COMICS
THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN
by Stan Lee and Larry LieberSince bitten by a radioactive spider, Peter Parker’s adventures as Spider-Man have climbed in popularity and excitement.
ARCTIC CIRCLE
by Alex HallattOscar, Ed and Gordo are three migrant penguins who leave Antarctica for a new life in the North Pole in this green-themed strip.
GOOGLE AND SNUFFY SMITH
by John RoseSnuffy Smith is a bodacious hillbilly who lives in the Appalachian town of Hootin’ Holler with his tolerant, caring wife, Weezy.
THE BRILLIANT MIND OF EDISON LEE by John
HambrockMeet Edison Lee, a 10-year-old boy genius who always has something to say about American politics and culture.
LFeaturing young black and Latino characters living in the inner city, Pulitzer-Prizewinning cartoonist Darrin Bell’s Candorville is an insightful look at family, community and race through the eyes of a young black writer.
Niklas Eriksson“seizes the day” with irreverent humor. His unique look at everyday life is populated with an odd assortment of characters, from dinosaurs and cavemen, and knights and witches, to modern-day couch potatoes and Stone Age diets.
BEETLE BAILEY
by Mort, Greg and Brian WalkerBeetle Bailey avoids both work and Sarge’s wrath while sleeping through life in uniform as the Army’s laziest private.
BETWEEN FRIENDS
by Sandra Bell-LundyThree women in their 50s find solace from the growing pains of middle age in gossip, friendship and wine.
BIZARRO
A surreal place where eyeballs hover, dynamite sizzles, upside-down birds soar and a slice of pie hides in every corner.
BLONDIE
by Dean Young and John Marshall
This enduring domestic comedy stars Blondie and Dagwood Bumstead, a happily married couple living an everyday, normal life.
CURTIS
Feisty 11-year-old Curtis and his mischievous little brother Barry are kept in line by their on-the-ball mom and frazzled dad.
DADDY DAZE
by John Kovalesk
Feel-good strip about the special relationship between a father and son, and the adventure of co-parenting.
DENNIS THE MENACE
Created by Hank Ketcham Drawn by Marcus Hamilton (D) and Ron Ferdinand (S) SP
DUSTIN by Steve Kelley and Jeff Parker
This world-famous trouble maker charms readers with his innocent mischief.
At 23, Dustin Kudlick lives at home, unmarried, unemployed and unable to see that as a problem.
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EDGE
This groundbreaking comic strip follows a hip JewishAmerican family, fueled by caffeine and gasoline, as they juggle relationships, careers and tradition at the fast pace of modern life. Online only.
CITY by Terry and Patty Laban VIEW SAMPLES
INTELLIGENT LIFE by David Reddick
Celebrating the world of geek and pop culture, Intelligent Life follows Skip, Gwen, Mike and Barry at work and at play, including a healthy dose of gaming, film, comics, TV, cosplay conventions and sports obsessions!
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FAMILY CIRCUS by Bil and Jeff Keane
Heartwarming comic with poignant truths about family.
JUDGE PARKER by Francesco Marciuliano and Mike Manley
A serial strip about a lawyer who stoically handles drama inside and outside of the courtroom.
FLASH GORDON by Jim Keefe VIEW SAMPLES R S
The intergalactic voyager’s journey through space and time never ceases to intrigue fans.
KEVIN AND KELL by Bill Holbrook
One’s a predator. One’s prey. Together, they’re a happy family in a world where animals are people, and some people eat each other. Online only.
FUNNY ONLINE ANIMALS by
K.C. GreenYour favorite memes have to come from somewhere! Meet the Funny Online Animals, the only creatures on earth more poisoned by the internet than your town’s public social page.
GEARHEAD GERTIE by Mike Smith
Gertie is a Dale Earnhardt fan first, a grandma second, a wife third, and after that, who cares? When you love race day as much as Gertie does, you’re always on the right track!
HÄGAR THE HORRIBLE by Chris Browne
Looting. Plundering. Pillaging. Making it home in time for his wife’s dinner. It’s all in a day’s work for this lovable Viking.
HI AND LOIS
Written by Brian Walker, Greg Walker, Chance Browne, and Eric Reaves
The American dream is alive and well in this family-focused strip starring the Flagstons.
LEGALIZATION NATION
Legalization Nation is a comic strip aiming to educate consumers and patients about the complexities of the emerging legal cannabis industry.
THE LOCKHORNS by Bunny Hoest and John Reiner
After decades of marriage, Leroy and Loretta Lockhorn have gotten squabbling down to a science.
MACANUDO
by Liniers
Wildly inventive, this gorgeously watercolored strip travels an imaginary universe with humor, charm and irreverence. Everything is cool!
MALLARD FILLMORE
A right-wing duck, who works as a hard-hitting TV reporter, tackles issues of the day in this conservativeleaning strip.
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SP DS VIEW SAMPLESThis well-dressed superhero uses sleight of hand, hypnosis and other magic tricks in his fight against evil-doing criminals.
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Avid environmentalist Mark Trail teaches readers to preserve nature’s three most valuable “W’s”: woods, water and wildlife.
MARVIN
by Tom Armstrong
The adults in Marvin’s life love this toddler’s mischievous antics and mature insights.
PARDON MY PLANET by Vic Lee
From dating and mating rituals to lapsed social graces, Pardon My Planet pokes fun at politically incorrect, ego-driven behavior.
MARK TRAIL by Jules Rivera SP DS 40 YEARS Celebrating
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THE PHANTOM
Written by Tony Depaul, Mike Manley (weekdays), Jeff Weigel (Sundays)
The Phantom is a silent, stealthy avenger with a patriarchal birthright to restore justice.
POPEYE by Hy Eisman DS
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MARY WORTH
by June Brigman and Karen Moy
Mary offers advice and support to characters she meets in this time honored continuity.
MUTTS
by Patrick McDonnelBest friends Earl the dog and Mooch the cat live life the way it should be, sharing friends, food and naps in this beloved strip.
ON THE FASTRACK by Bill Holbrook
Workplace woes, technology glitches and angry bosses are the norm in this droll depiction of employment at a big corporation.
PAJAMA DIARIES by
Terri Libenson
Terri Libenson’s classic semiautobiographical story of working mom Jill Kaplan, a freelance graphic designer doing her best to keep up appearances. Online only.
PRINCE VALIANT
by Thomas Yeates and Mark Schultz
Prince Valiant is a sweeping historical strip about a gallant, righteous prince and his endless quest for adventure.
PROS & CONS
by Kieran Meehan
Occupational humor centered on a lawyer, a doctor and a cop whose personal lives are often defined and colored by their day jobs.
RAE THE DOE
by Olive Brinker
Come join Rae and her adorable LGBTQ+ woodland friends as they explore coming of age as young adults in today’s world full of overwhelming challenges and very bad puns.
REX MORGAN, M.D.
by Terry Beatty
A principle-driven medical practitioner has a flawless knack for diagnosing illnesses and uncovering corruption and misconduct.
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RHYMES WITH ORANGE by
Hilary Price and Rina Piccolo
#SALES by Bill Bettwy
SAFEHAVENS
by Bill HolbrookA group of friends grow up together, from toddlers playing at Safe Havens Day Care to young adults enrolling at Havens University.
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DSTAKE IT FROM THE TINKERSONS by
Bill BettwyNothing comes easily in life, especially for the Tinkersons. But, in the rat race of life, family comes first.
TIGER by Bud Blake
by Rina Piccolo
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RSALLY FORTH
by Francesco Marciuliano and Jim Keefe
The trials and tribulations of a thriving working woman, her ever-understanding husband and their precocious preteen daughter.
TODD THE DINOSAUR
by Patrick Roberts
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SHOE
by Gary Brookins and Susie MacNelly
When not feeding at greasy spoon diner Roz’s Roost, the feathered denizens of Treetops, East Virginia, work at the local newspaper.
SIX
CHIX
by Isabella Bannerman, Bianca Xunise, Susan Camilleri Konar, Mary Lawton, Maritsa Patrinos and Stephanie Piro
Six female cartoonists reveal the quirky pleasures and challenges of everyday life as a woman in this innovative strip and panel format.
SLYLOCK FOX AND COMICS FOR KIDS
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The comical adventures of a restless 7-year-old, a 12-foot-tall, 3-ton T. Rex and the single guy in charge of his care.
TUNDRA by Chad Carpenter VIEW SAMPLES DS
Philosophical strip starring Griffy and Zippy, who represent the dual personalities of adult and child that exist in us all. VIEW
Sixteen-year-old Jeremy deals with high school, while his parents try to figure out the mysterious science of raising a teenager. VIEW SAMPLES
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CLASSIC COMICS
BRINGING UP FATHER by
Frank Johnson
Maggie and Jiggs were the first comic stars to achieve worldwide fame.
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MOOSE & MOLLY by Bob Weber Sr.
The daily misadventures of lazy and chronically out-of-work Moose, his wife, Molly, their kids and an assortment of pets.
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THE KATZENJAMMER KIDS by Hy Eisman
The longest-running strip in history stars twin boys, Hans and Fritz, who misbehave and rebel against any sort of authority.
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COLUMNS
Career coaches J.T. O’Donnell and Dale Dauten consult on workplace issues and offer advice to workers of all ages on finding job satisfaction.
CAR TALK by Ray MagliozziReaders throughout the world will benefit from the honest and humorous consumer advice about car repair.
GOOD HOUSEKEEPING INSTITUTE SAVVY CONSUMER
Researchers at one of America’s most trusted institutions inform readers on new products and innovative features, how to make intelligent purchases, smart comparison shopping, and product recommendations.
This trusted adviser is dedicated to helping readers simplify their lives with tips about lifestyle management. Heloise offers service journalism at its best.
CONTRACT BRIDGE
Once a week (on Mondays) the column features a hand that comes from a major bridge competition or was played by one of the game’s great players. On Fridays, the column offers a bridge quiz that challenges the reader’s bidding or playing skills. The champion’s strategy.
ROYAL STARS
Check in daily for a long-form dose of mystical revelations. The Royal Stars includes an in-depth look at your birthday personality and a star rating from difficult to dynamic to guide your daily decisions, along with the day’s astrological forecast.
YOUR INDIVIDUAL HOROSCOPE
Revealing daily horoscopes that give a quick glimpse into what’s in the stars for every astrological sign.
HELOISE CLASSIFIED HINTS
With this must-have package, you get a set of plug-size hints each week on five of the Classifieds marketplace’s most popular sections: real estate, recruitment, pets, automotive and garage sales.
KOVELS: ANTIQUES AND COLLECTING
byThese leading antiques experts demystify collecting. They offer up-to-date information, useful advice, historical context on readers’ antiques, and bargain-hunting tips.
THE TRAVEL TROUBLESHOOTER by
Elliott, a National Geographic travel expert and skilled consumer advocate, helps readers through the often in tractable frustrations of today’s traveler, dispensing practical advice and brokering creative solutions to customer-service problems.
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THE DR. ROIZEN COLUMN by Michael Roizen, M.D.
The Cleveland Clinic’s Dr. Michael Roizen reports on health, wellness and quality of life.
THE PEOPLE’S PHARMACY by Joe and Teresa Graedon
TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH
by Dr. Keith Roach
An informative and educational column, answering questions about infectious diseases and public health issues. Written by Dr. Keith Roach, a highly respected physician at Weill Cornell Medical College and New York Presbyterian Hospital.
SPORTS
MASTER STROKES
Each week, PGA-certified Top 100 U.S. golf instructors offer professional advice, and Phil Franké, illustrator of Golf Tips magazine, provides three illustrations.
RACING THIS WEEK
Authoritative coverage of the fast-growing and phenomenally popular sport of stock car racing, including driver rankings, cup standings, stats, series schedules and more.
ORIGINAL JOHN ALDEN KNIGHT SOLUNAR TABLES
An indispensable guide for sportsmen throughout the country.
POLITICS
COMMENTARY
By Amy Goodman and Denis MoynihanFrank analysis of politics and current affairs by investigative journalists and host of Democracy Now!
RICH LOWRYA popular pundit on the national scene and editor of National Review, Lowry has an established reputation as a hard-hitting writer and commentator.
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At least 25 perceptive, sharp and unpredictable cartoons per week from John Branch, Brian Duffy, Darrin Bell, David M. Hitch, Mike Smith, Ed Gamble, Lee Judge, Jimmy Margulies, Kirk Walters and Mike Shelton. Whatever your taste across the political and social spectrum, our talented artists will sharpen your editorial pages, websites and social media accounts.
PUZZLES + GAMES
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PREMIER SUNDAY CROSSWORD & CRYPTOQUIP
by Frank Longo
how to work it:
A X Y D L B A A X R
Challenging word puzzle, plus puzzle lovers must crack the code to decipher the mystery quotation.
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One letter stands for another. In this sample, A is used for the three L’s, X for the two O’s, etc. Single letters, apostrophes, the length and formation of the words are all hints. Each day the code letters are different.
Appeals to players of all ages. Includes Daily Cryptoquip (print only), where fans follow clues to reveal the pun.
DAILY CRYPTOQUOTES — Here’s how to work it:
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Engaging wordplay takes about an hour to finish, plus Cryptoquip (print only), where readers follow clues to decipher the pun.
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The Cryptoquip is a substitution cipher in which one letter stands for another. If you think that X equals O, it will equal O throughout the puzzle. Single letters, short words and words using an apostrophe give you clues to locating vowels. Solution is by trial and error.
WORD SLEUTH
© 2021 by King Features Syndicate, Inc.
One of the world’s most popular word games. Find hiddenwords on the horizontal, vertical or diagonal.
PUZZLES + GAMES WORD GAMES Weekly # of times per week W #
WUZZLES by Tom Ecker
The Cryptoquip is a substitution cipher another. If you think that X equals O, puzzle. Single letters, short words and give you clues to locating vowels. Solution
MY INTEREST IS IN THE FUTURE BECAUSE I AM GOING TO SPEND THE REST OF MY LIFE THERE.
A confounding word puzzle with rebus roots.
© 2021 by King Features Syndicate, Inc.
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Yesterday’s Cryptoquote:
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CONCEPTIS KAKURO CHALLENGER
It’s the space-efficient numbers game! Fill a grid with the correct digits so all rows add up the right way. Put your solving skills to the test and beat the challenge time.
CONCEPTIS CALCUDOKU
Difficulty Level 3/21
CONCEPTIS SUDOKU
Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division will never be the same with this math-teaching puzzle.
Fill empty squares so each block sums up to the number on its left or onits top.
CONCEPTIS MINI
SUDOKO
Smaller than the standard Sudoku, these sticky 6x6 puzzles are easily digestible, and appeal to adults and kids alike.
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Remember Tic-Tac-Toe? Get get 5 X’s and 0’s in every line with no more than two X’s and 0’s across or down.
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CONCEPTIS BATTLESHIPS
This single-player version of everyone’s favorite childhood game hones a player’s logic and reasoning skills.
Difficulty Level 5/03
CONCEPTIS HASHI
Connect bridges between islands according to their values, to form one interconnecting path.
CONCEPTIS PIC-A-PIX
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SUPER QUIZ
Take this Super Quiz to a Ph.D. Score 1 point for each correct answer on the Freshman Level, 2 points on the Graduate Level and 3 points on the Ph.D. Level. 5. What food can be “open-faced”? Answer________
HOCUS-FOCUS
Two similar drawings are presented, and players are challenged to find the differences.
SUPER QUIZ
Test readers’ knowledge of the world.
GRADUATE LEVEL 6. What beverage would one make using a samovar? Answer________ 7. This creamy sauce is used to top eggs Benedict. Answer________ 8. Portobellos are a type of _____. Answer________ 9. What is the “cole” in coleslaw? Answer________ 10. This advertising mascot sports a top hat, monocle, white gloves and a cane. Answer________
PH.D. LEVEL
This beverage expression is used to state that something is not what one likes.
This edible nut is also called a “filbert.”
What kind of food is squab?
Despite its name, vegetarians can eat this type
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PUZZLES + GAMES
MAZETOONS
by Joe WosReaders of all ages will love these unique hybrid illustrations that are part cartoon, part puzzle and totally fun! MazeToons features mazes with cartoon illustrations, which are integrated as part of the solvable maze.
LEARN MOREWith the number of US e-edition readers expected to grow to over 50MM by 2025, more and more publishers are investing in upgrading and expanding their e-edition products. These paginated Funny Pages packages make it easy to add fun and engaging content readers love. Available in two formats with ad positions, each package is packed with full color daily and Sunday comics and can be delivered via FTP or download.
King Features Weekly Service is a great way for weekly and monthly newspapers to increase ad revenue, reduce freelance writing costs and free staff to work on local stories. Each week, we package more than 75 comics, games and columns, and provide it in the format that is easiest for you to publish. Customize your layout or choose from four pages of paginated comics and puzzles.
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GOOD HOUSEKEEPING
Thanks to a strategic partnership with Good Housekeeping magazine, one of the country’s most trusted lifestyle publications, we’re pleased to continue to develop and offer our clients exclusive opportunities to delight readers. Available in print and digital formats, these seasonal special sections showcase a broad spectrum of topics that offer multiple ad slots and tie-in opportunities.
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With a long shelf life, our flexible Puzzle Book Premium Sections are available in tabloid and quarter fold format on a weekly, monthly or quarterly basis. Size ranges from 12 to 48 pages—or more! Fully paginated and digitally delivered.
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King Features Congratulates
Our Cartoonists on their 2021 Reubens Nominations!
Each year, the National Cartoonist Society bestows the industry’s highest honors, The Reuben Awards, to deserving artists. We’re proud to share that this year’s nominees include the artists of seven different King Features’ strips!
HONORS + ACCOLADES
DIVISIONAL AWARDS NOMINEES
DARRIN BELLDarrin Bell, the first African-American cartoonist to win the Pulitzer for Editorial Cartooning, produced some of his best work in 2020, as he covered the COVID pandemic, the 2020 election, and anti-Black violence in American with courage, relentlessness, and unsurpassed artistic skill.
STEVE KELLEY AND JEFF PARKERSteve Kelley and Jeff Parker marked their tenth anniversary on Dustin in 2020, and their work only gets better. As Gen Z comes of age, their work continues to be a relatable commentary on how growing generation gaps and growing wealth gaps impact young adults and their families today.
LINIERS
Liniers is a relative newcomer to American comic strips, but he is a legend in Argentina, where his whimsical, optimistic comic, Macanudo, began. He pairs gorgeous watercolor artwork with a sense of wonder and hope that can get even the most cynical of us through a bad day.
CARTOONIST OF THE YEAR NOMINEES
HILARY PRICE RAY BILLINGSLEY
Hilary Price, the genius behind “Rhymes With Orange” is one of the funniest people we know. She’s taken Rhymes With Orange to new heights by collaborating with Rina Piccolo, and celebrated 25 years of Rhymes With Orange in 2020! Her work is the epitome of the single panel gag today, and is famed across workplace Slack channels.
Ray Billingsley’s Curtis shows us life through the eyes of the precocious, playful Curtis Wilkins, an 11-year-old African-American boy from Harlem. In 2020, Ray and Curtis tackled the COVID epidemic’s impact on kids and families, and especially Black communities, with humor and compassion.
TERRI LIBENSON BILL GRIFFITH
Terri Libenson brings the stories of ordinary women and girls to life. In 2020, she transitioned from print syndication in order to focus on writing bestselling graphic book series for young girls, and we are honored to continue represent The Pajama Diaries, a story about a working mom raising two daughters, on Comics Kingdom.
Underground comics legend Bill Griffith first drew Zippy the Pinhead 50 years ago, and both Bill and Zippy are still going strong, bringing a pastiche of unabashed optimism, nonsense, and classic Americana to the funny pages. Bill has also created two stunning graphic nonfiction books, Invisible Ink and Nobody’s Fool.
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