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- The Pajama DiariesThe Pajama DiariesThe Pajama Diaries is a syndicated comic strip created in 2006 by Terri Libenson, an artist who has also done work for American Greetings. It is narrated by Jill Kaplan, a wife of a loving husband and working mom of two young girls in a Jewish family somewhere in Ohio...
(2006- ) by Terri Libenson (US) - Pam (1929–1942) by A. W. Brewerton and later S. L. Huntley
- Pardon Our Planet (1996- ), first titled I Need Help, then Pardon My Planet, by Vic LeeVic LeeVic Lee may refer to:* Vic Lee, the owner of Vic Lee Racing* Vic Lee , TV reporter in the San Francisco Bay Area...
(US) - Pa's Son-in-Law (1924–1941) by Charles H. Wellington
- Pauline McPeril by Jack RickardJack RickardJack Rickard , an illustrator for numerous advertising campaigns, was best known as a key contributor to Mad for more than two decades....
- Pavlov (1979- ) by Ted Martin
- PC & Pixel (1998- ) by Tak Bui (CAN)
- Peaches, Queen of the Universe, see Eyebeam
- PeanutsPeanutsPeanuts is a syndicated daily and Sunday American comic strip written and illustrated by Charles M. Schulz, which ran from October 2, 1950, to February 13, 2000, continuing in reruns afterward...
(1950–2000) by Charles M. SchulzCharles M. SchulzCharles Monroe "Sparky" Schulz was an American cartoonist, whose comic strip Peanuts proved one of the most popular and influential in the history of the medium, and is still widely reprinted on a daily basis.-Early life and education:Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Schulz grew up in Saint Paul...
(US) - Pearls Before SwinePearls Before Swine (comic strip)Pearls Before Swine is an American comic strip written and illustrated by Stephan Pastis, who was formerly a lawyer in San Francisco, California. It chronicles the daily lives of four anthropomorphic animals, Pig, Rat, Zebra, and Goat, as well as a number of supporting characters...
(1999- ) by Stephan PastisStephan PastisStephan Thomas Pastis is an American cartoonist and the creator of the comic strip Pearls Before Swine.-Background:...
(US) - Pee Wee (1938–1986) nominally by Jerry IgerJerry IgerSamuel Maxwell "Jerry" Iger was an American cartoonist. With business partner Will Eisner he co-founder of Eisner & Iger, a comic book packager that produced comics on demand for new publishers during the late-1930s and 1940s period known to fans and historians as the Golden Age of Comic...
- Pee Wee Harris (1952-) from Percy Keese Fitzhugh's 1915 series, drawn by Alfred B. Stenzel, then Mike Adair
- Peggy (1946–1960) by Chuck Thurston, and later Art SansomArt SansomArthur B. Sansom , better known as Art Sansom, was an American comic strip cartoonist who created the long-running comic strip The Born Loser....
, Marilyn Troyer, and Elmarine Howard - Penmen (1996- ) by Gary Blehm (US) - webcomic since 2001
- PennyPenny (comic strip)Penny was a comic strip about a teenage girl by Harry Haenigsen which maintained its popularity for almost three decades. It was distributed by the New York Herald Tribune Syndicate from 1943 to 1970....
(1943–1970) by Harry Haenigsen (US) - Pep (2008–2009) by Curtis Kilfoy
- Pepe (1953–1986) original title Alfredo, by Moco (Jørgen Mogensen and Siegfried "Cosper" Cornelius) (Denmark)
- The PerishersThe PerishersThe Perishers was a British comic strip about a group of urban children and a dog. It began in the Daily Mirror on 19th October 1959 and was written for most of its life by Maurice Dodd . It was drawn by Dennis Collins until his retirement in 1983, after which it was drawn by Dodd and later by Bill...
(1958–2006) originally by Dennis Collins and Maurice DoddMaurice DoddMaurice Dodd was an English writer and cartoonist most notable for his years spent working on The Perishers comic strip published in The Daily Mirror.-Biography:...
(UK) - The Perils of Submarine Boating by C. W. KahlesC. W. KahlesCharles William Kahles was a prolific cartoonist responsible for numerous comic strips, notably Hairbreadth Harry...
- Perkins (1969–1980) by John Miles
- Perry MasonPerry MasonPerry Mason is a fictional character, a defense attorney who was the main character in works of detective fiction authored by Erle Stanley Gardner. Perry Mason was featured in more than 80 novels and short stories, most of which had a plot involving his client's murder trial...
(1950–1952) by Mel Keefer and Charles Lofgren (US) - The Pet Set (1977–1978) by Doug Borgstedt and Jean Borgstedt
- Peter Panic (1973- ) by Lo Linkert
- Peter Piltdown (1935–1946) by Mel Eaton
- Peter Rabbit (1924–1955) by Harrison CadyHarrison CadyWalter Harrison Cady was an American illustrator best known for his Peter Rabbit comic strip which he wrote and drew for 28 years....
, and others later, including Vincent Fago - Peter Scratch (1965–1967) by Lou FineLou FineLouis Kenneth Fine was an American comic book artist known for his work during the 1940s Golden Age of comic books, where his quality draftsmanship became an influential model to a generation of fellow comics artists....
(US) - Pete the TrampPete the TrampPete the Tramp was a comic strip by Clarence D. Russell which was distributed by King Features Syndicate for more than three decades. Howard Eugene Wilson, in the Harvard Educational Review, described the strip's title character as "a hobo with a gentleman's instincts."Russell studied at the...
(1933–1963) by Clarence D. RussellClarence D. RussellClarence D. Russell was an American cartoonist best known for his syndicated comic strip Pete the Tramp.Born in Buffalo, New York, Russell studied at the Chicago Art Institute and began working as a freelance artist... - Petting Patty (1929–1930) by Jefferson Machamer
- The PhantomThe PhantomThe Phantom is an American adventure comic strip created by Lee Falk, also creator of Mandrake the Magician. A popular feature adapted into many media, including television, film and video games, it stars a costumed crimefighter operating from the fictional African country Bengalla.The Phantom is...
(1936- ) originally by Lee FalkLee FalkLee Falk, born Leon Harrison Gross , was an American writer, theater director, and producer, best known as the creator of the popular comic strip superheroes The Phantom and Mandrake the Magician, who at the height of their popularity attracted over a hundred million readers every day...
and Ray MooreRay MooreRay Moore may refer to:*Ray Moore , comic strip artist and co-creator of The Phantom*Ray Moore , British broadcaster*Raymond Moore , former South African tennis player...
(US) - Phillip's Flock (1968–1985) by Doc Goodwin
- Phoebe's Place (1990–1991) by Bill SchorrBill SchorrBill Schorr is an American cartoonist of syndicated editorial cartoons and comic strips.Schorr retired in March 2009 but came out of retirement by August of the same year.-Comic strips:...
(US) - PicklesPickles (comic strip)Pickles is a daily and Sunday comic strip by Brian Crane focusing on a retired couple in their seventies, Earl and Opal Pickles. Inspired by Crane's in-laws, they find retirement life less than idyllic.The comic is set in Crane's hometown of Sparks, Nevada...
(1990- ) by Brian CraneBrian CraneBrian Crane is the cartoonist who created the comic strip Pickles. He received the National Cartoonist Society Newspaper Comic Strip Award for 2001 for his work on the strip. Mr. Crane is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and sometimes draws LDS temples or periodicals as...
(US) - Pic-Trix by (1947–1958) by Morrie Brickman
- Pier-Oddities (1953–1962) by Johnny Pierotti
- Pip, Squeak and WilfredPip, Squeak and WilfredPip, Squeak and Wilfred was a long-running British newspaper strip cartoon published in the Daily Mirror from 1919 to 1956, as well as the Sunday Pictorial in the early years. It was conceived by Bertram Lamb, who took the role of Uncle Dick, signing himself in an early book, and was drawn until...
(1919–1955) by Bertram Lamb and Austin Payne (UK) - The Piranha ClubThe Piranha ClubPiranha Club is the title of a comic strip written and illustrated by Bud Grace. It was originally called Ernie, but the title was changed to the current one in 1998. The club is meant as a parody on Lions Club International, and the strip made its debut in February 1988...
(1987- ), first titled Ernie, by Bud GraceBud GraceBud Grace is a cartoonist, who has worked on the comic strip Ernie, whose title was later changed to The Piranha Club in the United States. He also drew Babs and Aldo comic strip for King, under the pseudonym Buddy Valentine. Grace was born in Chester, Pennsylvania, grew up in Florida, and...
(US) - PIXies (1966–1987) by Jack Wohl
- Play-Funnies (1963–1973) not attributed initially, later by Becky
- PluggersPluggersPluggers is a comic panel created by Jeff MacNelly in 1993 that relies on reader submissions for the premise of each day's panel...
(1993- ) by Gary Brookins; originally by Jeff MacNellyJeff MacNellyJeffrey Kenneth MacNelly was a three-time Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist and the creator of the popular comic strip Shoe.-Early life:...
(US) - Pocket Cartoons (1946–1957) by Ajay, Cull, Churchill, Phillips, and later Bert Lancaster
- Poeten og Lillemor (1950–2004) by Jørgen Mogensen (Denmark)
- Pogo (comics) (1948–1975, 1989–1993) originally by Walt KellyWalt KellyWalter Crawford Kelly, Jr. , or Walt Kelly, was an American animator and cartoonist, best known for the comic strip, Pogo. He began his animation career in 1936 at Walt Disney Studios, contributing to Pinocchio and Fantasia. Kelly resigned in 1941 at the age of 28 to work at Post-Hall Syndicate,...
(US) - Pokey the PenguinPokey the PenguinPokey the Penguin is a online comic strip created in 1998. It chronicles the adventures of a penguin named Pokey and a large cast of other characters...
- webcomic - Polly and Her PalsPolly and Her PalsPolly and Her Pals is an American comic strip created by cartoonist Cliff Sterrett, which ran from 1912 until 1958. It is regarded as one of the most graphically innovative strips of the 20th century...
(1912–1958), first titled Positive Polly, by Cliff SterrettCliff SterrettClifford Sterrett , was an innovative comic strip cartoonist who created the influential Polly and Her Pals....
(US) - PondusPondusPondus is a comic strip created by the Norwegian cartoonist Frode Øverli. Since its start in 1994, it has become one of the most successful comic strips in Scandinavia...
(1996- ) by Frode ØverliFrode ØverliFrode Øverli is a Norwegian comic strip cartoonist, considered one of the most successful in Scandinavia.- Biography :...
(Norway) - Ponytail (1961–1988) by Lee Holley
- Pooch CaféPooch CaféPooch Café is a Canadian and American comic strip written and illustrated by Paul Gilligan.- Overview :Pooch Café is a comic strip that follows the humorous antics of a self-serving, squirrel-fearing, food-obsessed, toilet-drinking mutt named Poncho....
(2001- ) by Paul Gilligan (Canada) - Poor Arnold's AlmanacPoor Arnold's AlmanacPoor Arnold's Alamanac was a newspaper comic strip by Arnold Roth. Each installment covered a single subject, with Roth devising gags on such topics as baseball, dogs, commuting, elephants, ice cream, smoking and the telephone....
(1959–61, 1989–90) by Arnold RothArnold RothArnold Roth is an American freelance cartoonist and illustrator for advertisements, album covers, books, magazines and newspapers.Novelist John Updike wrote, "All cartoonists are geniuses, but Arnold Roth is especially so."...
(US) - Poor Pa (1927–1955) by Claude Callan and later Robert Quillen
- Pop (1921–1960) originally by John Millar WattJohn Millar WattJohn Millar Watt was a British painter, illustrator and comics artist who created the comic strip, Pop.-Life:...
(UK) - PopeyePopeyePopeye the Sailor is a cartoon fictional character created by Elzie Crisler Segar, who has appeared in comic strips and animated cartoons in the cinema as well as on television. He first appeared in the daily King Features comic strip Thimble Theatre on January 17, 1929...
(Thimble Theatre) (1929- ) originally by E.C. Segar (US) - Pops (1962–1978) by George WolfeGeorge Wolfe (cartoonist)George Wolfe is an American cartoonist. He received the National Cartoonist Society Gag Cartoon Award for 1969, 1973, 1975, and 1976 for his work.-External links:*...
- Pop's Place (1986–2001) by Sam C. Rawls
- Pot-Shots (1975- ) by Ashleigh BrilliantAshleigh BrilliantAshleigh Ellwood Brilliant is an author and syndicated cartoonist living in Santa Barbara, California, USA. He is best known for his Pot-Shots, single-panel illustrations with one-line humorous remarks, which began syndication in the United States of America in 1975...
- The PottsThe PottsThe Potts is said to be the world's longest-running cartoon strip drawn by the same artist. The strip appeared in Australia's The Sun News-Pictorial. It was syndicated in the United States from 1957 to 1962, during which time it was renamed Uncle Dick...
(1920- ), first titled You and Me, originally by Stan CrossStan CrossStanley George Cross was born in the United States but was known as an Australian strip and political cartoonist who drew for Smith’s Weekly and The Herald and Weekly Times...
(Australia) - Pottsy (1958–1972) by Jay IrvingJay IrvingIrving Joel Rafsky , known as Jay Irving, was a cartoonist notable for his syndicated strip Pottsy about a good-natured, dutiful New York police officer, Pottsy, who sometimes came in conflict with his sergeant....
- PreTeenaPreTeenaPreTeena, sometimes spelled Preteena, was a daily American comic strip written and drawn by Allison Barrows and syndicated by Universal Press Syndicate from April 23, 2001 through May 18, 2008. It concerned the daily life of 10-year-old girl Teena Keene, and her interactions with her family,...
(2001–2008), by Allison Barrows (US) - Prickly CityPrickly CityPrickly City is a daily comic strip drawn by Scott Stantis, the editorial cartoonist for the Chicago Tribune, and distributed through United Features Syndicate. The cartoon follows the adventures of Carmen, a young Hispanic girl in pigtails, and a coyote pup named Winslow...
(2004- ) by Scott StantisScott StantisScott Brian Stantis is an American editorial cartoonist.-Career:Scott is currently the Editorial Cartoonist for The Chicago Tribune and USA Today. He began his career with The Chicago Tribune on September 1, 2009 following the paper's nine-year search to replace Jeff MacNelly, who died in June 2000...
(US) - Prince of the Palace (1980s-2000s) by Mike Atkinson (UK - Daily Record (Scotland)Daily Record (Scotland)The Daily Record is a Scottish tabloid newspaper based in Glasgow. It had been the best-selling daily paper in Scotland for many years with a paid circulation in August 2011 of 307,794 . It is now outsold by its arch-rival the Scottish Sun which in September 2010 had a circulation of 339,586 in...
newspaper) - Prince ValiantPrince ValiantPrince Valiant in the Days of King Arthur, or simply Prince Valiant, is a long-run comic strip created by Hal Foster in 1937. It is an epic adventure that has told a continuous story during its entire history, and the full stretch of that story now totals more than 3700 Sunday strips...
(1937- ) originally by Hal Foster (US) - Priscilla's PopPriscilla's PopPriscilla's Pop was a comic strip drawn by Al Vermeer. Syndicated by NEA, it ran from 1946 until 1983.-Characters and story:The strip featured Priscilla Nutchell, a young girl who was obsessed with the idea of owning a horse, and her parents, Hazel and Waldo Nutchell...
(1946–1983) by Al VermeerAl VermeerAlbert Hermann Vermeer , known as Al Vermeer, was an American cartoonist. Vermeer created the comic strip Priscilla's Pop....
, and later Edmund R. "Ed" Sullivan (US) - Professor Doodle's (1987-) by Steve Sack and Craig MacIntosh
- Professeur Nimbus (1934–1991) originally by André Daix (France)
- Professor Phumble (1960–1978) by Bill YatesBill YatesFloyd Buford Yates , better known as Bill Yates, was a cartoonist who drew gag cartoons and comic strips before assuming the position of comic strip editor for King Features Syndicate in 1978.Yates learned to cartoon by taking the W. L...
- Professor Pi (1959–1972) by V. T. Born and later George O. Swanson
- Pssst (1977- ) by J. Maddox
- Pud (1984- ) by Steve Nease (Canada)
- Pugad BaboyPugad BaboyPugad Baboy is a comic strip created by Filipino cartoonist Apolonio "Pol" Medina, Jr. The strip is about a Manila community of mostly obese people - "fat as pigs", so to speak ....
(1988- ) by Apolonio Medina Jr. (Philippines) - PunaniskaPunaniskaPunaniska was a Finnish comic strip drawn by Harri "Wallu" Vaalio and written by Rauli "Rallu" Nordberg in the 1990s....
(1990s) by Harri VaalioHarri VaalioHarri Sakari Vaalio , also known by his artist name Wallu, is a Finnish cartoonist. He is known of his "Punaniska" comic albums and his strips in Finnish magazines such as the "Mikrokivikausi" strip in the computer magazine MikroBitti...
(Finland) - Pussycat Princess (1935–1946) by Grace Drayton and Ed Anthony, and later Ruth Carroll
- PvPPvPPvP, also known as Player vs Player, is a webcomic, written and drawn by Scott Kurtz, with around 100,000 unique visitors per day . On February 1, 2007, it became the subject of its own animated series.-Themes:...
(1998- ) by Scott Kurtz - webcomic
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- Queen of the Universe, see Eyebeam
- Queen of WandsQueen of WandsQueen of Wands is a webcomic that began on July 22, 2002, and ended on February 23, 2005. The comic is a loose adaptation of events in the life of the artist, Aeire. The story's tone shifts back and forth from comedic installments to more serious and dramatic chapters...
(2002–2005) by Aeire - webcomic - Queenie (1966–1985) by Phil Interlandi
- Questionable ContentQuestionable ContentQuestionable Content is a slice-of-life webcomic written and drawn by Jeph Jacques. It was launched on August 1, 2003. Jacques currently makes his living exclusively from QC merchandising and advertising, making him one of the few professional webcomic artists...
(2003- ) by Jeph JacquesJeph JacquesJeph Jacques writes and illustrates the webcomic Questionable Content. He was born in Rockville, Maryland, and graduated from Hampshire College with a degree in music...
- webcomic - The Quigmans (1986- ) by Buddy Hickerson (US)
- Quincy (1970–1986) by Ted Shearer (US)
- QuirksmithQuirksmithQuirksmith is a newspaper comic strip and webcomic by Grant Woolard. It runs in the University of Virginia newspaper The Cavalier Daily...
(2006-) by Grant Woolard - webcomic
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- Radio PatrolRadio PatrolRadio Patrol was a police comic strip carried in newspapers from 1933 to 1950 in the dailies, with a Sunday strip that ran from 1934 to 1946. It was created by artist Charles Schmidt and writer Eddie Sullivan, who both worked for the Boston American...
(1934–1950) by Charlie Schmidt and Ed Sullivan - Radio Raymond (1924) by V. R. Shoemaker
- Raising DuncanRaising DuncanRaising Duncan was a partly autobiographical, syndicated comic strip by Chris Browne. It ran from 2000 until 2005.The story followed the lives of 'Big Daddy' and his wife Adelle. They were both novelists. Adelle, the more successful of the two, was an award winning mystery writer. Big Daddy wrote...
(2000–2005) by Chris BrowneChris BrowneChris Browne is an American comic strip artist and cartoonist. He is the son of cartoonist Dik Browne and the brother of cartoonist Chance Browne...
(US) - Rasmus KlumpRasmus KlumpRasmus Klump is a comic strip series for small children created in 1951 by the Danish wife and husband team Carla and Vilhelm Hansen...
(1951–1992) in English entitled Bruin and Barnaby Bear, by C. & V. HansenC. & V. HansenC. & V. Hansen is the name used by the Danish couple Carla and Vilhelm Hansen to sign their Rasmus Klump comics .-Biography:...
(Denmark) - Real LifeReal Life (webcomic)Real Life is a webcomic drawn and authored by Greg Dean. Begun on November 15, 1999 and published on weekdays, the comic is loosely based around the real lives of Greg and his friends ....
(1999- ) by Greg Dean (US) - webcomic - Real Life AdventuresReal Life AdventuresReal Life Adventures is a nationally syndicated comic strip created by Lance Aldrich and Gary Wise. It is most often a single-panel strip, except for weekends. The strip deals with everyday foibles.- External links :* at GoComics* *...
(1990- ) by Lance Aldrich and Gary Wise (US) - Reality Check (1995- ) by Dave Whamond (US)
- Red and RoverRed and RoverRed and Rover or Red & Rover is a daily syndicated comic strip by Brian Basset that debuted in 2000. It is about a young boy and his dog....
(2000- ) by Brian BassetBrian BassetBrian Basset is an American comic strip artist, with two daily strips, Adam At Home and Red and Rover. Previously, he worked as an editorial cartoonist for the Seattle Times....
(US) - Red KnightRed KnightRed Knight is a title borne by several characters in Arthurian legend. The first is likely the Red Knight of the Forest of Quinqeroi in Chrétien de Troyes' Perceval, the Story of the Grail; he steals a cup from King Arthur and is killed by the protagonist Perceval, who wears his armor and comes to...
(1940–1943) by John WelchJohn WelchJohn Welch was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.-Biography:Born near New Athens, Ohio, Welch received a liberal schooling and was graduated from Franklin College....
and Jack McGuireJack McGuireJack McGuire, a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives, has represented the 86th District since 1995.-External links:* official IL House website** * profile*Follow the Money - John C. McGuire...
(US) - Red MeatRed MeatMax Cannon's Red Meat is an independent comic strip begun in 1989. It appears in over 75 alternative weeklies and college papers in the United States and in other countries. Since 1996, it has been available for reading on the web.- Style :...
(1989- ) by Max CannonMax CannonMax Cannon is author and creator of the independent comic strip Red Meat.Cannon began producing the strip in 1989 for the Arizona Daily Wildcat, the student newspaper of the University of Arizona . The strip was later picked up by the Tucson Weekly, and it now appears in over 75 alternative weeklies...
(US) - Red Oasis (2007-) by multiple authors (US)
- Red RyderRed RyderRed Ryder was a popular long-running Western comic strip created by Stephen Slesinger and artist Fred Harman. Beginning Sunday, November 6, 1938, Red Ryder was syndicated by Newspaper Enterprise Association, expanding over the following decade to 750 newspapers, translations into ten languages and...
(1938–1964) by Fred HarmanFred HarmanFred Harman was an American artist, best known for his popular Red Ryder comic strip, which he drew for 25 years, reaching 40 million readers through 750 newspapers. Harman sometimes used the pseudonym Ted Horn....
(US) - RedeyeRedeye (comics)Redeye was a comic strip created by cartoonist Gordon Bess that was syndicated by King Features Syndicate to more than 100 newspapers. The strip debuted on September 11, 1967.-Characters and story:...
(1967–2008) by Gordon BessGordon BessGordon Bess was an American cartoonist, best known for the comic strip Redeye.Born in Richfield, Utah, Bess began his career as a cartoonist after he joined the United States Marine Corps in 1947...
, and later Bill YatesBill YatesFloyd Buford Yates , better known as Bill Yates, was a cartoonist who drew gag cartoons and comic strips before assuming the position of comic strip editor for King Features Syndicate in 1978.Yates learned to cartoon by taking the W. L...
and Mel Casson (US) - Reg'lar FellersReg'lar FellersReg'lar Fellers was a long-run newspaper comic strip adapted into a feature film, a radio series on NBC and an animated cartoon. Created by Gene Byrnes , the comic strip offered a humorous look at a gang of suburban children...
(1917–1949) by Gene ByrnesGene ByrnesEugene Francis Byrnes created the long running comic strip Reg'lar Fellers, which he signed Gene Byrnes...
(US) - RetailRetail (comic strip)Retail is a syndicated comic strip distributed by King Features Syndicate. It is authored and illustrated by Norm Feuti. It made its newspaper debut on January 1, 2006, and then gained quickly in popularity following articles in The New York Times and TIME Magazine - Setting :The strip is set in...
(2006- ) by Norm FeutiNorm FeutiNorm Feuti is an American cartoonist and author best known for his nationally syndicated comic strip Retail.-Retail:Having worked in retail for more than 15 years, Norm Feuti started working on the daily comic strip Retail which was eventually launched on January 1, 2006, by the newspaper syndicate...
(US) - Rex Morgan, M.D.Rex Morgan, M.D.Rex Morgan, M.D. is an American soap-opera comic strip, created in 1948 by psychiatrist Dr. Nicholas P. Dallis under the pseudonym Dal Curtis. It maintained a readership well over a half-century, and in 2006 it was published in more than 300 U.S. newspapers and 14 foreign countries, according to...
(1948- ) created by Nicholas P. DallisNicholas P. DallisNicholas Peter Dallis , known as Nick Dallis, was an American psychiatrist turned comic strip writer, creator of the soap opera-style strips Rex Morgan, M.D., Judge Parker and Apartment 3-G...
(US) - Reynolds UnwrappedReynolds UnwrappedDan Reynolds began drawing cartoons in December, 1989, at the age of 30.Reynolds spent four years in the Navy on the USS Nimitz, has a degree in psychology and currently lives in central New York state with his wife and sons.-Cartoons:...
(1989- ) created by Dan ReynoldsReynolds UnwrappedDan Reynolds began drawing cartoons in December, 1989, at the age of 30.Reynolds spent four years in the Navy on the USS Nimitz, has a degree in psychology and currently lives in central New York state with his wife and sons.-Cartoons:...
(US) - Rhymes With OrangeRhymes With OrangeRhymes with Orange is an American comic strip written and drawn by Hilary B. Price and distributed by King Features Syndicate. The strip was first syndicated in 1995....
(1994- ) by Hilary Price (US) - Ribbons and Haywire by Steve CarpenterSteve CarpenterSteve Carpenter is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman. Between 1995 and 1997 he played in the ECHL and the West Coast Hockey League before moving to the United Kingdom, where he played until he retired from ice hockey in 2005.-Playing career:Carpenter attended Northern Michigan...
- Rick Kane -- Space Marshall (1951) by Walter GibsonWalter GibsonWalter Gibson may refer to:*Walter B. Gibson , American author and magician*Walter M. Gibson , English adventurer, Mormon missionary, and government official in the Kingdom of Hawaii...
and Elmer Stoner (US) - Rick O'ShayRick O'ShayRick O'Shay is a Western comic strip created by Stan Lynde in 1958. It was distributed worldwide through the Chicago Tribune Syndicate until publication ended in 1981.-Characters and story:...
(1958–1981) originally by Stan LyndeStan LyndeStan Lynde is an American comic artist, painter and novelist. Born in Billings, Montana, he was raised on a sheep ranch near Lodge Grass. He attended the University of Montana in Missoula and now lives in Helena....
(US) - Right Around HomeRight Around HomeRight Around Home was an innovative comic strip by Dudley Fisher which was distributed by King Features Syndicate from 1937 to 1964.Fisher drew a suburban setting with a focus on one family in that neighborhood, but what made his Sunday strip unique was the format...
(1938–1964), later entitled Right Around Home with Myrtle, by Dudley FisherDudley FisherDudley Fisher was a syndicated newspaper cartoonist, best known for his character Myrtle who was introduced in his Sunday page, Right Around Home, distributed by King Features Syndicate under various titles from 1937 to 1964....
, and later Bob Vittur - Rip KirbyRip KirbyRip Kirby was a popular comic strip featuring the adventures of the eponymous lead character, a private detective created by Alex Raymond in 1946...
(1946–1999) originally by Alex RaymondAlex RaymondAlexander Gillespie "Alex" Raymond was an American cartoonist, best known for creating Flash Gordon for King Features in 1934...
(US) - Ripley's Believe It or Not (1918-) originally by Robert RipleyRobert RipleyRobert LeRoy Ripley was an American cartoonist, entrepreneur and amateur anthropologist, who created the world famous Ripley's Believe It or Not! newspaper panel series, radio show, and television show which feature odd 'facts' from around the world.Subjects covered in Ripley's cartoons and text...
(US) - The Ripples (see The Neighbors)
- Rip Tide (1959–1970) by Grandetti and Ed Herron
- Rivets (1953–1988) by George SixtaGeorge SixtaGeorge Sixta was an American cartoonist, best known for his syndicated comic strip, Rivets, about a wire-haired terrier...
- Robin Malone (1967–1970) by Bob LubbersBob LubbersBob Lubbers is an American comic strip and comic book artist best known for his work on such strips as Tarzan, Li'l Abner and Long Sam.-Biography:...
- Robotman (see MontyMonty (comic strip)Monty is an American comic strip created, written and illustrated by cartoonist Jim Meddick.-Robotman:The comic strip began as Robotman in 1985. It originally depicted the exploits of a small robot who believed he was an extraterrestrial visiting Earth, living with the ordinary Milde family...
) - RockyRocky (comic strip)Rocky is a Swedish autobiographical comic strip created by Martin Kellerman, focusing on an anthropomorphic dog, Rocky, and his friends in their everyday life in Stockholm.-Overview:...
(1998- ) by Martin KellermanMartin KellermanMartin Kellerman is a Swedish cartoonist, known for the comic strip Rocky.-Biography:Kellerman was influenced by American and Swedish underground cartoonists such as Peter Bagge, Max Andersson, Robert Crumb, Harvey Pekar, Joe Matt and Mats Jonsson. Kellerman states that his work resembles "a...
(Sweden) - De Rode RidderDe Rode RidderDe Rode Ridder is a Belgian Flemish comic book series set in medieval Europe. It stars the titular character Johan, the Red Knight, easily recognizable by his red tunic. It appeared six days a week in the newspaper De Standaard and a few other ones.-Summary of the story:The series are...
(1959- ) by Willy VandersteenWilly VandersteenWilly Vandersteen was a Belgian creator of comic books. In a career spanning 50 years, he created a large studio and published more than 1,000 comic albums in over 25 series, selling more than 200 million copies worldwide....
(Belgium) - Romeo BrownRomeo BrownRomeo Brown was a British comic strip written by Peter O'Donnell and drawn by Alfred Mazure and Jim Holdaway . It was published in the Daily Mirror from 1954 to 1963. It featured the adventures of Romeo Brown, a dashing private detective and ladies man....
(?-1962) by Jim HoldawayJim HoldawayJim Holdaway was a British illustrator, who was famous for his illustrations of numerous comic strips. His most famous contributions was to the Modesty Blaise comics written by Peter O'Donnell.-Art career:...
(UK) - Romulus of Rome (1961–1963) by Mike Wong and J. P. Cahn (US)
- Ronaldinho GauchoRonaldinho Gaucho (comic strip)Ronaldinho Gaucho is a comic strip by Mauricio de Sousa. It features a fictionalised version of the soccer player of the same name as a child.The strip was created in 2006, when the 2006 FIFA World Cup was taking place in Germany.-External links:*...
(2006- ) by Mauricio de SousaMauricio de SousaMauricio de Sousa is a Brazilian cartoonist who has created over 200 characters for his popular series of children's comic books....
(Brazil) - Room and BoardRoom and Board (comic strip)Room and Board was a comic strip by Gene Ahern which was syndicated from 1936 to 1953, following Ahern's memorable Our Boarding House which he drew from 1921 to 1936.-Related strips:...
(1936–1958) by Gene AhernGene AhernEugene Leslie Ahern was a cartoonist best known for his bombastic Major Hoople, a pompous character who appeared in the long-run syndicated gag panel Our Boarding House...
(US) - Rose Is RoseRose Is RoseRose Is Rose is a syndicated comic strip, written by Pat Brady since its creation in 1984, and drawn since March 2004 by Don Wimmer. The strip revolves around Rose and Jimbo Gumbo, their son Pasquale, and the family cat Peekaboo...
(1983- ) by Pat BradyPat Brady (cartoonist)Pat Brady is an American cartoonist and creator of the comic strip Rose Is Rose, syndicated by United Feature Syndicate since 1983....
(US) - Rosie's Beau (1930–1943) by George McManusGeorge McManusGeorge McManus was an American cartoonist best known as the creator of Irish immigrant Jiggs and his wife Maggie, the central characters in his syndicated comic strip, Bringing Up Father....
- Roy RogersRoy RogersRoy Rogers, born Leonard Franklin Slye , was an American singer and cowboy actor, one of the most heavily marketed and merchandised stars of his era, as well as being the namesake of the Roy Rogers Restaurants franchised chain...
(1949–1961) by Charles McKimsonCharles McKimsonCharles Edson "Chuck" McKimson, Jr. was an American animator, best known for his work at Warner Bros. studio. He was the younger brother of animators Robert and Thomas McKimson. His father was a newspaperman who later become the editor of the Scandia Journal in Scandia, Kansas.McKimson was born...
(US) - RubesRubesRubes is a syndicated newspaper single panel cartoon created by Leigh Rubin in 1984.Leigh Rubin began making and distributing his own greeting cards in 1979 through his company Rubes. The cartoon Rubes began appearing in newspapers in 1984 and is since 1989 syndicated by Creators Syndicate to over...
(1986- ) by Leigh RubinLeigh RubinLeigh Rubin is the creator of the syndicated comic strip Rubes. Born in the Queens borough of New York City, Rubin was brought to California at age 3. Rubin's parents sold advertising and by the early 70s, he was working in the family print shop. In 1978 he started his own greeting card company,... - Rudy (1983–1985) by William OvergardWilliam OvergardWilliam Overgard , was an American cartoonist and writer with a diverse opus, including novels, screenplays, animation, and the comic strips Steve Roper and Mike Nomad and Rudy. For a picture, see his biography card at ....
(US) - Rudy ParkRudy ParkRudy Park is a syndicated comic strip created by Darrin Bell and Theron Heir that is distributed by United Media.The strip started in early 2001, when its principal character was laid off from his job at a dot-com company but eventually found a new job as a barista in a coffee shop/internet cafe,...
(2001- ) by Darrin BellDarrin BellDarrin Bell is an American cartoonist who writes and illustrates the syndicated comic strip Candorville , in addition to illustrating the comic strip Rudy Park...
and Theron Heir (US) - Ruggles (1935–1957) by Steve Dowling (UK)
- RugratsRugratsRugrats is an American animated television series created by Arlene Klasky, Gábor Csupó, and Paul Germain for Nickelodeon. The series premiered on August 11, 1991, and aired its last episode on June 8, 2004....
(2000–2005) normally by NickelodeonNickelodeon (TV channel)Nickelodeon, often simply called Nick and originally named Pinwheel, is an American children's channel owned by MTV Networks, a subsidiary of Viacom International. The channel is primarily aimed at children ages 7–17, with the exception of their weekday morning program block aimed at preschoolers...
(US) - Running on Empty (2003- ) by Dan Beadle (US)
- Rupert BearRupert BearRupert Bear is a children's comic strip character, who features in a series of books based around his adventures. The character was created by the English artist Mary Tourtel and first appeared in the Daily Express on 8 November 1920. Rupert's initial purpose was to win sales from the rival...
(1920- ) originally by Mary TourtelMary TourtelMary Tourtel was an English artist and creator of Rupert Bear.-Biography:Tourtel was born as Mary Caldwell and raised in an artistic family, daughter of a stained glass artist and stonemason. She studied art under Thomas Sidney Cooper at the Sidney Cooper School of Art in Canterbury, and became a...
(UK) - Rural DeliveryRural DeliveryRural Delivery refers to these topics:* Mail Service:** Rural delivery service - mail delivery in the countyside of the United States* Musical groups:** Rural Delivery a Bluegrass band in Fairbanks, Alaska, 2004-2007...
(1951- ) by Paul Gringle, and later Al SmithAl Smith (cartoonist)Al Smith was an American cartoonist whose work included a long run on the comic strip Mutt and Jeff.Born in Brooklyn, New York, Smith was the art editor for the syndication department of the New York World from 1920 to 1930. He began working on Bud Fisher's Mutt and Jeff in 1932. Smith drew Mutt... - Rural Route (1959–1967, 1979) by Walter Neil BallWalter Ball (cartoonist)Walter Ball was cartoonist for the Canadian comic strip feature Rural Route, which became a familiar fixture in the Toronto Star Weekly between 1956 until the publication's demise in 1968...
- Rusty RileyRusty RileyRusty Riley was an American comic strip which ran from 1948 to 1959. It was created and drawn by Frank Godwin for King Features.The line work in Rusty Riley shows an obvious influence of James Montgomery Flagg and Charles Dana Gibson, although Godwin used a variety of styles in his book and...
(1948–1959) by Frank GodwinFrank GodwinFrancis Godwin , better known as Frank Godwin, was an American illustrator and comic strip artist, notable for his strip Connie and his book illustrations for Treasure Island, Kidnapped, Robinson Crusoe, Robin Hood and King Arthur...
and later Rod Reed - The Ryatts (1955–1994) by Cal AlleyCal AlleyCal Alley was the editorial cartoonist for The Commercial Appeal in Memphis, Tennessee from 1945 until 1970.-Hambone's Meditations:...
and later Jack Elrod (US)
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- Sabrina Online (1996- ) by Eric W. Schwartz - webcomic
- Sad SackSad SackThe Sad Sack is an American fictional comic strip and comic book character created by Sgt. George Baker during World War II. Set in the United States Army, Sad Sack depicted an otherwise unnamed, lowly private experiencing some of the absurdities and humiliations of military life. The title was a...
(1946–1958) by George BakerGeorge Baker (cartoonist)George Baker was a cartoonist who became prominent during World War II as the creator of the popular comic strip, The Sad Sack.-Early life and education:... - Safe HavensSafe HavensSafe Havens is a comic strip drawn by cartoonist Bill Holbrook. It was originally syndicated by Washington Post Writers Group before switching to King Features Syndicate in 1993. Started in 1988, the strip is currently published in more than 50 newspapers...
(1988- ) by Bill HolbrookBill HolbrookBill Holbrook is an American comic strip & webcomic writer and artist. Born in Los Angeles in 1958, Holbrook grew up in Huntsville, Alabama, and began drawing at an early age....
(US) - The SaintSimon TemplarSimon Templar is a British fictional character known as The Saint featured in a long-running series of books by Leslie Charteris published between 1928 and 1963. After that date, other authors collaborated with Charteris on books until 1983; two additional works produced without Charteris’s...
(1948–1962) originally by Leslie CharterisLeslie CharterisLeslie Charteris , born Leslie Charles Bowyer-Yin, was a half-Chinese, half English author of primarily mystery fiction, as well as a screenwriter. He was best known for his many books chronicling the adventures of Simon Templar, alias "The Saint."-Early life:Charteris was born to a Chinese father...
and Mike RoyMike RoyMike Roy is a fictional character from the ABC soap opera All My Children. He was portrayed by Nicholas Survoy from 1983-1984, 1988 and 1998 and portrayed by Hugo Napier from 1984-1985. His relationship with Erica Kane gained much popularity....
(US) - Salesman Sam (1925–1936) by George O. Swanson, and later Charles D. Small and Gladys ParkerGladys ParkerGladys Parker was an American cartoonist for comic strips and a fashion designer in Hollywood. She is best known as the creator of the comic strip Mopsy which had a long run over three decades....
- Sally Bananas (1969–1973) by Charles BarsottiCharles BarsottiCharles Barsotti is an American cartoonist who has contributed gag cartoons to major magazines.Born in San Marcos, Texas, Barsotti grew up in San Antonio and graduated from Texas State University in 1955. He has been the cartoon editor of The Saturday Evening Post and has been a staff cartoonist...
(US) - Sally ForthSally Forth (Wally Wood)Sally Forth was a comic strip created by Wally Wood for a military male readership.Wood's sexy action-adventure character, who is often seen nude, began as a recruit in a commando outfit. She first appeared in June 1968, in Military News, a 16-page tabloid from Armed Forces Diamond Sales...
(1968–1974) by Wally WoodWally WoodWallace Allan Wood was an American comic book writer, artist and independent publisher, best known for his work in EC Comics and Mad. He was one of Mads founding cartoonists in 1952. Although much of his early professional artwork is signed Wallace Wood, he became known as Wally Wood, a name he...
(US) - Sally ForthSally Forth (syndicated strip)Sally Forth is a daily comic strip created by Greg Howard in 1982, focusing on the life of a white American middle-class mother at home and work. Sally's name is a play on words—"to sally forth" means to set out on an adventure....
(1982- ) by Francesco MarciulianoFrancesco MarciulianoFrancesco Marciuliano is the writer of Sally Forth, a widely syndicated comic strip . Marciuliano writes and draws the satiric web comic Medium Large. The strip originally ran from April 2004 to January 2007. After a long hiatus, the site was revamped and new strips began appearing each weekday...
and Craig MacIntoshCraig MacIntoshCraig MacIntosh is an American cartoonist who, along with Steve Sack, draws the cartoon activity panel Doodles, which began in 1986 and is distributed by Creators Syndicate...
; originally by Greg Howard (US) - Sally's Sallies (1927–1966) by R. J. Scott
- Salt Chuck (1988- ) by Chuck Sharman
- Sam and FuzzySam and FuzzySam and Fuzzy is a webcomic written and drawn by Sam Logan. It initially appeared in 2001 in The Martlet as a four-panel gag strip with a rough yet consistent, heavily contrasting black and white style. In May 2002 Logan began posting the strips on his website, and it quickly transitioned to an...
(2002- ) by Sam Logan - webcomicWebcomicWebcomics, online comics, or Internet comics are comics published on a website. While many are published exclusively on the web, others are also published in magazines, newspapers or often in self-published books.... - Sam and SiloSam and SiloSam and Silo is a comic strip created by Mort Walker and Jerry Dumas. The series first ran as Sam's Strip from 1961 to 1963 and was resurrected as Sam and Silo in 1977...
(1977- ) by Jerry DumasJerry DumasJerry Dumas is an American cartoonist, best known for his Sam and Silo comic strip. Dumas is also a writer and essayist, and a columnist for the Greenwich Time.-Biography:...
and Mort WalkerMort WalkerAddison Morton Walker , popularly known as Mort Walker, is an American comic artist best known for creating the newspaper comic strips Beetle Bailey in 1950 and Hi and Lois in 1954. He has signed Addison to some of his strips.Born in El Dorado, Kansas, he grew up in Kansas City, Missouri...
(US) - Sam's Strip (1961–1963) by Jerry DumasJerry DumasJerry Dumas is an American cartoonist, best known for his Sam and Silo comic strip. Dumas is also a writer and essayist, and a columnist for the Greenwich Time.-Biography:...
and Mort WalkerMort WalkerAddison Morton Walker , popularly known as Mort Walker, is an American comic artist best known for creating the newspaper comic strips Beetle Bailey in 1950 and Hi and Lois in 1954. He has signed Addison to some of his strips.Born in El Dorado, Kansas, he grew up in Kansas City, Missouri...
(US) - Sandy (1962–1989) by June Unwin, and later George W. Crane and Jim Unwin
- Sandy Highflyer, the Airship Man by C. W. KahlesC. W. KahlesCharles William Kahles was a prolific cartoonist responsible for numerous comic strips, notably Hairbreadth Harry...
- Sappo (1924–1945) by E. C. SegarE. C. SegarElzie Crisler Segar was an American cartoonist, best known as the creator of Popeye, a character who first appeared in 1929 in his comic strip Thimble Theatre. Asked how to say his name, he told The Literary Digest it was "SEE-gar". He commonly signed his work simply Segar or E...
, and later Tom Sims and Bill Zaboly - Savvie and Lacey - webcomic
- Sazae-sanSazae-sanis a Japanese comic strip created by Machiko Hasegawa. It was first published in Hasegawa's local paper, the , on April 22, 1946. When the wished to have Hasegawa draw the comic strip for their paper, she moved to Tokyo in 1949 with the explanation that the main characters had moved from Kyūshū to...
(1946–1974) by Machiko HasegawaMachiko Hasegawa, January 30, 1920 – May 27, 1992, in Taku, Saga Prefecture) was one of the first female manga artists.She started her own comic strip, Sazae-san, in 1946. It reached national circulation via the Asahi Shimbun in 1949, and ran daily until Hasegawa decided to retire in February 1974...
(Japan) - Scamp (1955–1988) nominally by Walt DisneyWalt DisneyWalter Elias "Walt" Disney was an American film producer, director, screenwriter, voice actor, animator, entrepreneur, entertainer, international icon, and philanthropist, well-known for his influence in the field of entertainment during the 20th century. Along with his brother Roy O...
(US) - Scarth A.D. 2195Scarth A.D. 2195Scarth A.D. 2195 is an English language comic strip.The protagonist in this comic strip was injured deliberately to prevent her entering an intergalactic beauty competition...
(1969-circa 1974) by Luis Roca and Jo Addams (UK) - Scary Gary (2008-) by Mark Buford
- Scary Go RoundScary Go RoundScary Go Round was a webcomic set in the fictional West Yorkshire town of Tackleford, England, and written by John Allison. Scary Go Round was named one of the best webcomics of 2004 by The Webcomics Examiner. The Sunday Times describes it as "postmodern Brit horror" that is "subtle and stylishly...
(2002-) by John AllisonJohn Allison (artist)John Allison is the writer and artist of the webcomics Bobbins , Scary Go Round and Bad Machinery . John described Scary Go Round as "a comic that I've been making since 2002. It started off as a comic about barmaids Tessa and Rachel, then it became more about Shelley Winters and her bizarre...
(UK) - webcomic - School Days (1917–1932) by Clare Victor DwigginsClare Victor DwigginsClare Victor Dwiggins was an American cartoonist who signed his work Dwig. Dwiggins created a number of comic strips and single-panel cartoons for various American newspapers and newspaper syndicates from 1897 until 1945, including his best-known strip, the long-run School Days.Born in Wilmington,...
(US) - Scorchy SmithScorchy SmithScorchy Smith was an American adventure comic strip created by artist John Terry that ran from 1930 to 1961.Scorchy Smith was a pilot-for-hire whose initial adventures took him across America, fighting criminals and aiding damsels in distress...
(1930–1961) originally by John Terry (US) - Scorer (1989–2011) by Barrie Tomlinson, David Sque and David Pugh (UK)
- Screen Girl (1945–1948) by Jim PabianJim PabianJames 'Jim' Pabian was an American screenwriter and director of short films. He co-wrote and directed the Tom and Jerry short The Brothers Carry-Mouse-Off. He also co-wrote another Tom and Jerry short, Haunted Mouse...
- Scroll of Fame (1951–1961) by Arthur S. Curtis
- Scroogie (1975–1976) by Tug McGrawTug McGrawFrank Edwin "Tug" McGraw Jr. was a Major League Baseball relief pitcher and the father of Country music singer Tim McGraw and actor/TV personality Mark McGraw and Cari McGraw...
and Mike Witte (US) - Second Chances (1997–2000) by Jeff Millar and Bill HindsBill HindsBill Hinds is a sports cartoonist whose work includes the sports comic strips Buzz Beamer, Cleats, and Tank McNamara. He received the National Cartoonist Society Sports Cartoon Award for 1986 and their New Media Award for 2000...
(US) - Secret Agent X-9Secret Agent X-9Secret Agent X-9 was a comic strip begun by writer Dashiell Hammett and artist Alex Raymond . Syndicated by King Features, it ran from January 22, 1934 until February 10, 1996....
(1934–1996), also titled Secret Agent Corrigan, originally by Dashiell HammettDashiell HammettSamuel Dashiell Hammett was an American author of hard-boiled detective novels and short stories, and political activist. Among the enduring characters he created are Sam Spade , Nick and Nora Charles , and the Continental Op .In addition to the significant influence his novels and stories had on...
and Alex RaymondAlex RaymondAlexander Gillespie "Alex" Raymond was an American cartoonist, best known for creating Flash Gordon for King Features in 1934...
(US) - Secret Asian ManSecret Asian ManSecret Asian Man is a syndicated comic strip written and drawn by Tak Toyoshima and published in Boston's Weekly Dig, Metro Silicon Valley, San Jose Mercury News, RedEye, Nichi Bei Times, AsianWeek, Georgia Asian Times, The Everett Herald, and on the internet.The strip has appeared weekly since...
(2007- ) by Tak ToyoshimaTak ToyoshimaTak Toyoshima is an Asian American art director with the Weekly Dig and the author of the comic strip Secret Asian Man....
(US) - The SeekersThe Seekers (comics)The Seekers is a British comic strip drawn by John M. Burns, written by Les Lilley, succeeded by Phillip Douglas and Dick O'Neil. The strip ran from 1966 to 1971 in The Daily Sketch.-Synopsis:...
(1966–1971) by John M. Burns, Les Lilley, Phillip Douglas and Dick O’Neil (UK) - Selling Short (1975–1987) by Don Raden and Ken Ross
- Senator Caucus (1959–1968) by George Levine, and later Pete Wyma
- Sennin Buraku (1956- ) by Kō KojimaKo Kojimais a Japanese manga artist. He is best known for penning Sennin Buraku , the longest running comic by a single artist...
(Japan) - Sentinel Louie (1934–1943) by Otto SoglowOtto SoglowOtto Soglow was an American cartoonist best known for his comic strip The Little King.Born in Yorkville, Manhattan, Soglow grew up in New York City, where he held various jobs as a teenager and made an unsuccessful effort to become an actor. His first job was painting designs on baby rattles...
- Seven-O-HeavenSeven-O-HeavenSeven-O-Heaven is a weekly comic strip created and written by Andrew Goff that appears in an alternative weekly newspaper in the United States...
(2009- ) by Andrew Goff and Will Startare. - Seventeen (1956–1973) by Arthur Erenberg and Bernie Lansky
- Sherlock HolmesSherlock HolmesSherlock Holmes is a fictional detective created by Scottish author and physician Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The fantastic London-based "consulting detective", Holmes is famous for his astute logical reasoning, his ability to take almost any disguise, and his use of forensic science skills to solve...
(1954–1955) by Edith Meiser and Frank GiacoiaFrank GiacoiaFrank Giacoia was an American comic book artist known primarily as an inker. He sometimes worked under the name Frank Ray, and to a lesser extent Phil Zupa, and the single moniker Espoia .-Early life and career:Frank Giacoia studied at Manhattan's School of...
(US). - Sherman's Alley (1992–1996) by Toby Gibbs and Jerry Voigt (US).
- Sherman's LagoonSherman's LagoonSherman's Lagoon is a comic strip by Jim Toomey that is syndicated daily in over 150 newspapers worldwide. It first appeared in the Escondido Times-Advocate on May 13, 1991....
(1991- ) by Jim ToomeyJim ToomeyJames Patrick Toomey is a popular American cartoonist famous for his comic Sherman's Lagoon. Toomey received his B.S.E. from Duke University's Pratt School of Engineering in 1983, an M.L.A...
(US) - Shirley and SonShirley and SonShirley and Son was an American comic strip drawn by Jerry Bittle. The strip dealt with the life of eight-year-old Louis, whose parents, Shirley and Roger, are divorced. Louis hopes Shirley and Roger will remarry but they are each getting along with their own lives....
(2000–2003) by Jerry Bittle (US) - ShoeShoe (comic strip)Shoe is an American comic strip about a motley crew of newspapermen, all of whom are birds. It was written and drawn by its creator, cartoonist Jeff MacNelly, from 1977 until his death in 2000...
(1977- ) originally by Jeff MacNellyJeff MacNellyJeffrey Kenneth MacNelly was a three-time Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist and the creator of the popular comic strip Shoe.-Early life:...
(US) - Short RibsShort ribsShort ribs are a popular cut of beef. Beef short ribs are larger and usually more tender and meatier than their pork counterpart, pork spare ribs...
(1958–1982) by Frank O'NealFrank O'NealFrank O'Neal is an American cartoonist best known for his comic strip Short Ribs which he drew from 1958 to 1973....
, and later Frank Hill (US) - Shuggie and Duggie (Daily Record (Scotland)Daily Record (Scotland)The Daily Record is a Scottish tabloid newspaper based in Glasgow. It had been the best-selling daily paper in Scotland for many years with a paid circulation in August 2011 of 307,794 . It is now outsold by its arch-rival the Scottish Sun which in September 2010 had a circulation of 339,586 in...
) - by Bullimore and Anderson (1990s - today) (UK) - Sibling Revelry by Man Martin (US)
- Side Glances (1930–1985) by George ClarkGeorge Clark (cartoonist)George Clark is an American cartoonist best known for his syndicated cartoon panels The Neighbors and Side Glances. For both, Clark employed a loose, naturalistic drawing style to illustrate minor human foibles and familiar family situations...
, and later Gill FoxGill FoxGilbert Theodore "Gill" Fox was an American political cartoonist, comic book artist and editor, and animator.-Biography:...
(US) - Sign-O-Rama (1970–1979) by M. W. Martin
- Silent Sam (1920–1945) originally Adamson, by Oscar JacobssonOscar JacobssonOscar Jacobsson was a Swedish comic creator and cartoonist who started his career in 1918, when his first newspaper illustration was published.In 1920, he created the comic strip Adamson for the publication Söndags-Nisse...
(Sweden) - Silly Milly (1938–1951) by Stan MacGovernStan MacGovernStan MacGovern was a cartoonist best known for his comic strip Silly Milly which ran in the New York Post from the 1930s into the 1950s....
- Silly PhillySilly PhillySilly Philly was the first comic strip by Bil Keane, most noted for the long-running single-panel and Sunday comic Family Circus.In 1947, Keane created the Sunday strip while working for the Philadelphia Bulletin...
(1947–1960) by Bil KeaneBil KeaneWilliam Aloysius Keane , better known as Bil Keane, was an American cartoonist. He is most notable for his work on the long-running newspaper comic The Family Circus, which began its run in 1960 and continues in syndication, drawn by his son Jeff Keane.-Biography:Born in Philadelphia,...
(US) - Silly SymphoniesSilly SymphoniesSilly Symphonies is a series of animated short subjects, 75 in total, produced by Walt Disney Productions from 1929 to 1939, while the studio was still located at Hyperion Avenue in the Silver Lake district of Los Angeles...
(1932–1942) originally by Earl DuvallEarl DuvallEarl Duvall was an artist best known for his work on Walt Disney comic strips in the early 1930s and for a handful of animated cartoon short subjects he directed at Leon Schlesinger Productions for Warner Bros.-Career:...
(US) - SinfestSinfestSinfest is a webcomic written and drawn by Japanese-American comic strip artist Tatsuya Ishida. The first strip as a webcomic appeared on January 17, 2000, although the very first strip appeared in print on October 16, 1991 in the UCLA newspaper, Daily Bruin, while Ishida attended UCLA. A new strip...
(2000- ) by Tatsuya Ishida - webcomic - S1ngle (2001- ) by Hanco Kolk and Peter de Wit (Netherlands)
- Single and Looking, formerly Out of the Gene Pool (2002–2008) by Matt Janz (US)
- Single Slices (1987–2001) by Peter Kohlsaat (US)
- Sir BagbySir BagbySir Bagby was a daily strip created by brothers Rick Hackney and Bill Hackney, who signed the strip R&B Hackney. It ran in a small number of United States newspapers from March 1959 until 1966. The setting was a medieval world filled with anachronisms and puns. In that, it resembled Jack Kent's...
(1959–1965) by Rick Hackney and Bill Hackney (US) - Six ChixSix ChixSix Chix is a collaborative comic strip distributed by King Features Syndicate since it debuted in January 2000.The series is drawn by six female cartoonists who rotate the drawing duties through the week based on a fixed schedule:...
(2000- ) by Isabella Bannerman, Margaret ShulockMargaret ShulockMargaret Shulock is an American cartoonist who works as a writer-artist on several features.Born in Canastota, New York, she lived in Franklinville, New York and Buffalo, New York. She currently resides in Friendship, New York. She began sending weekly, hand-drawn postcards to her parents, often in...
, Rina PiccoloRina PiccoloRina Piccolo is a Canadian cartoonist, best known for her comic strip Tina's Groove, distributed by King Features Syndicate since 2002. She has been a professional cartoonist for more than two decades and recently gained recognition as an author of short stories.Born and raised in Toronto, Piccolo...
, Anne GibbonsAnne GibbonsAnne Gibbons is an American cartoonist and greeting card illustrator.Her cartoons have been published in Ladies' Home Journal, Glamour, Cosmopolitan and Redbook.She received the National Cartoonists Society Greeting Card Award for 1999....
, Kathryn LeMieux, and Stephanie Piro (US) - Skeets (1932–1951) by Dow O. Walling
- SkippySkippy (comic strip)Skippy was an American comic strip written and drawn by Percy Crosby that was published from 1923 to 1945. A highly popular, acclaimed and influential feature about rambunctious fifth-grader Skippy Skinner, his friends and his enemies, it was adapted into movies, a novel and a radio show. It was...
(1923–1945) by Percy CrosbyPercy CrosbyPercy Leo Crosby was an American author, illustrator and cartoonist best known for his popular comic strip Skippy. Adapted into movies, a novel and a radio show, Crosby's creation was commemorated on a 1997 U.S. Postal Service stamp...
(US) - Sky MastersSky MastersSky Masters of the Space Force was an American, syndicated newspaper comic strip created by writer Dave Wood and penciler Jack Kirby, featuring the adventures of an American astronaut.-Conception:...
(1958–1961) by Jack KirbyJack KirbyJack Kirby , born Jacob Kurtzberg, was an American comic book artist, writer and editor regarded by historians and fans as one of the major innovators and most influential creators in the comic book medium....
, Wally WoodWally WoodWallace Allan Wood was an American comic book writer, artist and independent publisher, best known for his work in EC Comics and Mad. He was one of Mads founding cartoonists in 1952. Although much of his early professional artwork is signed Wallace Wood, he became known as Wally Wood, a name he...
, Dick and Dave Wood (US) - SkyroadsSkyroads (comics)Skyroads, a serialized aviation-based comic strip, was published from 1929 to 1942.After Charles Lindbergh's crossing of the Atlantic Ocean, aviation became the focus of several comic strips. Tailspin Tommy was the first, but it was soon followed by others, including Skyroads.Skyroads was created...
(1930–1943) by Lester J. MaitlandLester J. MaitlandLester James Maitland was an aviation pioneer and career officer in the United States Army Air Forces and its predecessors. Maitland began his career as a Reserve pilot in the U.S. Army Air Service during World War I and rose to brigadier general in the Michigan Air National Guard following World...
, and later Dick CalkinsDick CalkinsDick Calkins , who often signed his work Lt. Dick Calkins, is a comic strip artist who is best known for being the first artist to draw the Buck Rogers comic strip....
, Russell Keaton, and William Winston - Slim Jim (1924–1942) by Stanley E. Armstrong and others later
- Slow WaveSlow WaveSlow Wave is a weekly dream-based comic strip by Jesse Reklaw. It has been syndicated to alternative newspapers around the U.S. since 1995, and also appears online.-Description:...
(1995- ) by Jesse ReklawJesse ReklawJesse Reklaw is an American cartoonist and painter, author of the syndicated dream-based comic strip Slow Wave.-Biography:...
(US) - Slowpoke (1998- ) by Jen SorensenJen SorensenJen Sorensen is an American cartoonist who authors Slowpoke, a weekly comic strip that often focuses on current events from a liberal perspective. The comic generally makes use of three recurring characters: Mr...
(US) - Sluggy FreelanceSluggy FreelanceSluggy Freelance is a popular, long-running daily webcomic written and drawn by Pete Abrams. The comic has over 100,000 daily readers and premiered on August 25, 1997...
(1997- ) by Pete Abrams - webcomic - Slylock FoxSlylock FoxSlylock Fox & Comics for Kids is a comic strip published by King Features Syndicate. The main character is Slylock Fox. Slylock first appeared 29 March 1987. He was created by Bob Weber Jr., who still writes and illustrates the comic today.. Weber is the son of Bob Weber, Sr., who writes the Moose...
(1987- ) by Bob Weber Jr. (US) - Small Fry Diary (1961–1975) by Nonnee Coan
- Small SavesSmall SavesSmall Saves is a syndicated periodic comic strip written and illustrated by James DeMarco. It focuses on a young ice hockey goaltender named Small Saves and his adventures in a small, unnamed northern town...
(2000- ) by J. DeMarco (US) - the small society (1966- ) by Morrie Brickman and later Bill YatesBill YatesFloyd Buford Yates , better known as Bill Yates, was a cartoonist who drew gag cartoons and comic strips before assuming the position of comic strip editor for King Features Syndicate in 1978.Yates learned to cartoon by taking the W. L...
- Small Talk (1955–1964) by Samuel R. Gornbein; (1972) by Becky; (1983- ) by Allen H. Kelly, Jr.
- Smart Alex (1995–1996) by Charlie Podrebarac (US)
- Smart Chart (1970–1983) by Herb Stansbury
- S'Matter Pop? (1910–1940) by C. M. PayneC. M. PayneCharles M. Payne was an American cartoonist best known for his popular long-run comic strip S'Matter, Pop? He signed his work C. M. Payne and also adopted the nickname Popsy....
(US) - Smidgens (1962–1974) by Bob Cordray (US)
- Smiles (1924–1939) by Frank Chapman and various others later
- The Smith Family (1951–1994) by Virginia Smith, George Smith, and later Robert Baldwin
- SmittySmitty (comic strip)Smitty was a popular newspaper comic strip created in the early 1920s by Walter Berndt. Syndicated nationally by the Chicago Tribune New York News Syndicate, it ran from November 29, 1922 to 1973 and brought Berndt a Reuben Award in 1969....
(1922–1973) by Walter BerndtWalter BerndtWalter Berndt was a cartoonist known for his long-run comic strip, Smitty, which he drew for 50 years....
(US) - Smokey StoverSmokey StoverSmokey Stover is an American comic strip written and drawn by cartoonist Bill Holman, from 1935 until he retired in 1973. Distributed through the Chicago Tribune, it features the wacky misadventures of the titular fireman, and had the longest run of any comic strip in the "screwball comics"...
(1935–1973) by Bill Holman (US) - The Smythes (1930–1936) by Rea IrvinRea IrvinRea Irvin was an American graphic artist. Although never formally credited as such, he served de facto as the first art editor of The New Yorker. He created the Eustace Tilley cover portrait and the New Yorker typeface. He first drew Tilley for the cover of the magazine's first issue on...
(US) - SNAFU (see Beattie Blvd.)
- Snake TalesSnake Tales (comic strip)For the Australian television series of the same name see: Snake Tales Snake Tales is a comic strip written by Australian cartoonist Allan Salisbury ....
(1974- ) by SolsSolsAllan Salisbury Allan Salisbury Allan Salisbury (born 1949 in Kyabram, Victoria, known professionally as Sols, is an Australian cartoonist, best known for his newspaper comic Snake Tales. Salisbury's other creations include Lennie the Loser and Fingers and Foes, the latter helping to establish...
(Allan Salisbury) (Australia) - Sniffy (1964–1973) by George Fett
- Snoodles (1913–1925) by Cy Hungerford
- SnoopySnoopySnoopy is an fictional character in the long-running comic strip Peanuts, by Charles M. Schulz. He is Charlie Brown's pet beagle. Snoopy began his life in the strip as a fairly conventional dog, but eventually evolved into perhaps the strip's most dynamic character—and among the most recognizable...
(see PeanutsPeanutsPeanuts is a syndicated daily and Sunday American comic strip written and illustrated by Charles M. Schulz, which ran from October 2, 1950, to February 13, 2000, continuing in reruns afterward...
) - Snuffy Smith (see Barney Google and Snuffy SmithBarney Google and Snuffy SmithBarney Google and Snuffy Smith, originally Barney Google, is a long-running American comic strip created by cartoonist Billy DeBeck . Since its debut on June 17, 1919, the strip has gained a huge international readership, appearing in 900 newspapers in 21 countries...
) - Somebody's Stenog (1924–1940) by A. E. Hayward, and later Ray Thompson, various others, and Sam Nichols
- Something PositiveSomething PositiveSomething Positive or S*P is a webcomic by R. K. Milholland, which debuted on December 19, 2001. The comic is characterized by a cynical tone and off-beat humor, including its portrayals of geeks, gamers, and goths....
(2001- ) by R. K. MilhollandR. K. MilhollandRandal Keith Milholland, better known as R. K. Milholland, is the author of several webcomics: Something Positive, New Gold Dreams, Midnight Macabre, Classically Positive and Super Stupor.-History:...
- webcomic - Sonny Boy (1982- ) by Bill Murray
- Sonny South (1953–1972) by Court Alderson
- Sonnysayings (1926–1939) by Fanny Cory
- The Sons of Liberty (1975- ) by Richard Lynn
- Soup to NutzSoup to NutzSoup to Nutz is a daily comic strip drawn by Rick Stromoski, who also is the artist behind The Mullets. The comic launched in March 2000, and is syndicated by the Newspaper Enterprise Association. It centers around the Nutz family, particularly the three children in the family.- Characters :Roy...
(2000- ) by Rick StromoskiRick StromoskiRick Stromoski is a Liberal American cartoonist whose work includes the comic strip The Mullets and Soup To Nutz. He became the first cartoonist to win twice the National Cartoonist Society Greeting Card Award in 1995 and 1998. He's also won the Gag Cartoon Award for 1999, and was nominated for...
(US) - Sovereign State of Affairs (1976- ) by Wood and R. David Boyd
- Space MooseSpace MooseSpace Moose was a Canadian underground comic strip that appeared in the University of Alberta's student newspaper, The Gateway, between October 3, 1989 and 1999. Almost all of the strips were penned by Adam Thrasher, a student at the university. For career-related reasons, many archives refer to...
(1989–1999) by Adam Thrasher (Canada) - The Spacers (1978–1992) by Emil V. Abrahamian
- Sparks (1952–1967) by Willis Forbes
- Sparky (1953–1966) by Mel CassonMel CassonMel Casson was an American cartoonist with a 50-year career. He is primarily remembered for his work on the daily comic strips Sparky, Angel, Mixed Singles/Boomer and Redeye, plus numerous magazine cartoons....
- Speed BumpSpeed Bump (comic strip)Speed Bump is a single-panel cartoon series by Dave Coverly, syndicated since 1994 by Creators Syndicate.Describing his cartoons, Coverly commented, "Basically," he says, "if life were a movie, these would be the outtakes."...
(1994- ) by Dave CoverlyDave CoverlyDave Coverly is the creator of the single-panel comic Speed Bump.He grew up in Plainwell, Michigan and graduated from Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti with a degree in philosophy. At EMU, he worked for the student newspaper, the Eastern Echo...
(US) - Speed Walker, Private Eye (1972?-?) by Cris Hammond (US)
- Spider-ManSpider-ManSpider-Man is a fictional Marvel Comics superhero. The character was created by writer-editor Stan Lee and writer-artist Steve Ditko. He first appeared in Amazing Fantasy #15...
(The Amazing Spider-man) (1977- ) by Stan LeeStan LeeStan Lee is an American comic book writer, editor, actor, producer, publisher, television personality, and the former president and chairman of Marvel Comics....
and Larry LieberLarry LieberLawrence D. "Larry" Lieber is an American comic book artist and writer, and the younger brother of Marvel Comics' writer, editor and publisher Stan Lee....
(US) - The SpiritThe SpiritThe Spirit is a crime-fighting fictional character created by writer-artist Will Eisner. He first appeared June 2, 1940 in "The Spirit Section", the colloquial name given to a 16-page Sunday supplement, distributed to 20 newspapers by the Register and Tribune Syndicate and reaching five million...
(1940–1952) by Will EisnerWill EisnerWilliam Erwin "Will" Eisner was an American comics writer, artist and entrepreneur. He is considered one of the most important contributors to the development of the medium and is known for the cartooning studio he founded; for his highly influential series The Spirit; for his use of comics as an...
(US) - Spooky (1935–1971) by Bill Holman
- Spooner (2000–2002) by Ted Dawson (US)
- Sports Cartoon (1940–1967) by Tom Paprocki
- The Sports File (1978- ) by Emil V. Abrahamian
- Spot the Frog (2004–2008) by Mark Heath (US)
- Squeegee (1980- ) by Ken Muse
- Stacy (1981- ) by Randy Bisson
- Stampede (1974- ) by Jerry Palen
- Starbirds (1995–1996) by Graham Hey (UK)
- Star HawksStar HawksStar Hawks is a comic strip written first by Ron Goulart and later by Archie Goodwin, with artwork by Gil Kane. It began on October 3, 1977 and ran through 1981....
(1977–1981) originally by Gil KaneGil KaneEli Katz who worked under the name Gil Kane and in one instance Scott Edward, was a comic book artist whose career spanned the 1940s to 1990s and every major comics company and character.Kane co-created the modern-day versions of the superheroes Green Lantern and the Atom for DC Comics, and...
and Ron GoulartRon GoulartRon Goulart is an American popular culture historian and mystery, fantasy and science fiction author.The prolific Goulart wrote many novelizations and other routine work under various pseudonyms: Kenneth Robeson , Con Steffanson , Chad Calhoun, R.T...
(US) - Star TrekStar TrekStar Trek is an American science fiction entertainment franchise created by Gene Roddenberry. The core of Star Trek is its six television series: The Original Series, The Animated Series, The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, Voyager, and Enterprise...
(1979–1982) originally by Thomas Warkentin (US) - Star WarsStar WarsStar Wars is an American epic space opera film series created by George Lucas. The first film in the series was originally released on May 25, 1977, under the title Star Wars, by 20th Century Fox, and became a worldwide pop culture phenomenon, followed by two sequels, released at three-year...
(1979–1984) originally by Russ ManningRuss ManningRussell Manning was an American comic book artist who created the series Magnus, Robot Fighter and illustrated such newspaper comic strips as Tarzan and Star Wars...
(US) - Stark Impressions by Bruce StarkBruce StarkBruce Stark is an award-winning artist noted for his caricatures of entertainment and sports figures.Born in 1933 in New York, he moved with his family at age three to New Jersey...
(US) - Statsministeren (1982- ) by Carsten Graabaek (Denmark)
- Stees Sees (1958–1969) by John Stees
- Steve CanyonSteve CanyonSteve Canyon was a long-running American adventure comic strip by writer-artist Milton Caniff. Launched shortly after Caniff retired from his previous strip, Terry and the Pirates, Steve Canyon ran from January 13, 1947 until June 4, 1988, shortly after Caniff's death...
(1947–1988) by Milton CaniffMilton CaniffMilton Arthur Paul Caniff was an American cartoonist famous for the Terry and the Pirates and Steve Canyon comic strips.-Biography:...
(US) - Steve Roper and Mike NomadSteve Roper and Mike NomadSteve Roper and Mike Nomad was an American adventure comic strip that ran under various earlier titles from November 1936 to December 26, 2004...
(1936–2004), first titled Big Chief Wahoo, originally by Allen SaundersAllen SaundersAllen Saunders was an American writer, journalist and cartoonist who wrote the comic strips Steve Roper and Mike Nomad, Mary Worth and Kerry Drake...
and Elmer WoggonElmer WoggonElmer Woggon , who signed his art Wog, was the creator of an early newspaper comic strip that eventually developed into the long-running Steve Roper and Mike Nomad....
(US) - Still Life by Jerry RobinsonJerry RobinsonJerry Robinson is an American comic book artist best known for his work on DC Comics' Batman line of comics during the 1940s.He was inducted into the Comic Book Hall of Fame in 2004.-Career:...
(US) - Stoker the BrokerStoker the BrokerStoker the Broker is a cartoon gag panel by Henry Boltinoff which was distributed to newspapers from 1960 to 1985 by Columbia Features and the Washington Star Syndicate.-Characters and stories:...
(1960- ) by Henry BoltinoffHenry BoltinoffHenry Boltinoff was an American cartoonist who worked for both comic strips and comic books. He drew many of the humor and filler strips that appeared in DC Comics from the 1940s through the 1960s....
(US) - Stone SoupStone Soup (comic strip)Stone Soup, named for the stone soup fable, is an internationally syndicated American comic strip written and illustrated by Jan Eliot. The comic strip began as a weekly in 1990...
(1995- ) by Jan EliotJan EliotJan Eliot is an American cartoonist. She writes and illustrates the comic strip "Stone Soup." She created a previous strip known as "Patience and Sarah," which enjoyed a run of five years in 10 publications....
(US) - The Story of Martha Wayne (1953–1962) by Wilson Scruggs
- Strange As It Seems (1928–1970) by John Hix, and later Ernest Hix, Elsie Hix, Ernest Hix Jr., and Phyllis Hix
- Strange Brew by John Deering
- The Strange World of Mr. MumThe Strange World of Mr. MumThe Strange World of Mr. Mum was a surreal humor comic panel by Irving Phillips which was published from 1958 to 1974. At its peak, it appeared daily in 180 newspapers in 22 countries. Initially distributed by the Hall Syndicate, it was later handled by the Field Newspaper Syndicate. A Sunday...
(1958–1970) by Irving Phillips - Strictly Business (1952–1967) by Dale McFeatters
- Strictly Richter (1945–1963) by Mischa RichterMischa RichterMischa Richter was an American cartoonist best known for his numerous cartoons published in The New Yorker over decades....
- Striker 3D (The SunThe Sun (newspaper)The Sun is a daily national tabloid newspaper published in the United Kingdom and owned by News Corporation. Sister editions are published in Glasgow and Dublin...
) by Pete NashPete NashPete Nash is the creator of the football comic strip Striker, which appears daily in The Sun newspaper. In 2003 Nash, who owns the rights to the strip, parted company with The Sun in order to launch his own comic featuring the character. Despite investment from readers, the comic ceased...
(1985-) (UK) - Striptease (2000- ) by Chris Daily
- Strizz (2002–2010) by Volker Reiche (Germany)
- Student GhettoStudent Ghetto (comic)Student Ghetto is a comic strip produced by Adam Miller in the late 1990s that was published in The State News, the student newspaper at Michigan State University. The comic was about several of the cartoonist's real life friends living in the student ghetto. Miller won awards for his work...
(1996–2000) by Adam Miller (US) - Stumpy Stumbler (1983- ) by Emil V. Abrahamian
- SturmtruppenSturmtruppenSturmtruppen was a successful Italian series of anti-war comic books, written and drawn by Bonvi, the artistic pseudonym of Franco Bonvicini starting as four-frame comic strips back in 1968 and evolving into fully sized collector books up to the 1990s and first decade of the third millennium.The...
(1969–1995) originally by BonviFranco BonviciniFranco Bonvicini, also known as Bonvi, was an Italian comic book artist, creator of Sturmtruppen and Nick Carter strips.-Biography:...
(Franco Bonvicini) (Italy) - Suburbia (1976–1985) by Don Raden
- Such Is Life (1928–1939) by Walt Munson, and later Charles Sughroe, Bo BrownBo BrownRobert F. "Bo" Brown was an American cartoonist. His work appeared in such places as The Saturday Evening Post, The New Yorker and some six hundred other publications. He also produced the syndicated comic strip Such Is Life in 1936...
and Kemp Starrett - Sue to Lou (1928–1938) by Clarence R. Gettier
- Sugar (1949–1961) by Jack Fitch; (1975- ) by Robert L. Gill
- Sunday Laughs Male Cartoons (1980–1993) by Paul Swede
- Sunflower Street (1935–1949) by Tom Little and Tom Sims
- Sunny Sue (1950–1961) by Edna Markham and later Jack Fitch
- The Sunshine Club (2003- ) by Howie SchneiderHowie SchneiderHoward Adolph Schneider , better known as Howie Schneider, was an award-winning cartoonist, sculptor and children's book author who lived and worked in Massachusetts...
(US) - Superandom (2009- ) by Nathan Bowler (Canada)
- SupermanSupermanSuperman is a fictional comic book superhero appearing in publications by DC Comics, widely considered to be an American cultural icon. Created by American writer Jerry Siegel and Canadian-born American artist Joe Shuster in 1932 while both were living in Cleveland, Ohio, and sold to Detective...
(1939–1967, 1977–1983) originally by Jerry SiegelJerry SiegelJerome "Jerry" Siegel , who also used pseudonyms including Joe Carter, Jerry Ess, and Herbert S...
and Joe ShusterJoe ShusterJoseph "Joe" Shuster was a Canadian-born American comic book artist. He was best known for co-creating the DC Comics character Superman, with writer Jerry Siegel, first published in Action Comics #1...
(US) - Supermegatopia by Brian Burke and Stuart Burke - webcomic
- Supernatural LawSupernatural LawSupernatural Law, previously known as Wolff and Byrd, Counselors of the Macabre, is a comic strip, comic book and web comic series written and illustrated by Batton Lash...
(1979- ), originally Wolff and Byrd, Counselors of the Macabre, by Batton LashBatton LashBatton Lash is a comic book creator. His art is inspired by Steve Ditko and Charlton Comics horror stories.Since 1979, he has been writing and drawing Wolff and Byrd, Counselors of the Macabre which first appeared as a weekly newspaper strip in The Brooklyn Paper and The National Law Journal, later...
. - Susie Q. Smith (1945–1959) by Linda Walter and Jerry Walter
- Suske en WiskeSpike and SuzySpike and Suzy, the British title for Suske en Wiske in Dutch, is a comics series created by the Belgian comics author Willy Vandersteen. The strip is known as Bob et Bobette in French and Willy and Wanda in the U.S. It was first published in De Nieuwe Standaard in 1945 and soon became popular...
(1945- ), titled Spike and Suzy or Willy and Wanda in English, originally by Willy VandersteenWilly VandersteenWilly Vandersteen was a Belgian creator of comic books. In a career spanning 50 years, he created a large studio and published more than 1,000 comic albums in over 25 series, selling more than 200 million copies worldwide....
(Belgium) - Suzie ViewSuzie ViewSuzie View was a syndicated cartoon produced by Tauhid Bondia and Erik McCurdy. Its main character is Suzie Vance, a 10 year old who, along with younger brother Miguel run "Suzie View productions", an independent film studio. Suzie's over-zealous attitude to film production can irritate the...
(2004- ) by Tauhid Bondia and Erik McCurdy - webcomic
- SwampSwamp (comic strip)Swamp is a comic strip created by Australian Gary Clark. It was first published in 1981. According to Clark, the inspiration and model for this strip was the creeks and lagoons in a bushy suburban Brisbane where he grew up in the 1960s...
(1981-) by Gary ClarkGary ClarkGary C. Clark is a former professional American football wide receiver in the National Football League who played for the Washington Redskins , Phoenix Cardinals and Miami Dolphins .-Early life:...
(Australia) - Swamp Brats (1981- ) by Warren SattlerWarren SattlerWarren Sattler is an American artist and cartoonist, who contributed work to many popular publications from the early 1960s through the 1990s....
- Sweeney & Son (1934–1960) by Al PosenAl PosenAlvah Posen was an American cartoonist on several comic strips, but he is best known for his strip Sweeney & Son and as co-producer of the now-lost Marx Brothers film, Humor Risk ....
- Sweetie Pie (1954–1967) by Nadine Seltzer
- Sydney (1985–1986) by Scott StantisScott StantisScott Brian Stantis is an American editorial cartoonist.-Career:Scott is currently the Editorial Cartoonist for The Chicago Tribune and USA Today. He began his career with The Chicago Tribune on September 1, 2009 following the paper's nine-year search to replace Jeff MacNelly, who died in June 2000...
(US) - Sykes’ Cartoons (1925–1941) by Bill Sykes
- SylviaSylvia (comic strip)Sylvia is a long-running comic strip by American cartoonist Nicole Hollander that offers commentary on political, social and cultural topics, and on cats, primarily in the voice of its title character, Sylvia...
(1978- ) by Nicole HollanderNicole HollanderNicole Hollander is an American cartoonist and writer. Her daily comic strip Sylvia is syndicated to newspapers nationally by Tribune Media Services and also can be seen on her blog, BadGirl Chats....
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- Tailspin TommyTailspin TommyTailspin Tommy was an air adventure comic strip about a youthful pilot, "Tailspin" Tommy Tompkins. Originally illustrated by Hal Forrest and initially distributed by John Wheeler's Bell Syndicate and then by United Feature Syndicate, the strip had a 14-year run from 1928 to 1942.In the wake of...
(1928–1942) by Glen Chaffin and Hal ForrestHal ForrestHal Forrest was an American comic strip artist best known for the his work on Tailspin Tommy.Forrest was born July 22, 1895, in Philadelphia. When he was 16, he drew a comic strip, Percy the Boy Scout, for the Philadelphia Telegraph, and a year later he became the youngest scoutmaster in the...
(US) - Tales from the Great Book (1954–1971) by John Lehti
- Tales of the Green BeretTales of the Green BeretTales of the Green Beret is a comic strip created by Robin Moore and Joe Kubert. It began as a daily strip, running for 72 numbered strips starting 20 September 1965. The following year it returned daily and Sunday, beginning 4 April, with scripts by Howard Liss...
(1965–1968) originally by Robin MooreRobin MooreRobert Lowell "Robin" Moore, Jr. was an American writer who is most known for his books The Green Berets, The French Connection: A True Account of Cops, Narcotics, and International Conspiracy and, with Xaviera Hollander and Yvonne Dunleavy, The Happy Hooker: My Own Story.Moore also co-authored...
, Joe KubertJoe KubertJoe Kubert is an American comic book artist who went on to found The Kubert School. He is best known for his work on the DC Comics characters Sgt. Rock and Hawkman...
and Howard Liss (US) - Tank McNamaraTank McNamaraTank McNamara is a daily syndicated comic strip written by Jeff Millar and illustrated by Bill Hinds. The strip debuted in 1974.The title character is a local sports television reporter who used to be a defensive lineman in the National Football League, hence his name...
(1974- ) by Jeff Millar and Bill HindsBill HindsBill Hinds is a sports cartoonist whose work includes the sports comic strips Buzz Beamer, Cleats, and Tank McNamara. He received the National Cartoonist Society Sports Cartoon Award for 1986 and their New Media Award for 2000...
(US) - TarzanTarzanTarzan is a fictional character, an archetypal feral child raised in the African jungles by the Mangani "great apes"; he later experiences civilization only to largely reject it and return to the wild as a heroic adventurer...
(1929- ) originally by Hal Foster, later by Burne HogarthBurne HogarthBurne Hogarth was an American cartoonist, illustrator, educator, author and theoretician, best known for his pioneering work on the Tarzan newspaper comic strip and his series of anatomy books.-Biography:...
, Russ ManningRuss ManningRussell Manning was an American comic book artist who created the series Magnus, Robot Fighter and illustrated such newspaper comic strips as Tarzan and Star Wars...
, and others (US) - Tee Vee Laughs (1975–1985), also known as TV Laffs, by Cliff Rogerson and others
- Teech (1983- ) by Aaron BacallAaron BacallAaron Bacall is a cartoonist whose gag cartoons have appeared in The New Yorker and other periodicals. He has also worked on comic strips, including Buster in 1976 and 1977, and Teech, which started in syndication in 1983. He favors the single panel known as the gag or magazine cartoon...
- Teena (1945–1963) by Hilda Terry
- Teenage Mum (1994–1996) by Graham Hey (UK)
- Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comic stripThe Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comic strip was started on December 10, 1990 by Creator's Syndicate as a daily. The strip ceased publication in January 1997....
(1990–1997) (US) - The Teenie WeeniesThe Teenie WeeniesThe Teenie Weenies was a comic strip created and illustrated by William Donahey that first appeared in 1914 in the Chicago Tribune and ran for over 50 years. It consisted of normal-size objects intermingled with tiny protagonists. The comic strip characters were two inches tall and lived under a...
(1924, 1934, 1941–1970) by William DonaheyWilliam DonaheyWilliam Donahey was a U.S. cartoonist and creator of The Teenie Weenies, a comic strip about two-inch tall people living under a rose bush.... - The Tenderloiner (1947–1961) by Jack Fitch
- The Terrors of the Tiny Tads (1905–1914) by Gustave VerbeekGustave VerbeekGustave Verbeek was an illustrator, best known for his newspaper cartoons in the early 1900s featuring an inventive use of word play and visual storytelling tricks....
(US) - Terry and the PiratesTerry and the Pirates (comic strip)Terry and the Pirates was an action-adventure comic strip created by cartoonist Milton Caniff. Captain Joseph Patterson, editor for the Chicago Tribune New York News Syndicate, had admired Caniff’s work on the children's adventure strip Dickie Dare and hired him to create the new adventure strip,...
(1934–1973) originally by Milton CaniffMilton CaniffMilton Arthur Paul Caniff was an American cartoonist famous for the Terry and the Pirates and Steve Canyon comic strips.-Biography:...
(US); (1995) by Michael UslanMichael UslanMichael E. Uslan is the originator of the Batman movies and was the first instructor to teach "Comic Book Folklore" at an accredited university...
and the Brothers Hildebrandt - Tex Benson (1980–1989) originally by Chuck Roblin
- Texas Slim and Dirty Dalton (1925–1958) by Ferd JohnsonFerd JohnsonFerdinand Johnson , aka Ferd Johnson, was an American cartoonist, best known for his 68-year stint on the Moon Mullins comic strip....
(US) - ThatchThatch (comic strip)Thatch was a comic strip created by Jeff Shesol. The strip began in Brown University's student newspaper The Brown Daily Herald. It was later picked up for syndication by Creators Syndicate in late 1994....
(1994–1998) by Jeff Shesol (US) - That Little Game (1917–1927) by Bert Link
- That’ll Be the Day (1951–1962) by Fritz Wilkinson
- That's Jake (1986-ended) by Jake Vest
- That's Life (1999–2005) by Mark Twohy (US)
- The Ottomans (2004-) by Derek Sonjor
- Then - Now (1952–1971) by Fred Fox
- TheophilusTheophilus (comic strip)Theophilus was a religious comic strip founded by illustrator Bob West that was syndicated from February 6, 1966 through April 19, 2002. The strip primarily ran in church newsletters and related publications, but has also run online, appeared in newspapers, been translated into Spanish and French,...
(1966–2002) by Bob West (US) - There Oughta Be a Law (1944–1984) by Al Fagaly and Harry Shorten, and later Frank Booth, Warren Whipple and Mort Goldberg (US)
- These Women (1946–1963) by Gregory D’Alessio
- They'll Do It Every TimeThey'll Do It Every TimeThey'll Do It Every Time was a single-panel newspaper comic strip, created by Jimmy Hatlo, which had a long run over eight decades. It first appeared on February 5, 1929 and continued until February 2, 2008. The title of the strip became a popular catchphrase, still used today by many people who...
(1929–2008) originally by Jimmy HatloJimmy HatloJames Cecil Hatlo , better known as Jimmy Hatlo, was an American cartoonist who created in 1929 the long-running comic strip and gag panel They'll Do It Every Time, which he wrote and drew until his death in 1963...
(US) - Thimble Theatre (1919–1966), also titled Thimble Theatre starring PopeyePopeyePopeye the Sailor is a cartoon fictional character created by Elzie Crisler Segar, who has appeared in comic strips and animated cartoons in the cinema as well as on television. He first appeared in the daily King Features comic strip Thimble Theatre on January 17, 1929...
, by E. C. Segar (US) - Things to Come (1942–1954) by Hank Barrow and later Jim Bresnan
- This and That (1945–1958) by various, including Henry BoltinoffHenry BoltinoffHenry Boltinoff was an American cartoonist who worked for both comic strips and comic books. He drew many of the humor and filler strips that appeared in DC Comics from the 1940s through the 1960s....
- This Curious World (1931–1951) by William Ferguson and later George ClarkGeorge Clark (cartoonist)George Clark is an American cartoonist best known for his syndicated cartoon panels The Neighbors and Side Glances. For both, Clark employed a loose, naturalistic drawing style to illustrate minor human foibles and familiar family situations...
- This Funny World (1945–1985) not attributed
- This Is Sport? (1958–1978) by Court Alderson
- This Modern WorldThis Modern WorldThis Modern World is a weekly satirical comic strip by cartoonist and political commentator Tom Tomorrow that covers current events from a liberal point of view. Tomorrow also runs a weblog that informs readers about stories of interest, often presented as a follow up to his cartoons...
(1990- ) by Tom TomorrowTom TomorrowTom Tomorrow is the pen name of editorial cartoonist Dan Perkins. His weekly comic strip This Modern World, which comments on current events, appears regularly in over 90 newspapers across the U.S. and Canada as of 2006, as well as on CREDO Action and Daily Kos, where he is its comics curator...
(US) - Those Browns (1976- ) by Bill Murray (www.billmurrays.com)
- Those Were the DaysThose Were the Days (comic strip)Those Were the Days was a comic strip drawn by Art Beeman. The strip compared life in earlier times, apparently the late 19th century or very early 20th century, with "modern life", at the time of the strip's popularity, the 1950s and 1960s. The title of the strip was printed in an antique typeface...
(1951–1983) by Art Beeman - Tickle Box (1974–1994) by Ted Trogdon
- Ticklers (1945–1960) by George Scarbo
- Tiffany JonesTiffany JonesTiffany Jones is a 1973 British comedy film directed by Pete Walker and starring Anouska Hempel, Ray Brooks and Eric Pohlmann. It was based on a comic strip that had featured in the Daily Mail. The main character, Tiffany Jones, a leading model, also works as a secret agent...
(1964–1972) by Pat Tourret and Jenny Butterworth (UK) - TigerTiger (comic strip)Tiger is an American comic strip created by cartoonist Bud Blake. Launched May 3, 1965, the popular, long running strip about a group of suburban boyhood pals was distributed by King Features Syndicate to 400 newspapers worldwide at its peak....
(1965–2003) by Bud BlakeBud BlakeJulian Blake , better known as Bud Blake, was an American cartoonist who created the popular, long running comic strip Tiger, about a group of suburban boyhood pals. Distributed by King Features Syndicate, Tiger began May 3, 1965...
(US) - The Tillers (1945–1960) by Les Carroll
- Tillie the ToilerTillie the ToilerTillie the Toiler was a newspaper comic strip created by cartoonist Russ Westover who initially worked on his concept of a flapper character in a strip he titled Rose of the Office...
(1921–1959) by Russ WestoverRuss WestoverRussell Channing Westover was a cartoonist best known for his long-run comic strip Tillie the Toiler....
and later Bob GustafsonBob GustafsonRobert D. Gustafson was an American cartoonist whose work includes eight years on Tillie the Toiler and a 27-year run on the Beetle Bailey comic books.-Background:...
(US) - Timbertoes (1946- ) by John Gee (cartoonist) by Marileta Robinson and Judith HuntJudith HuntJudith A. Hunt, originally from Washington State, is an illustrator/painter/cartoonist/designer who has produced a diverse array of artwork for books, magazines, television, comics, videos, and toys. She has worked as an art director and staff illustrator/designer for magazine companies...
(1992–2002) - Time Out! (1937–1984) by Chet Smith and later Jeff Keate
- The Timid SoulCaspar MilquetoastCaspar Milquetoast was a comic strip character created by H. T. Webster for his cartoon series, The Timid Soul. In 1912, Webster drew a daily panel for the New York Tribune, under a variety of titles—Our Boyhood Ambitions, Life's Darkest Moment, The Unseen Audience...
(1924–1953) by H. T. Webster (US) - Timmy (1948–1960) by Howard Sparber
- Tim Tyler's LuckTim Tyler's LuckTim Tyler's Luck was an adventure comic strip created by Lyman Young, elder brother of Blondie creator Chic Young. Distributed by King Features Syndicate, the strip ran from August 13, 1928 until August 1996....
(1928–1996) by Lyman YoungLyman YoungLyman W. Young was an American cartoonist who created the strip Tim Tyler's Luck. His younger brother, Chic Young, was the creator of Blondie....
(US) - Tina (1983–1994) by D. Lucas
- Tina's GrooveTina's GrooveTina's Groove is a comic strip by Rina Piccolo which has been distributed by King Features Syndicate since 2002.-Characters and story:Single, attractive and self-aware, Tina works as a waitress at Pepper's Restaurant. Tina's best friend is matchmaker Suzanne...
by Rina PiccoloRina PiccoloRina Piccolo is a Canadian cartoonist, best known for her comic strip Tina's Groove, distributed by King Features Syndicate since 2002. She has been a professional cartoonist for more than two decades and recently gained recognition as an author of short stories.Born and raised in Toronto, Piccolo...
(Canada-USA) - Tintin (see The Adventures of TintinThe Adventures of TintinThe Adventures of Tintin is a series of classic comic books created by Belgian artist , who wrote under the pen name of Hergé...
) - Tiny SepukuTiny SepukuTiny Sepuku is a syndicated comic strip created by Ken Cursoe based around a character named Tiny Sepuku who answers questions from his readers and generally dispenses love advice...
(1997- ) by Ken Cursoe (US) - Tiny Tim (1932–1957) by Stanley Link
- Tippie [see Cap Stubbs and Tippie]
- Tizzy (1957–1970) by Kate OsannKate Osann-Biography:Osann was born in St. Louis, Missouri, but grew up in New York City. She graduated from Hunter College.-Career:Early in her career, Osann worked on ads and illustrating for such magazines as Collier's Weekly and Saturday Evening Post. Osann was a regular contributor to Collier's, where...
(US) - Toadstools (1983–1992) by Leonard Bruce and Charles Durck
- Tobias SeicherlTobias SeicherlTobias Seicherl is the title character of a comic drawn by Viennese caricaturist and cartoonist Ladislaus Kmoch . The comic appeared as the daily strip in the Austrian tabloid 'Das Kleine Blatt' published by Vorwärts from October 5, 1930...
(1930–1940) by Ladislaus Kmoch - TOBY, Robot Satan (2008- ) by Corey Pandolph
- Today's Laugh (1948–1973) by Tom Henderson and William King, and later Jeff Machamer, Frank Owen, Rodney de Sarro, Reamer Keller, Jeff Keate, Cathy Joachim, Bill YatesBill YatesFloyd Buford Yates , better known as Bill Yates, was a cartoonist who drew gag cartoons and comic strips before assuming the position of comic strip editor for King Features Syndicate in 1978.Yates learned to cartoon by taking the W. L...
, Joe Zeis and Betty Swords - Today's World (1932–1957) by David Brown
- Todd the Dinosaur (2001- ) by Patrick Roberts
- Tom Corbett — Space Cadet (1951–1953) by Ray BaileyRay BaileyRaymond Frederick Bailey is a former member of the Tasmanian Legislative Council. He was first elected to the now abolished Division of Cornwall on the 26 May 1990...
(US) - Tom PussTom PussTom Puss is a fictional anthropomorphic cat and one of the two main characters, the other being Oliver B. Bumble Tom Puss (Tom Poes in Dutch language) is a fictional anthropomorphic cat and one of the two main characters, the other being Oliver B. Bumble Tom Puss (Tom Poes in Dutch language) is a...
(Dutch original Tom Poes) (1941–1986) by Marten ToonderMarten ToonderMarten Toonder was a Dutch comic creator, born in Rotterdam. He was probably the most successful comic artist in the Netherlands and had a great influence in the Dutch language by introducing new words and expressions....
(Netherlands) - Tom the Dancing BugTom the Dancing BugTom the Dancing Bug is a weekly satirical comic strip by cartoonist and political commentator Ruben Bolling that covers current events from a liberal point of view. The strip appears in mainstream and alternative weekly newspapers, as well as on the Boing Boing website. Tom the Dancing Bug won...
(1990- ) by Ruben BollingRuben BollingRuben Bolling is a pseudonym for Ken Fisher, a cartoonist, the author of Tom the Dancing Bug.- Biography :Bolling, who has no formal art training, read many comics when he was a child, and sometimes features their styles in his work...
(US) - Tom Trick (1951–1969) by Dale Goss, and later Stan Maays and Mary Goss
- Too Much Coffee ManToo Much Coffee ManToo Much Coffee Man is an American satirical superhero created by cartoonist Shannon Wheeler, and which has appeared in comic strips, minicomics, webcomics, comic books, magazines, books, and operas....
by Shannon WheelerShannon WheelerShannon Wheeler is an American cartoonist best known for creating the satirical superhero Too Much Coffee Man, and as a cartoonist for The New Yorker.-Career:...
(US) - The Toodles (1945–1961) by Betsy Baer and Stanley F. Baer
- Toonerville FolksToonerville FolksToonerville Folks was a popular newspaper cartoon feature by Fontaine Fox, which ran from 1908 to 1955. It began in 1908 in the Chicago Post, and by 1913, it was syndicated nationally by the Wheeler Syndicate...
(1908–1955) by Fontaine FoxFontaine FoxFontaine Talbot Fox Jr. was an American cartoonist and illustrator born near Louisville, Kentucky.Fox is best known for writing and illustrating his Toonerville Folks comic panel. It ran from 1913 to 1955 in 250 to 300 newspapers across North America.The cartoons are set in the small town of...
(sometimes called Toonerville Trolley) (US) - Toots and CasperToots and CasperToots and Casper was a long-run family comic strip by Jimmy Murphy, distributed to newspapers for 37 years by King Features Syndicate, resulting in many merchandising tie-ins, including books, dolls, paper dolls, pins, bisque nodders and comic books....
(1918–1956) by Jimmy Murphy (US) - Touché (1991- ) by Thomas Körner (Germany)
- Traveling Light (1959–1968) by Bob Sloane, Jim Weakley, and Shirley Sloane, and later Ron Butler and Peter Porges
- Travels with Farley (see Farley)
- The Trendy's (1983- ) by Jim Horan
- Trevor! by Piper and Lee (Australia)
- Triangle and RobertTriangle and RobertTriangle and Robert is a webcomic by Patrick Shaughnessy that ran from August 1999 to September 2007. It is about the adventures of two polygons, an equilateral triangle named 'Triangle', and a rhombus named 'Robert'....
(1999–2007) by Patrick Shaughnessy - webcomic - The Tricky Ones (1983–1993) by Magila
- Trim's Arena (1973–1983) by Hal Trim and later Wayne Stayskal
- Triple TakeTriple TakeTriple Take was an innovative comic strip that featured three separate punch lines in each daily installment.The King Features Syndicate strip, which ran from April 4, 2005 to August 26, 2007, was produced by the team of Todd Clark and Scott Nickel...
(2005–2007) by Todd Clark and Scott Nickel - TroubletownTroubletownTroubletown was a syndicated weekly comic strip by American cartoonist Lloyd Dangle. Begun in 1988, it ran in many alternative weeklies including The Stranger, The Portland Mercury, and The Austin Chronicle. It also appeared in The Progressive magazine...
(1988- ) by Lloyd Dangle (US) - TrudyTrudy (american comic strip)Trudy is the title character of a comic strip about a suburban homemaker by Jerry Marcus which debuted on March 18, 1963. It was syndicated until August 20, 2005, after Marcus died on July 22 of that year....
(1963–2005) by Jerry MarcusJerry MarcusJerry Marcus was a prolific freelance gag cartoonist who also created the syndicated newspaper comic strip, Trudy....
(US) - True Life Adventures (1955–1971) nominally by Walt DisneyWalt DisneyWalter Elias "Walt" Disney was an American film producer, director, screenwriter, voice actor, animator, entrepreneur, entertainer, international icon, and philanthropist, well-known for his influence in the field of entertainment during the 20th century. Along with his brother Roy O...
- Tuffy (1932–1957) by Syd HoffSyd HoffSyd Hoff was a Jewish-American cartoonist and children's book author. Although best known for his classic early reader Danny and the Dinosaur, his cartoons appeared in a multitude of genres, including advertising commissions for such companies as Eveready Batteries, Jell-O, S.O.S Pads, Rambler,...
- Tug TransomTug TransomTug Transom is a British daily comic strip written by Peter O'Donnell and drawn by Alfred Sindall. It relates the adventures of the captain of a merchant ship in ports all over the world. The strips are identified by a letter followed by a number, each series running for approximately one year. ...
by Peter O'DonnellPeter O'DonnellPeter O'Donnell was a British writer of mysteries and of comic strips, best known as the creator of Modesty Blaise, a female action hero/undercover trouble-shooter/enforcer...
and Alfred Sindall (UK) - Tumbleweeds (1965–2007) by Tom K. Ryan (US)
- TundraTundra (comic strip)Tundra is a comic strip written and drawn by Wasilla, Alaska, cartoonist Chad Carpenter. The comic usually deals with wildlife, nature and outdoor life. Tundra began in December 1991 in the Anchorage Daily News and is currently self-syndicated to over 500 newspapers...
(1992- ) by Chad Carpenter - The Turners (2004-) by Eric Turner (US)
- Turning Back the Times (1947–1961) by Jack Winter
- TV Tee-Hees (1957–1975) by Henry ScarpelliHenry ScarpelliHenry Scarpelli was an American comic book artist who has worked in comics. His work in comics has won him recognition from the industry, including the Shazam Award for Best Inker in 1970, for his work on Date With Debbi, Leave It to Binky, and other DC comics...
- Twin EarthsTwin Earths (comic strip)Twin Earths was an American science fiction comic strip that ran in Sunday and daily newspapers from 1952 until the early 1960s, written by Oskar Lebeck and drawn by Alden McWilliams. The daily strip began on 16 June 1952, the Sunday on 1 March 1953...
(1952–1962) by Alden McWilliams and Oskar LebeckOskar LebeckOskar Lebeck was a stage designer and an illustrator, writer and editor who is best known for his role in the establishment of the very successful line of Dell comic books during the Golden Age.... - Twitch (1973- ) by Howard Rands
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- Uncle Art's Funland (1980- ) by Art Nugent, Jr.
- Uncle Charlie (1959–1978) by Peter Laing
- Uncle Remus (1945–1972) nominally by Walt DisneyWalt DisneyWalter Elias "Walt" Disney was an American film producer, director, screenwriter, voice actor, animator, entrepreneur, entertainer, international icon, and philanthropist, well-known for his influence in the field of entertainment during the 20th century. Along with his brother Roy O...
- UnshelvedUnshelvedUnshelved is a daily comic strip most notable for being set in a library. Published by Overdue Media, the web comic was created by writer Gene Ambaum and co-writer/artist Bill Barnes, and has been appearing at the rate of a strip per day since February 16, 2002, with a virtual circulation in...
(2002- ) by Bill Barnes and Gene Ambaum - webcomic - The Upside-Downs of Little Lady Lovekins and Old Man Muffaroo (1903–1905) by Gustave VerbeekGustave VerbeekGustave Verbeek was an illustrator, best known for his newspaper cartoons in the early 1900s featuring an inventive use of word play and visual storytelling tricks....
(US) - U.S. AcresU.S. AcresU.S. Acres is a comic strip that originally ran from 1986 to 1989 created by Jim Davis, author of the popular comic strip Garfield. When the strip was launched, Jim Davis expected it to become quickly popular, but it ended after 3 years in 1989...
(1986–1989) by Jim DavisJim Davis (cartoonist)James Robert Davis is an American cartoonist, best known as the creator of the comic strip Garfield, which he signs as Jim Davis. He has also worked on other strips: Tumbleweeds, Gnorm Gnat, U.S. Acres and a strip about Mr...
(US) - User FriendlyUser FriendlyUser Friendly is a discontinued daily webcomic about the staff of a small, fictional Internet service provider, Columbia Internet. The strip's humor tends to be centered around technology jokes and geek humour....
(1997- ) by J. D. FrazerJ. D. FrazerJ. D. Frazer , pen name Illiad, is the artist and writer of the webcomic User Friendly. The strip debuted in November, 1997, and is considered to be one of the first major webcomics. It is about a group of characters who work for a fictional Internet service provider, and the comic's readership...
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- The Van Swaggers (1930–1943) by Russ Westover
- VaroomshkaVaroomshkaVaroomshka was a satirical comic strip by John Kent that appeared in The Guardian in 1969 and ran throughout the 1970s. The young woman Varoomshka was an Everywoman used by Kent to poke fun at the prominent British politicians of the day such as Harold Wilson and Edward Heath...
(1969–1979) by John KentJohn Kent (cartoonist)John Kent was a New Zealand cartoonist who is best known as the author of the Varoomshka comic strip in the English newspaper The Guardian during the 1970s.... - Vater und Sohn (1934–1937) by E. O. Plauen (Erich Ohser) (Germany)
- Vic Flint (1945–1964) by Ralph Lane and Michael O’Malley, and later Dean Miller, Jay Heavilin, Art SansomArt SansomArthur B. Sansom , better known as Art Sansom, was an American comic strip cartoonist who created the long-running comic strip The Born Loser....
, and Russ Winterbotham - Video Cartoons (1983- ) by various
- Viewpoint (1949–1953) by Dave Gerard
- Vignettes of Life (1925–1960) by Frank GodwinFrank GodwinFrancis Godwin , better known as Frank Godwin, was an American illustrator and comic strip artist, notable for his strip Connie and his book illustrations for Treasure Island, Kidnapped, Robinson Crusoe, Robin Hood and King Arthur...
, and later J. Norman Lynd, Leonard StarrLeonard StarrLeonard Starr is a Golden Age comic book artist, an advertising artist and award-winning cartoonist, notable for creating the newspaper strip On Stage and reviving Little Orphan Annie.-Early life:...
and Harry Weinart - Viivi & WagnerViivi & WagnerViivi & Wagner is a somewhat absurdist Finnish newspaper comic strip drawn by Jussi "Juba" Tuomola.The titular main characters are Viivi, a Finnish woman in her twenties, and Wagner, a mature male pig. Wagner is fully anthropomorphic and sentient, yet still considers himself a pig instead of a human...
(1996- ) by Jussi TuomolaJussi TuomolaJussi Tuomola, pen name Juba is a Finnish cartoonist.Tuomola is best known for his ongoing comic strip Viivi & Wagner, about the relationship of a woman and a pig. He has also worked on the Punaniska and Myrkky comics and the Finnish version of MAD Magazine...
(Finland) - Village Square (1966- ) by Chuck Stiles
- Virgil (1943–1960) by Leonard Kleis
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- Walnut Cove (1991–1999) by Mark Cullum (US)
- Walt Disney's Donald Duck (1983- ) nominally by Walt DisneyWalt DisneyWalter Elias "Walt" Disney was an American film producer, director, screenwriter, voice actor, animator, entrepreneur, entertainer, international icon, and philanthropist, well-known for his influence in the field of entertainment during the 20th century. Along with his brother Roy O...
- Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse (1983- ) nominally by Walt DisneyWalt DisneyWalter Elias "Walt" Disney was an American film producer, director, screenwriter, voice actor, animator, entrepreneur, entertainer, international icon, and philanthropist, well-known for his influence in the field of entertainment during the 20th century. Along with his brother Roy O...
- Walt Disney's Treasury of Classic TalesWalt Disney's Treasury of Classic TalesWalt Disney's Treasury of Classic Tales is an American Sunday comic strip, which ran in newspapers from 13 July 1952 until 15 February 1987. Each story adapted a different Disney film, such as Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan, or Davy Crockett. Most stories ran for 13 weeks...
(1952–1987) by various artists, including Jesse MarshJesse MarshJesse Marsh was a comic book and animation artist. His main claim to fame is his work on the early Tarzan and related books for Western Publishing that saw print through Dell Comics and later Gold Key Comics. He was the first artist to produce original Tarzan comic books. Up to that time, all...
and Jack KirbyJack KirbyJack Kirby , born Jacob Kurtzberg, was an American comic book artist, writer and editor regarded by historians and fans as one of the major innovators and most influential creators in the comic book medium....
(US) - Wapsi SquareWapsi SquareWapsi Square is a slice of life/fantasy webcomic set in modern Minneapolis, "a world almost exactly like the one you want to believe you live in." It also includes multiple supernatural elements, including a psychic and a god, which contrasts with its soap opera nature...
(2001- ) by Paul "Pablo" Taylor - Wash TubbsWash TubbsWash Tubbs was a comic strip created by Roy Crane that ran from April 14, 1924 to January 10, 1988.Initially titled Washington Tubbs II, it originally was a gag-a-day strip which focused on the mundane misadventures of the title character, a bespectacled bumbler who ran a store. However, Crane soon...
(1924–1988) by Roy CraneRoy CraneRoyston Campbell Crane , who signed his work Roy Crane, was an influential American cartoonist who created the comic strip characters Wash Tubbs, Captain Easy and Buz Sawyer. He pioneered the adventure comic strip, establishing the conventions and artistic approach of that genre. Comics historian...
, merged with Captain EasyCaptain EasyCaptain Easy, Soldier of Fortune was an action/adventure comic strip created by Roy Crane that was syndicated by Newspaper Enterprise Association beginning on Sunday, July 30, 1933...
in 1949 (US) - Watch Your HeadWatch Your HeadWatch Your Head is a daily comic strip written and illustrated by Cory Thomas, focusing on the lives of six students at Oliver Otis University, a fictional Historically Black university...
(2006- ) by Cory Thomas (US) - Wayout (1964–1970) by Ken Muse (US)
- Weather Comics (1946–1970) by George Scarbo
- Webster Classics (1954–1980) by H. T. Webster
- Wee PalsWee PalsWee Pals is a syndicated comic strip about a diverse group of children, created and produced by Morrie Turner.-Background:Wee Pals first appeared on February 15, 1965. Syndicated by the Des Moines Register and Tribune Syndicate, the strip originally appeared in only 5 daily newspapers, as many...
(1965- ) by Morrie TurnerMorrie TurnerMorris "Morrie" Turner is the first nationally syndicated African-American cartoonist. Raised in Oakland, California, where he still resides, Turner is the creator of comic strip Wee Pals. He grew up in West Oakland and attended McClymonds High School; in his senior year, he moved to Berkeley to...
(US) - Wee Willie Winkie's World (1906–1907) by Lyonel FeiningerLyonel FeiningerLyonel Charles Feininger was a German-American painter, and a leading exponent of Expressionism. He also worked as a caricaturist and comic strip artist.-Life and work:...
(US) - Wee Women (1957–1994) by Mell Lazarus and later Jim Whiting (US)
- Werebears and Only Children (2007–2010) by Jennifer Barrett (CA)
- Wes Slade (1960–1982) by George Stokes (UK)
- When I Was Short (1989–1992) by Michael Fry and Guy Vasilovich (US)
- White Boy (1933–1936) by Garrett Price (US)
- Wildwood (1999–2002) by Dan WrightDan WrightJonathan Daniel Wright is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. Wright played four seasons in the majors for the Chicago White Sox....
and Tom SpurgeonTom SpurgeonTom Spurgeon is an American writer, historian and editor in the field of comics, notable for his five-year run as editor of The Comics Journal and his blog The Comics Reporter, which he launched in 2004 with site designer Jordan Raphael.-Books:...
(US) - Williams Cartoons (1928–1942) by Gluyas WilliamsGluyas WilliamsGluyas Williams was an American cartoonist, notable for his contributions to The New Yorker and other major magazines.Born in San Francisco, California, he graduated from Harvard in 1911...
- Willie and Joe (1940–1945, special reappearance in 1988 Steve Canyon farewell) by Bill MauldinBill MauldinWilliam Henry "Bill" Mauldin was a two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist from the United States...
(US) - Willie LumpkinWillie LumpkinWillie Lumpkin is a fictional supporting character in the Marvel Universe, who is best known as the mailman of the Fantastic Four in their self-titled comic book.-Newspaper comic strip:...
(1960) by Stan LeeStan LeeStan Lee is an American comic book writer, editor, actor, producer, publisher, television personality, and the former president and chairman of Marvel Comics....
and Dan DeCarloDan DeCarloDaniel S. DeCarlo was an American cartoonist best known as the artist who developed the look of Archie Comics in the late 1950s and early 1960s, modernizing the characters to their contemporary appearance and establishing the publisher's house style...
(US) - Willie Willis (1925–1948) by Robert QuillenRobert QuillenVerni Robert Quillen was an American journalist and humorist who for more than a quarter century was "one of the leading purveyors of village nostalgia" from his home in Fountain Inn, South Carolina.-Youth and early career:...
- Willy 'n Ethel (1981- ) by Joe MartinJoe Martin (cartoonist)Joe Martin is an American cartoonist.Martin is the creator of comic strips "Mister Boffo", "Porterfield", "Willy 'N Ethel" and "Cats With Hands", and author of How to Hang a Spoon. In 2000 he was featured by the Guinness Book of World Records as the "World's Most Prolific Cartoonist".- External...
(US) - Will-Yum (1953–1966) by Dave Gerard
- Win, Lose & Draw (1985- ) by Drew LittonDrew LittonDrew Litton is an American cartoonist and one of the last sports cartoonists left in the United States. His sports cartoons are featured weekly in the Chicago Tribune, as well as daily on his own website: . He is also a regular contributor for ESPN.com. He drew a daily sports cartoon, "win, lose &...
- Winky Ryatt (1962–1973) by Gene Fawcette, and later Cal AlleyCal AlleyCal Alley was the editorial cartoonist for The Commercial Appeal in Memphis, Tennessee from 1945 until 1970.-Hambone's Meditations:...
and Jack Elrod - Winnie the Pooh (1978–1988) nominally by Walt DisneyWalt DisneyWalter Elias "Walt" Disney was an American film producer, director, screenwriter, voice actor, animator, entrepreneur, entertainer, international icon, and philanthropist, well-known for his influence in the field of entertainment during the 20th century. Along with his brother Roy O...
- Winnie WinkleWinnie WinkleWinnie Winkle was an American comic strip which appeared over a 76-year span . Created by Martin Branner, who wrote the strip for over 40 years, Winnie Winkle was one of the first comic strips about working women. It was titled Winnie Winkle the Breadwinner until 1943...
(1920–1996) by Martin BrannerMartin BrannerMartin Michael Branner , known to his friends as Mike Branner, was a cartoonist who created the popular comic strip Winnie Winkle...
, and later Max VanBibber, Henry Raduta, J.K.S., and Frank BolleFrank BolleFrank Bolle is an American comic strip artist, comic book artist and illustrator.-Career:-Children's books:...
(US) - Winthrop, first titled Morty Meekle (1956–1993) by Dick Cavalli
- Witty Kitty (1929–1946) by Nina Wilcox Putnam, and later Walt Spause, L. Frank, and Carl Kuhn
- The Wizard of IdThe Wizard of IdThe Wizard of Id is a daily newspaper comic strip created by American cartoonists Brant Parker and Johnny Hart. Beginning in 1964, the strip follows the antics of a large cast of characters in a shabby medieval kingdom called "Id". From time to time, the king refers to his subjects as "Idiots"...
(1964- ) by Johnny HartJohnny HartJohnny Hart was an American cartoonist noted as the creator of the comic strip B.C. and co-creator of the strip The Wizard of Id. Hart was recognized with several awards, including the Swedish Adamson Award and five from the National Cartoonists Society...
and Brant Parker (US) - Wonder WomanWonder WomanWonder Woman is a DC Comics superheroine created by William Moulton Marston. She first appeared in All Star Comics #8 . The Wonder Woman title has been published by DC Comics almost continuously except for a brief hiatus in 1986....
(1945) by Charles Moulton and H.G. Peter (US) - Woody's World (1963–1979) by John Holm, and later Bill Potter
- Word-a-Day (1946–1979) by Mickey Bach
- Wordsmith (1976–1978) by Tim Menees
- Working Daze (2001-) by John Zakour; illustrated by Andre Noel, then Kyle Miller
- Working It Out (2001-) by Charlos GaryCharlos GaryCharlos Gary is an African-American cartoonist and comic strip author, best known for creating a series entitled Working It Out, a strip that deals with office politics in a format similar to Dilbert.- Biography :...
(US) - The World MuseumThe World MuseumThe World Museum was a full-page illustrated feature in American Sunday newspapers during the 1930s. Devised and drawn by Holling Clancy Holling, it was also known as The World Museum Dioramas....
(1937) by Holling C. HollingHolling C. HollingHolling Clancy Holling was an American author and illustrator, best known for the book Paddle-to-the-Sea, which was a Caldecott Honor Book in 1942. Paddle to the Sea won the Lewis Carroll Shelf Award in 1962...
(US) - The World of Lily WongThe World of Lily WongThe World of Lily Wong was a comic strip by Larry Feign which began in 1986, running until 2001. During its early years, it was featured in several newspapers including the The Standard and the South China Morning Post between November 1986 and May 1995; The Independent between March 1997 and...
(1986–2001) by Larry FeignLarry FeignLarry Feign , an American-born cartoonist, is best known for his comic strip The World of Lily Wong. He attended the University of California, Berkeley and Goddard College in Plainfield, Vermont, graduating with a B.A. in 1979...
(Hong Kong) - The World of the Bible (1983- ) by C. Cassel and Fred Cassel
- The World's Greatest SuperheroesThe World's Greatest SuperheroesThe World's Greatest Superheroes was a syndicated newspaper comic strip featuring DC Comics characters which ran Sunday and daily from April 9, 1978 to February 10, 1985...
(1978–1985) originally by George TuskaGeorge TuskaGeorge Tuska , who early in his career used a variety of pen names including Carl Larson, was an American comic book and newspaper comic strip artist best known for his 1940s work on various Captain Marvel titles and the crime fiction series Crime Does Not Pay, for and his 1960s work illustrating...
, Vince CollettaVince CollettaVincent Joseph Colletta was an American comic book artist and art director best known as one of industry legend Jack Kirby's frequent inkers during the 1950s-1960s period called the Silver Age of comic books...
and Marty Pasko (US) - Wright Angles (1977–1990) by Larry WrightLarry Wright (cartoonist)Larry Wright is an American cartoonist, known for his editorial cartoons published in The Detroit News. He received the National Cartoonist Society Editorial Cartoon Award for 1980 and 1984. He is also the author of the comic strips Wright Angles and Kit 'N' Carlyle.- References :...
(US) - WulffmorgenthalerWulffmorgenthalerWulffmorgenthaler is a webcomic and newspaper comic strip created by Danish writer/artist duo Mikael Wulff and Anders Morgenthaler. The name of the strip is a portmanteau created from the pair's surnames...
by Mikael Wulff and Anders MorgenthalerAnders MorgenthalerAnders Morgenthaler is a Danish comics artist, children's book author, and film director.-Biography:Morgenthaler is a graduate of Designskolen Kolding and the National Film School of Denmark...
(2000- ) (Denmark)
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- The Yellow KidThe Yellow KidThe Yellow Kid emerged as the lead character in Hogan's Alley, drawn by Richard F. Outcault, which became one of the first Sunday supplement comic strips in an American newspaper, although its graphical layout had already been thoroughly established in political and other, purely-for-entertainment...
(see Hogan's Alley) - Yenny (1988- ) by David AlvarezDavid ÁlvarezDavid Álvarez is the creator of the comic strip "Yenny" and illustrator and storyboard artist for DC Comics Looney Tunes series, Disney and other companies.-Early years:...
(Puerto RicoPuerto RicoPuerto Rico , officially the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico , is an unincorporated territory of the United States, located in the northeastern Caribbean, east of the Dominican Republic and west of both the United States Virgin Islands and the British Virgin Islands.Puerto Rico comprises an...
) - Yo, MatíasYo, MatíasYo, Matías is an Argentine comic strip, created by the cartoonist Fernando Sendra in 1993. It currently appears in the Clarín newspaper.- Characters :...
(1993- ) by Fernando SendraFernando SendraFernando Javier Sendra is an Argentine cartoonist. He is mostly known as the creator of the cartoon Yo, Matías . He is the author of over 20 books, including 10 of the Yo, Matías series. He has two sons and two daughters.He began his career as a cartoonist in 1973 working for Siete Días...
(Argentina) - Yogi BearYogi BearYogi Bear is a fictional bear who appears in animated cartoons created by Hanna-Barbera Productions. He made his debut in 1958 as a supporting character in The Huckleberry Hound Show. Yogi Bear was the first breakout character created by Hanna-Barbera, and was eventually more popular than...
(1961–1980) by Hanna-Barbera Productions - You Know Me AlYou Know Me AlYou Know Me Al is a book by Ring Lardner, and, after, a nationally-syndicated comic strip which Lardner scripted, drawn by Will B. Johnstone and Dick Dorgan...
(1922–1925) by Ring LardnerRing LardnerRinggold Wilmer Lardner was an American sports columnist and short story writer best known for his satirical takes on the sports world, marriage, and the theatre.-Personal life:...
(US) - Young Hobby Club by Cappy Dick
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- Zack Hill (2003- ) by John DeeringJohn DeeringJohn W. Deering was the subject of an experiment to observe what would happen to the human heart during death by gunshot. Deering, an American facing execution by the state of Utah for the May 1938 murder of Oliver R. Meredith Jr., volunteered to have himself hooked up to an electrocardiogram...
and John Newcombe (US) - Zanies (1977- ) by J. Maddox
- Ze General (1945–1955) by Bob Leffingwell
- Ziggy (1971- ) by Tom WilsonTom Wilson (cartoonist)Thomas Albert Wilson , better known as Tom Wilson, was an American cartoonist. Wilson was the creator of the comic strip Ziggy, which he drew from 1971 to 1987. The strip was then continued by his son, Tom Wilson, Jr.Wilson served in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955. He attended the Art Institute...
(US) - Zimmie (1912–1913)
- ZippyZippy the PinheadZippy is an American comic strip created by Bill Griffith. The character of Zippy the Pinhead initially appeared in underground publications during the 1970s...
(1976- ) by Bill Griffith (US) - ZitsZits (comic strip)Zits is a comic strip written by cartoonist Jerry Scott and illustrated by Jim Borgman about the life of Jeremy Duncan, a 16-year-old high school sophomore . The comic debuted in July 1997 in over 200 newspapers and has since become popular worldwide and received multiple awards...
(1997- ) by Jerry ScottJerry ScottJerry Scott in South Bend, Indiana. He is an American cartoonist, co-creator of Baby Blues and co-creator of Zits.-Career:...
and Jim BorgmanJim BorgmanJames Mark Borgman is an American cartoonist. He is known for his political cartoons and his nationally syndicated comic strip Zits.-Personal:...
(US)