Speed Bump
About Dave Coverly – Dave Coverly, creator of the syndicated cartoon Speed Bump, captures life’s humorous “outtakes” in over 400 newspapers worldwide, including The Washington Post and Chicago Tribune. A graduate of Eastern Michigan University and Indiana University, Coverly’s award-winning work has appeared in The New Yorker, Parade Magazine, and various textbooks, greeting cards, and merchandise. Honored with the National Cartoonists Society’s Reuben Award in 2009, Coverly’s art is exhibited internationally and cherished by luminaries like Anderson Cooper. He resides in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with his wife, Chris, and their daughters, Alayna and Simone, creating cartoons from his attic studio.
Free Range
About Bill Whitehead – Bill Whitehead began cartooning in fifth grade, later developing his own style and creating humorous worlds for his characters. His work has appeared in The Saturday Evening Post, Advertising Age, The Wall Street Journal, and King Features. He syndicated the sports cartoon Sidelines in the 1980s and spent 20 years writing humor cards for Hallmark, earning multiple awards. Bill also created editorial cartoons for the Kansas City Business Journal for two decades. When not cartooning, he plays guitar and piano with his rhythm and blues band, fully supported by his wife and their three children.
B.C.
About Mason Mastroianni – Mason Mastroianni, an Emmy-winning artist, developed his talent from a young age, studying at the Rhode Island School of Design and The DAVE School. After working as a CG animator in Minneapolis, he joined his brother, Mick, to illustrate Dogs of C-Kennel. He is also the cartoonist for B.C. and illustrator of Wizard of Id. Based in Madison, Mississippi, Mason supports troops through the USO and National Cartoonists Society tours.
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Strange Brew
About John Deering – John Deering is the chief editorial cartoonist for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, delivering impactful cartoons five times a week. A recipient of the 1997 Berryman Award and the 1994 John Fischetti Cartoon Competition honor, he has also won the Arkansas Press Association’s Best Editorial Cartoonist award seven times. Deering has published two books and is a longtime member of the American Association of Editorial Cartoonists. He also creates the comic panels Too Much Coffee, Zack Hill, and Strange Brew. Deering lives in Little Rock with his wife, Kathy, and their three children.
Wizard of Id
About Mick Mastroianni – Mick Mastroianni, a passionate cartoonist and dog lover, created Dogs of C-Kennel in 2007, mentored by his grandfather, Johnny Hart. He writes for Wizard of Id, contributes to B.C., and resides in Binghamton, NY, where he is also an award-winning painter and sculptor.
Rubes
About Leigh Rubin – Leigh Rubin, creator of the popular single-panel cartoon Rubes, has been making audiences laugh since 1984. Distributed by Creators Syndicate to over 400 newspapers worldwide, Rubes also graces greeting cards, mugs, and T-shirts. Inspired in 1978 by a visit to a pharmacy’s card aisle, Rubin launched Rubes Publications in 1979 and has since published several cartoon collections, including The Wild Life of… series. Known for his engaging workshops and presentations, Rubin shares his humor and creativity with schools and organizations nationwide. He lives with his wife and three sons, finding daily inspiration in a blank sheet of paper.
Spectickles
About Bill Abbott – After diverse careers as a Wall Street stockbroker, elite military unit member, and special agent in law enforcement, Bill Abbott transitioned to professional cartooning. His work has been featured in publications such as Reader’s Digest, The Saturday Evening Post, The Wall Street Journal, and Harvard Business Review. His syndicated cartoon, Spectickles, humorously explores the communication challenges of a married couple, drawing inspiration from figures like Walter Matthau and Ethel Merman. Spectickles has been licensed for various products, including figurines, cocktail napkins, and greeting cards.
Zack Hill
About John Deering – John Deering is the chief editorial cartoonist for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, creating insightful and award-winning cartoons since 1988. His work has earned accolades such as the Berryman Award and multiple honors from the Arkansas Press Association. Deering is also the co-creator of the syndicated comic strips Zack Hill and Strange Brew. In addition to editorial work, he has published books and continues to explore his childhood passions for science fiction and dinosaurs. Based in Little Rock with his wife, Kathy, and their three children, Deering blends art and commentary to engage readers nationwide.
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The Other Coast
About Adrian Raeside – Born in 1957 in Dunedin, New Zealand, Adrian Raeside began cartooning as a child and later became the editorial cartoonist for the Victoria Times Colonist for over 27 years. His work appears in over 250 publications worldwide. In 1988, he founded an animation company, producing shows for CBS, Turner Broadcasting, and Children’s Television Workshop. Raeside has authored 12 books, including the Dennis the Dragon series and There Goes the Neighborhood. His comic strip The Other Coast, syndicated since 2001, appears in over 200 newspapers. Raeside lives in Whistler, British Columbia.
Rugrats
About Nickelodeon - Nickelodeon is considered a major player in television programming for children 8-17 years old. Nickelodeon created numerous channels to target the different sides of their audience and shared their channel space with Nick at Nite, Nicktoons, Nick JR. and more. In 1991, Rugrats was aired following Tommy Pickles, his friends and family. Rugrats is now made available as a daily comic strip.
One Big Happy
About Rick Detorie – Rick Detorie is the creator of the syndicated comic strip One Big Happy, launched in 1988. A Baltimore native, he earned a BFA from the Maryland Institute College of Art before moving to Southern California to work in advertising. His freelance cartoons have appeared in National Lampoon, TV Guide, and Saturday Evening Post. Detorie also designed merchandise for Alvin and the Chipmunks during their 1980s popularity. He has authored multiple books, including The Accidental Genius of Weasel High. Detorie lives in Venice Beach, California, in a home funded by his Chipmunk work.
Agnes
About Tony Cochran – Tony Cochran’s artistic journey began with a 15-year career in auto-body repair, sketching even on car fenders. His comic strip Agnes, launched in 1999, offers a humorous, touching glimpse into the life of a dream-filled girl navigating challenges with her realist best friend, Trout. Syndicated worldwide, Agnes has inspired books and recognition, including NPR appearances and awards for contributions to humor and advocacy. Cochran, known for supporting philanthropic causes, lives with his wife, Vickie, in Columbus, Ohio, creating art that resonates with anyone striving to find their place in the world.
Archie
About Craig Boldman – Craig Boldman has been a professional cartoonist since 1978, creating over 10,000 greeting cards for Hallmark, American Greetings, and others. He wrote Superman comics for DC in 1985 and later penned stories for Big Boy, Bazooka Joe, and Disney’s Doug and Recess. Boldman currently writes the Jughead comic book and has written the Archie newspaper strip since 1992. He co-authored the humor book Every Excuse in the Book. A graduate of the School of Visual Arts in New York City, Boldman continues to entertain readers with his timeless humor.
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