1995 edition of the San Francisco Chronicle.  There’s a picture somewhere (from an actual film camera!) of me bleary-eyed and bed-headed looking at the paper. Here is that first strip: To commemorate that officious moment, I have woken up bleary-eyed and bed-headed ever since. Note the quaint AOL address!   (Now, sadly, long gone.) Remember when AOL CDs used to rain from the sky, like propaganda leaflets in far away countries?  *Sigh*…Now it’s Bed, Bath and Beyond coupons.   Fast forward to June 19, 2015:  I woke up today with a call from my editor asking if he should commemorate the 20th anniversary with a blog post, or just skip it until the 25th. Me: “Skip it?  Are you kidding?  I want fireworks!” Him: “I don’t think we can arrange it in time.” Me: “How about a bottle rocket out your […]

Greeting Comics Royals! Today marks the 20th Anniversary of “Rhymes With Orange.”Hilary Price has been drawing and writing “Rhymes With Orange” since 1995. It has thrice won “Best Newspaper Panel” by the National Cartoonists Society and appears in 400 newspapers and websites internationally. When she began drawing “Rhymes With Orange,” she was the youngest woman to ever have a syndicated strip. Congratulations, Hilary, on reaching this incredible milestone! Here’s to another 20 years! Rhymes With Orange by Hilary Price In other news … Terri Libenson (“The Pajama Diaries”) discusses the lack of support systems for parents, including equal pay, flex time, better maternity and paternity leave, part-time rights and on-site daycare, to improve the quality of life for working parents.   Dan Piraro is testing out a new format on his blog to make it easier for his fans to read “Bizarro” on different devices. Let him know if the new format is to your liking. Mort Walker shares Part One of the history of Beetle Bailey enlisting in the Army. Jonathan Mahood (“Bleeker: The Rechargeable Dog”) is taking a photography class and shares some of his recent photos. Jeff […]

Alex Vause and Piper Chapman.  Not pictured:  My slippers made out of maxi pads. Happy Halloween!