King Features 2023 Directory

COMICS

Celebrating

45 YEARS

Celebrating

15 YEARS

THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN

by Stan Lee and Larry Lieber

Since bitten by a radioactive spider, Peter Parker’s adventures as Spider-Man have climbed in popularity and excitement.

ARCTIC CIRCLE

by Alex Hallatt

Oscar, Ed and Gordo are three migrant penguins who leave Antarctica for a new life in the North Pole in this green-themed strip.

BARNEY GOOGLE AND SNUFFY SMITH

by John Rose

Snuffy 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 Hambrock

Meet Edison Lee, a 10-year-old boy genius who always has something to say about American politics and culture.

CANDORVILLE

by Darrin Bel

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.

CARPE DIEM

by Niklas Eriksson

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 Walker

Beetle 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-Lundy

Three women in their 50s find solace from the growing pains of middle age in gossip, friendship and wine.

BIZARRO

by Wayno and Dan Piraro

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

by Ray Billingsley

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)

This world-famous trouble maker charms readers with his innocent mischief.

DUSTIN

by Steve Kelley and Jeff Parker

At 23, Dustin Kudlick lives at home, unmarried, unemployed and unable to see that as a problem.

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REUBEN AWARD WINNER

EDGE CITY

by Terry and Patty Laban

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.

THE FAMILY CIRCUS

by Bil and Jeff Keane

Heartwarming comic with poignant truths about family.

FLASH GORDON

by Jim Keefe

The intergalactic voyager’s journey through space and time never ceases to intrigue fans.

Celebrating

70 YEARS

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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JUDGE PARKER

by Francesco Marciuliano and Mike Manley

A serial strip about a lawyer who stoically handles drama inside and outside of the courtroom.

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.

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FUNNY ONLINE ANIMALS

by K.C. Green

Your 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.

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LEGALIZATION NATION

by Box Brown

Legalization Nation is a comic strip aiming to educate consumers and patients about the complexities of the emerging legal cannabis industry.

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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

by

Bruce

Tinsley with Guest Artist Loren Fishman

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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REUBEN AWARD WINNER

MANDRAKE THE MAGICIAN

by Fred Fredericks

This well-dressed superhero uses sleight of hand, hypnosis and other magic tricks in his fight against evil-doing criminals.

MARK TRAIL

by Jules Rivera

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.

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.

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POPEYE by Hy Eisman

Spinach-loving Popeye and iconic characters Olive Oyl, Swee’Pea, Bluto and Wimpy star in this legendary comic strip.

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 McDonnel

Best 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.

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Celebrating

85 YEARS

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.

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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.

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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

Rhymes with Orange casts a glorious spotlight on life’s everyday minutiae and enables us to laugh at all of our quirky foibles.

#SALES

by Bill Bettwy

The staff of ShipIt, Inc., aren’t the world’s worst employees, but they sure are working on it. Join these hapless sales reps for business tips and office humor. Online only.

SAFE HAVENS

by Bill Holbrook

A 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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TAKE IT FROM THE TINKERSONS

by Bill Bettwy

Nothing comes easily in life, especially for the Tinkersons. But, in the rat race of life, family comes first.

TIGER

by Bud Blake

A warm glimpse at the wonders of childhood seen through the eyes of a boy named Tiger and his scrappy friends.

TINA’S GROOVE

by Rina Piccolo

What do you get when you mix quirky co-workers, questionable customers and a sensible, lovable career waitress? The answer is Tina’s Groove—the comic strip that delivers quick wit, lively humor and lots of laughs. Online only.

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Celebrating

40 YEARS

Celebrating

45 YEARS

SALLY 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.

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,

Celebrating

35 YEARS

TODD THE DINOSAUR

by Patrick Roberts

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

Humorous chronicles of the outdoor-oriented culture of America’s Last Frontier. For sale internationally only.

SLYLOCK FOX AND COMICS FOR KIDS

by Bob Weber Jr.

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.

A cast of furry characters solve mysteries and teach young readers about art, nature, pets and health.

Celebrating

25 YEARS

ZIPPY THE PINHEAD

by Bill Griffith

Philosophical strip starring Griffy and Zippy, who represent the dual personalities of adult and child that exist in us all.

ZITS

by Jim Borgman and Jerry Scott

Sixteen-year-old Jeremy deals with high school, while his parents try to figure out the mysterious science of raising a teenager.

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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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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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Celebrating

45 YEARS

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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SAM & SILO

by Jerry Dumas

Buddies Sam and Silo remind readers of a simpler time as they enjoy life in their charming, nostalgic town.

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COLUMNS

BUSINESS + FINANCE

J.T. & DALE TALK JOBS

by Dale Dauten and J.T. O’Donnell

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.

LIFESTYLE + ADVICE

CAR TALK

by Ray Magliozzi

Readers 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.

HINTS FROM HELOISE

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.

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.

INDIVIDUAL

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

TROUBLESHOOTER

by Terry and Kim Kovel 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.

These leading antiques experts demystify collecting. They offer up-to-date information, useful advice, historical context on readers’ antiques, and bargain-hunting tips.

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THE TRAVEL

by Christopher Elliott

by Steve Becker

ROYAL

by Georgia Nicols

YOUR

HOROSCOPE by Mecca Woods

MIND + BODY FITNESS

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

Accurate information and expert advice on alternative health care, prescription and over-the-counterdrugs.

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.

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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

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.

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A popular pundit on the national scene and editor of National Review, Lowry has an established reputation as a hard-hitting writer and commentator.

RICH LOWRY

Frank analysis of politics and current affairs by investigative journalists and host of Democracy Now!

and Denis Moynihan

PUZZLES + GAMES

JOSEPH CROSSWORD & CRYPTOQUOTE

Challenging word puzzle, plus puzzle lovers must crack the code to decipher the mystery quotation.

SHEFFER CROSSWORD & CRYPTOQUIP

Appeals to players of all ages. Includes Daily Cryptoquip (print only), where fans follow clues to reveal the pun.

PREMIER SUNDAY CROSSWORD & CRYPTOQUIP by Frank Longo

Dynamic DoubleCross

Engaging wordplay takes about an hour to finish, plus Cryptoquip (print only), where readers follow clues to decipher the pun.

Dynamic DoubleCross

WORD SLEUTH

One of the world’s most popular word games. Find hiddenwords on the horizontal, vertical or diagonal.

WUZZLES by Tom Ecker

A confounding word puzzle with rebus roots.

TRIPLE PLAY MINI-PUZZLES P D P D P D P D P P D Weekly # of times per week

W # P D Print Digital

Dynamic DoubleCross

Dynamic DoubleCross

Micro Crossword

By Helene Hovanec

PLAY

Elizabeth C. Gorski

NUMBER + LOGIC PUZZLES

By Dave Green

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.

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Fill empty squares so each block sums up to the number on its left or onits top.

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SUPER QUIZ

Two similar drawings are presented, and players are challenged to find the differences.

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.

Subject: FOOD & DRINK (e.g., The Bible states that God gave this food to the Israelites in the desert. Answer: Manna.)

FRESHMAN LEVEL

1. Milk with the cream removed.

Answer________

2. “We all scream for ____.”

Answer________

3. What type of vegetable is a Yukon Gold?

Answer________

SUPER QUIZ STRATEGY

4. What legume is described as being “black-eyed”?

Answer________

5. What food can be “open-faced”?

Answer________

GRADUATE LEVEL

6. What beverage would one make using a samovar?

PH.D. LEVEL

11. This beverage expression is used to state that something is not what one likes.

Answer________

12. This edible nut is also called a “filbert.”

Answer________

13. What kind of food is squab?

Answer________

14. Despite its name, vegetarians can eat this type of tomato.

Answer________

15. This choice steak is cut from the thick end of a sirloin.

Answer________

ANSWERS: 1. Skim milk. 2. Ice cream. 3. Potato. 4. Peas or beans. 5.

Sandwich. 6. Tea. 7. Hollandaise. 8. Mushroom. 9. Cabbage. 10. Mr. Peanut (Planters). 11. Not my cup of tea. 12. Hazelnut. 13. Pigeon (young). 14. Beefsteak tomato. 15. Porterhouse.

SCORING:

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________

Test readers’ knowledge of the world. 6

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SUDOKU

The logic puzzle that inspired a worldwide craze in six varieties: Classic, Sum, Diagonal, Irregular, Mega and Multi.

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MAZETOONS

by Joe Wos

Readers 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.

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NEWS

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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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NATIONAL CARTOONIST SOCIETY REUBEN AWARDS 2022

King Features Congratulates

Our Cartoonists!

RAY BILLINGSLEY – CURTIS

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.

WINNER Newspaper Comic Strips

JOHN HAMBROCK - THE BRILLIANT MIND OF EDISION LEE

Since 2006, John Hambrock’s The Brilliant Mind of Edison Lee has offered a refreshing and disarming view of our world from the perspective of a precocious 10-year old child who is both a brilliant genius and an eternal optimist.

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HILARY PRICE – RHYMES WITH ORANGE

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.

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