Category Archives: Rick Kirkman
Year of the fortune cookie
This year was the 67th Annual Reuben Awards dinner. In February, Tom Richmond, the president of the National Cartoonists Society informed me that I was nominated for the Reuben Award for Outstanding Cartoonist of the Year. From most … Continue reading
Filed under Announcements, Baby Blues history, Cartooning, Rick Kirkman
A career path in the rear view mirror
It recently occurred to me that I had a path toward Baby Blues even before Baby Blues existed—before I even knew I had a path. In the few years before Jerry and I became … Continue reading
Filed under Baby Blues history, Cartooning, Creative process, Drawing, Freelance, Rick Kirkman
Cartoonists Demand Action video
Baby Blues is included, along with twenty-two other cartoonists, in the latest “Demand A Plan/Demand Action” video. It’s a call to action for people and our leaders and representatives to take steps to end gun violence. There is no one particular … Continue reading
Filed under Announcements, Cartooning, Jerry Scott, Parenting, Rick Kirkman
Rick Kirkman of Baby Blues interviewed by Mr. Media
I wish I had a nickname like Mr. Media (Bob Andelman), although in my case it would probably be something like Mr. Big Nose. If you like watching other people draw—I know I sure do—or like to see a little … Continue reading
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Filed under Advice, BBXX, Cartooning, Creative process, Drawing, Jerry Scott, Rick Kirkman, Strip process
The Great Comic Strip Switcheroonie of 1997
In 1997, we organized what, to date, was the largest comics crossover in history. It was perpetrated as an April Fool’s Day prank. Forty-seven comic strips participated mostly by swapping strips for the day. Amazingly, it was a well-kept secret … Continue reading
Filed under Baby Blues history, Cartooning, Holidays, Jerry Scott, Rick Kirkman
