Sally Forth

The Inside the Kingdom podcast goes long (and strong) with Sally Forth writer Francesco Marciuliano and artist Jim Keefe to uncover what keeps this beloved strip fresh—and funny—over four decades later. There’s a certain magic to comic strips that can make you laugh, reflect, and raise an eyebrow—all in three panels. And if you’ve ever read Sally Forth, you know exactly what we mean. This week on Inside the Kingdom, we sit down with the talented creative duo behind the strip—Francesco Marciuliano (writer since 1999) and Jim Keefe (artist since 2013)—for a candid, hilarious, and somehow wonderfully long conversation about everything from Hilary Forth’s teenage moods to how jokes land across generations. Yes, it’s a long episode. Yes, it’s on purpose. What Is Sally Forth, Anyway? First syndicated in 1982 by Greg Howard, Sally Forth flipped the traditional domestic strip model on its head by centering on a working mom—a rarity at the time. The name itself is a pun (of course it is) that sets the tone: upbeat, forward-moving, and just a little tongue-in-cheek. Over the decades, Sally Forth has become a staple of the comics page. It’s known […]

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

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 […]