Al Goodwyn's Short Term Absence

Al doesn't live in the DC area anymore, but ComicsDC considers him an alumni and sends our condolences.

 

From: Goodwyn Cartoons 

I’ll be taking a small break from cartooning.

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	Goodwyn Short Term Absence Al Goodwyn Apr 20 I’ll be taking a small break from cartooning. Last week my mother passed away at the age of 89 from pneumonia. She’ll be missed, especially her love for her family, sense of humor, sharp intelligence, and love for her country. Thanks for reading Al Goodwyn's Political (a)Musings! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. For more of Al’s cartoons, visit Goodwyn Cartoons and Illustrations. Contact Creators Syndicate for newspaper or magazine cartoon use.

Al Goodwyn wins DC Society of Professional Journalists' Dateline Awards for editorial cartooning

While being excoriated in South Carolina for his cartoons, Al Goodwyn was winning a Washington, D.C., Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists's Dateline Award for journalism excellence.

Editorial Cartoon
Winner: Al Goodwyn,The Free Lance-Star of Fredericksburg, Goodwyn editorial cartoons
Finalist: Alexander Hunter, The Washington Times, Hunter editorial cartoons

Fredericksburg's Free Lance-Star is one of his clients that published the three cartoons in his submission in 2019.

Brigitta Blair's year in review, Clay Jones' 2025 best cartoons, Al Goodwyn's 2025 best cartoons, and Carolyn Belefski's library card debut

2025 Recap: Losing My Creative Spark & Achieving a Childhood Dream

 Brigitta Blair

Brigitta's Blurbs Dec 31, 2025
https://brigittablair.substack.com/p/2025-recap-losing-my-creative-spark

Best of 2025: My best cartoons from 2025 chosen by readers (mostly)

 Clay Jones  

Claytoonz  Dec 31, 2025 
 https://claytoonz.substack.com/p/best-of-2025

The Best of 2025

Al Goodwyn

 Goodwyn Cartoons /Al Goodwyn's Political (a)Musings Dec 31, 2025

https://algoodwyn.substack.com/p/the-best-of-2025

Fairfax County Public Library will offer new card designs in new year

By Angela Woolsey

 December 29, 2025

https://www.ffxnow.com/2025/12/29/fairfax-county-public-library-will-offer-new-card-designs-in-new-year/

Al Goodwyn joins GoComics

D.D. beat me to the story, after Al's website posted a note last week, but he was graceful enough to link to my site as well.

GoComics Adds Al Goodwyn Editorial Cartoons

 by D. D. Degg

November 1, 2020

https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2020/11/01/gocomics-adds-al-goodwyn-editorial-cartoons/

Cartoonist Studio contestant Al Goodwyn interviewed

Meet a Local Cartoonist: A Chat With Al Goodwyn
 by Mike Rhode on Apr. 4, 2011
http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/artsdesk/books/2011/04/04/meet-a-local-cartoonist-a-chat-with-al-goodwyn/

 

Al Goodwyn takes 2nd place in Green Eyeshade Awards

Editorial Cartoon / Newspapers

• First Place: Freelance – Robert Ariail, 2019 cartoons
• Second Place: Aiken Standard – Al Goodwyn, Al Goodwyn Collection
• Third Place: Chattanooga Times Free Press – Clay Bennett, The Editorial Cartoons of Clay Bennett

Since 1950, The Green Eyeshades have recognized the very best journalism in the southeastern United States – which now includes print, television, radio, and online.

http://www.greeneyeshade.org/2020-winners/

Thanks to DD Degg of the Daily Cartoonist for spotting this.

New political blog from cartoonist Al Goodwyn (and a friend)

The site is https://confederacyofdrones.com/

Here's a quote from their 'about' page:

Al Goodwyn of Washington, DC and Jeff Newman of South Carolina bring you their blog, Confederacy of Drones.  They expose the bias, hyperbole and out-right lies that prey on the gullible, the lazy, and the gimme-free-stuff sucklers.  And they often try to do it with a sense of humor.

How did they come up with the name Confederacy of Drones?  The confederacy of drones is the mindless segment of the population that blindly accepts the media, allows others to do their thinking and worships at the celebrity alter.

So enjoy the blog and if you have thoughts, praise or disgust, you can reach Al and Jeff at confederacyofdrones@gmail.com.  Al provides the cartoons and illustrations, plus you can see a wide range of his work at: http://goodwyn.wix.com/cartoons

Al Goodwyn becomes the latest editorial cartoonist to upset a newspaper

Al's a personal friend of ComicsDC, and while I personally may not agree with his politics and cartoons,* he's a good guy, not a troll, and was doing a cartoonist's job in raising issues via a comic. I think the newspaper should have had the courage of its convictions to stand by him since the editors knew they hired a conservative cartoonist, and this cartoon isn't any more extreme than others they've run from Al.

I've included the note that he sent to the Daily Cartoonist too.

Newspaper Apologizes For Divisive Cartoon

  by D. D. Degg
June 11, 2020

http://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2020/06/11/newspaper-apologizes-for-devisive-cartoon/

The Daily Cartoonist contacted Al Goodwyn, who was kind enough to respond:

Thanks, DD. I appreciate you reaching out. The cartoon was not intended to be hurtful; however, clearly it was. I wanted to be respectful with the depiction of the woman and children, portraying their care for each other as sincere and the concern on their faces indicative of the current racial strife they face. My intent in the cartoon was to project the Democrat party lacking in care and effective measures, yet continuing to be supported. I stand by that intended message. I've had emails from those offended which have allowed me to have lengthy, respectful conversations with them on the cartoon's subject. Those conversations have given me a feel for the elements of the cartoon that were offensive and I'll take that lesson into future cartoons. Sincerely, Al.

Seneca Journal slammed for controversial cartoon; paper apologizes

• Brookley Cromer, Matthew Ablon
• June 10 2020
• https://www.foxcarolina.com/news/seneca-journal-slammed-for-controversial-cartoon-paper-apologizes/article_7a58a882-ab97-11ea-9a04-f3826e1a011a.html

We're Sorry

Seneca Journal

https://upstatetoday.com/2020/06/10/our-apologies/

*for the record, I also don't agree with Mike Flugennock who we run regularly here.

Al Goodwyn wins award for Aiken Standard cartoons

Standard, Star win 18 awards from South Carolina Press Association

• STAFF REPORT
• Apr 6, 2019
• https://www.aikenstandard.com/news/standard-star-win-awards-from-south-carolina-press-association/article_74b14fe4-57ae-11e9-b4de-6fd5e1954623.html

Also winning first place is Aiken Standard cartoonist, Al Goodwyn, in the Cartoon category. Among the winning entries by Goodwyn was his cartoon on overcrowding at the Aiken County Animal Shelter, which he donated to the shelter following publication.

Al Goodwyn Cartoons 6/9/20

Al Goodwyn has another roundup at Goodwyn Cartoons 6/9/20

New children's book illustrated by Al Goodwyn

From the Confederacy of Drones newsletter:

This full-color illustrated book, "Help! Mom! The Swamp is in my School" is a hilarious and fun way to teach children the dangers of socialism. You'll find all of your favorite liberal characters applying their own brand of socialism as the kids attempt a bake sale.

It's written by Katharine DeBrecht and illustrated by our own Al Goodwyn. Readers can follow brothers Tommy and Lou and other kids from Bradford Plymouth School as they try to earn money for their school supplies.

The book is available to pre-order here.

Al Goodwyn's latest cartoon newsletter

Al Goodwyn's latest cartoon newsletter is out.

Al Goodwyn moves into finals of comics contest

Al Goodwyn writes in:

Just got word that I've made it to the finals in this contest.  There are 15 cartoonists left.  Voting will continue this week and then a winner will be announced by the judges on May 10th. Here's the link to what they call the Amateur Cubicle where I have quite a few of my cartoons posted: http://tinyurl.com/3o4tzos

Al Goodwyn is still in Cartoonist Studio contest

Al Goodwyn wrote in:

Just wanted you to know that the contest is still progressing.  So far I've made it into Round 7 of this 10 Round competition.  They've eliminated 70 cartoonists so far.

Here's the link to this week's entry of mine:http://tinyurl.com/6y9llrn

Here's the link to what they call the Amateur Cubicle where I have quite a few of my cartoons posted:http://tinyurl.com/3o4tzos

Pat Oliphant at WHHA Holiday Book Fair yesterday

by Bruce Guthrie

I went to the White House Historical Association's Holiday Book Fair. 

I was there for two people -- Pat Oliphant and Peter Waddell -- and both were there.  (Another artist who was there, John Hutton, was also drawing Presidents so it was interesting to have three different artists with three totally different approaches to drawing presidents.)

 

He wasn't drawing anything other than his Punk character.  I asked him how he felt not doing much drawing in the age of Donald Trump and he said that he didn't enjoy drawing Trump.  He said that it was hard to draw a caricature of someone who was already a caricature. Living in New Mexico now, he noted he was afraid the event was going to be cancelled due to the predicted snow storm. 

During the 3-ish hours I was there, [local cartoonists] Al Goodwyn and Joe Sutliff came by.

Some pics.  More on http://www.bguthriephotos.com/graphlib.nsf/keys/2018_12_10A_WHHA_Book_Fair

Pat Oliphant and Susan Conway

Pat Oliphant and Al Goodwyn

Pat Oliphant and Joe Sutliff

 

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Contest Result from Al Goodwyn

Al Goodwyn just wrote in-

Well I found out that I didn't win the Cartoonist Studio contest.  In spite of that, it was a fun ride and I really appreciate your support and interest.  I was fortunate to make it all the way to the end which made it that much more enjoyable.

Al Goodwyn available on ArcaMax

ArcaMax, an email service for cartooning (among other things) picked up local cartoonist Al Goodwyn at the start of the year: https://www.arcamax.com/politics/editorialcartoons/algoodwyn/s-2163520

Al Goodwyn's editorial cartoon newsletter

A new issue of Al Goodwyn's editorial cartoon newsletter has come out. It's really an email product, but you can see it here.

Al Goodwyn in International Day to End Impunity contest

 Northern Virginia cartoonist Al Goodwyn writes in:

If you have a moment check out Day to End Impunity.  I have a cartoon in their contest that can be voted on with "likes."  If you like their page, you can like my cartoon.

The site:
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.474699385907345.103682.251673968209889&type=1

My "squeezed globe" cartoon:
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=474704755906808&set=a.474699385907345.103682.251673968209889&type=3&theater

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 12/31/2025

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Maidenberg, Mike. 1995. So Long, Calvin and Hobbes, it was awesome. Grand Forks Herald (December 31). Scan online at https://www.dailycartoonist.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/calvin-and-hobbes-Grand_Forks_Herald_1995_12_31_18-768x582.jpg

Moon, Troy. 1995. (Sigh!) Why can't life be like the funny papers? Readers will miss Calvin & Hobbes' whimsical wit and wisdom. Pensacola News Journal (December 31): 1E, 3E. Partial scan online at https://www.dailycartoonist.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/calvin-and-hobbes-Pensacola_News_Journal_1995_12_31_49-768x927.jpg

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Parsons, Grant. 1995. Calvin and Hobbes ready to take one last transmogrifier ride. News and Observer (December 31): 1A, 10A. Partial scan online at https://www.dailycartoonist.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/calvin-and-hobbes-The_News_and_Observer_1995_12_31_1.jpg

England, Dan. 1995. Drawing to a Close: Artistic creator of "Calvin and Hobbes' retires successful comic strip today. Salina Journal (December 31): B1, 8. Partial scan online at https://www.dailycartoonist.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/calvin-and-hobbes-The_Salina_Journal_1995_12_31_Page_9-768x928.jpg

Woolley, Bryan / Dallas Morning News. 1995. Calvin and Hobbes comic strip comes to an end. Greenville News (December 31). Scan online at https://www.dailycartoonist.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/calvin-and-hobbes-The_Greenville_News_1995_12_31_Page_34-768x632.jpg

Robison, Ken. 1995. Bye, Buddies! The wit and wisdom of Calvin and Hobbes. Fresno Bee (December 31): E1, 5. Partial scan online at https://www.dailycartoonist.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/calvin-and-hobbes-The_Fresno_Bee_1995_12_31_47-673x1024.jpg

Hughes, Dick. 1995. A goodbye to an old friend [Calvin and Hobbes]. Central New Jersey Home News (December 31). Scan online at https://www.dailycartoonist.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/calvin-and-hobbes-The_Central_New_Jersey_Home_News_1995_12_31_27-768x725.jpg

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Unknown. 1926. ["George Herriman, creator of 'Krazy Kat,' is now drawing a new Sunday comic page called 'Us Husbands,' for the King Features Syndicate, New York"]. Editor and Publisher 58 (34; January 16): 43. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1926-01-16_58_34/page/42/mode/2up

Prange de Oliveira, Djamilia. 2025. Barbie's inspiration was a fictional German call girl [Reinhard Beuthien, Lilli comic strip]. DW (August 13): https://www.dw.com/en/barbies-inspiration-was-a-fictional-german-call-girl/a-73623112

Degg, D. D. 2025. 30 Years Ago: Calvin and Hobbes Ends. Daily Cartoonist (December 31): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2025/12/31/30-years-ago-calvin-and-hobbes-ends/

Burlingame, Russ. 2025. Ryan Coogler shares Black Panther 2's original story. The Beat (December 31): https://www.comicsbeat.com/ryan-coogler-shares-black-panther-2s-original-story/

Beat staff. 2025. DC Round-Up: The 10 Best DC Comics of 2025. The Beat (December 31): https://www.comicsbeat.com/dc-round-up-the-10-best-dc-comics-of-2025/

Morris, D. et al. 2025. The Marvel Rundown: The Best Marvel Comics of 2025. The Beat (December 31): https://www.comicsbeat.com/the-marvel-rundown-the-best-marvel-comics-of-2025/

Beat staff. 2025. Wednesday Comics Reviews: Books you may have missed in 2025. The Beat (December 31): https://www.comicsbeat.com/wednesday-comics-reviews-books-you-may-have-missed-in-2025/

MacDonald, Heidi. 2025. The Beats 2025-2026 Creator Survey Part 3: Favorite comics shops around the world. The Beat (December 31): https://www.comicsbeat.com/the-beats-2025-2026-creator-survey-part-3-favorite-comics-shops-around-the-world/

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Richards, Jon. 2025. Our Favorite Jon Richards Cartoons of 2025. WhoWhatWhy (December 30): https://whowhatwhy.org/cartoon/our-favorite-jon-richards-cartoons-of-2025/

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Johnston, Rich. 2025. How A Pottery Collection Saved Mile High Comics From Being Closed Down: Chuck Rozanski tells us how a pottery collection saved Mile High Comics from being closed down by the banks. Bleeding Cool (December 30): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/how-a-pottery-collection-saved-mile-high-comics-from-being-closed-down/

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Blair, Brigitta. 2025. 2025 Recap: Losing My Creative Spark & Achieving a Childhood Dream. Brigitta's Blurbs (December 31): https://brigittablair.substack.com/p/2025-recap-losing-my-creative-spark

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Koterba, Jeffrey. 2025. Koterba's Best 25 of '25: With a couple of bonus toons. Jeffrey Koterba (December 30): https://jeffreykoterba.substack.com/p/koterbas-best-25-of-25-d22

Degg, D. D. 2025. A Man Martin Pop-Up. Daily Cartoonist (December 30): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2025/12/30/a-man-martin-pop-up/

Boyd, Robert. 2024. Best Comics of 2024: Maurice Vellekoop, Igort, and Charles Burns. The Great God Pan Is Dead (December 20): https://thegreatgodpanisdead.substack.com/p/best-comics-of-2024

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Sheriff, Amanda. 2025. Creator Profile: George Kashdan. Scoop (December 30): https://www.overstreetaccess.com/creator-profile-george-kashdan/

Snyder, Scott. 2025. 2025 in Review: Going over this year and giving some craft advice as we go into 2026! Our Best Jackett Newsletter (255; December 31): https://bestjackettpress.substack.com/p/newsletter-255-2025-in-review

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Rosner, Elias. 2025. "Punisher MAX" One-Shots with Sebastian Girner: or, Listening to a Podcast Not Made By God. Make Mine Multiversity (140; December 31): https://art19.com/shows/make-mine-multiversity/episodes/1caaacec-ba30-4c50-ae0f-5bfd7725dabc and https://rss.art19.com/episodes/1caaacec-ba30-4c50-ae0f-5bfd7725dabc.mp3

Kaunzner, Ulrike and Terry Chang. 2025. In Conversation With Liza Donnelly: Drawing Power, Humor, and Women's Lives Into View. Two Moons (December): https://twomoonshealth.co/blogs/all/liza-donnelly-on-womens-humor-and-visibility

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