Category Archives: newspaper comic strips

The Great Newspaper Comics Challenge Part 19

Posted on August 5, 2012 by

Because we’ve shamefully, woefully neglected our look at what’s funny in the funny pages for too long. So here goes! “Classic Peanuts” finds Lucy railing at Charlie Brown and telling him to put up his dukes and fight. Chuck raises … Continue reading →

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The Great Newspaper Comics Challenge Part 18

Posted on June 24, 2012 by

Here’s our regular look at what’s funny (or not) in the funny pages. Because Cathy left us wanting more chocolate and redundant lists of things. “Classic Peanuts” shows Lucy walking past Linus, in I’ve-got-my-blanket-and-I’ve-tuned-out-the-world mode, and hearing music. She whips … Continue reading →

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The Great Newspaper Comics Challenge Part 17

Posted on June 17, 2012 by

Here’s our regular look at what’s funny in today’s newspaper comics pages. Because nobody wants to hear Charlie Brown scream “AAUGH!” again. “Classic Peanuts” has one for anyone old enough to remember the kind of skates you strapped onto the … Continue reading →

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The Great Newspaper Comics Challenge Part 16

Posted on June 10, 2012 by

Hey kids! It’s our recurring look at what’s funny (or not) in today’s funny pages. Cause “Tarzan and the Fire Gods” certainly wasn’t the high point of the newspaper comic reading experience, was it? “Classic Peanuts” looks, at first glance, … Continue reading →

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The Great Newspaper Comics Challenge Part 15

Posted on June 3, 2012 by

It’s a very special time! No, Calvin, not bath time! It’s time for our regular look at what’s funny in newspaper comic strips. Because surely all the fun didn’t go out of the funny pages when Opus left “Bloom County” … Continue reading →

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The Great Newspaper Comics Challenge Part 14

Posted on May 27, 2012 by

Our regular look at newspaper comic strips. Because surely modern-day comics can top “Superman” building a guy a house! “Classic Peanuts” shows Snoopy rooting for his “bird tenants” to learn to fly. Once again, Snoopy is surrounded by little blue … Continue reading →

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The Great Newspaper Comics Challenge Part 13

Posted on May 20, 2012 by

Our regular look at what’s funny in the funny pages. Because surely “Rex Morgan, MD,” didn’t take the prescription for fun with him when he left? In “Zits,” the mom tells the teenage son to bring all the dirty dishes … Continue reading →

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The Great Newspaper Comics Challenge Part 12

Posted on May 13, 2012 by

It’s our weekly look at what’s funny in the funny pages. Because surely we’re still enjoying the “tip of the hat” from “They’ll Do It Every Time.” “Classic Peanuts” gets an “awww” from us this Mother’s Day. Charlie Brown calls … Continue reading →

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The Great Newspaper Comics Challenge Part 11

Posted on April 29, 2012 by

It’s time for our weekly look at newspaper comics. Because surely the funnies didn’t stop being funny when ads for Camels ran alongside “Blondie and Dagwood.” Hey kids! Cigarettes! “Classic Peanuts” finds Charlie Brown walking along after the little red-haired … Continue reading →

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The Great Newspaper Comics Challenge Part 10

Posted on April 22, 2012 by

In which we look at today’s comics page offerings. Because we can depend on “Batman” for all our laughs anymore. “Classic Peanuts” shows Charlie Brown’s frustrations when his all-girl outfield leaves during a game to attend a tea party. Snoopy … Continue reading →

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