Cartoonist Shorts
Description: Spy vs. Spy is a wordless comic strip published in Mad magazine. It features two agents involved in stereotypical and comical espionage activities. One is dressed in white, and the other in black, but they are otherwise identical, and are particularly known for their long, beaklike heads and their white pupils and black sclera. The pair are always at war with each other, using a variety of booby traps to inflict harm on the other. The spies usually alternate between victory and defeat with each new strip. A parody of the political ideologies of the Cold War, the strip was created by Cuban expatriate cartoonist Antonio Prohías, and debuted in Mad #60, dated January 1961.
Description: Basil Wolverton (July 9, 1909 – December 31, 1978) was an American cartoonist and illustrator known for his intricately detailed grotesques of bizarre or misshapen people. Wolverton was described as "Producer of Preposterous Pictures of Peculiar People who Prowl this Perplexing Planet."
Description: Channel the golden age of animation with this retro cat and mouse chase poster, rendered in a bold mid-century cartoon style. An angry blue cat lunges at a fleeing little mouse amid dynamic action bursts and a distressed vintage texture, capturing the playful chaos of classic 1950s theatrical cartoons. A muted blue, rust orange, and cream palette paired with atomic-age typography delivers an authentic nostalgic poster feel. Perfect for fans of vintage animation, old comics, and retro pop culture, this design makes a fun gift for animators, cartoonists, and collectors of mid-century modern art. Great on graphic tees, stickers, and wall art, it adds a nostalgic streetwear edge or a playful retro accent to home decor, studios, or kids' rooms.
Description: Dive into the whimsical world of this quirky cartoon character precariously balancing on a bold purple beam. Surrounded by playful little creatures, this design bursts with vibrant colors and a charming surreal style, making it perfect for fans of unique animation and playful art. Ideal for those who appreciate humor and creativity in their everyday accessories.
Description: Spy vs. Spy is a wordless comic strip published in Mad magazine. It features two agents involved in stereotypical and comical espionage activities. One is dressed in white, and the other in black, but they are otherwise identical, and are particularly known for their long, beaklike heads and their white pupils and black sclera. The pair are always at war with each other, using a variety of booby traps to inflict harm on the other. The spies usually alternate between victory and defeat with each new strip. A parody of the political ideologies of the Cold War, the strip was created by Cuban expatriate cartoonist Antonio Prohías, and debuted in Mad #60, dated January 1961.
Description: The Queer Comics Expo launched as an annual event in 2014 as a celebration of queer culture and to promote diverse queer representation in comics, animation, and other great ways to tell stories. QCE also serves as a fundraiser for San Francisco’s Cartoon Art Museum. These tools represent those traditionally used by cartoonists: pencil, eraser, ruler, brush, dip pen & ink.
