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Monday, September 2, 2024

My Entry in The New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest #911

Cue the organ music, please, for The New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest #911 from the issue of September 2, 2024. My caption is shown below. The drawing is by Avi Steinberg.

"Do you really think this will scale?"

These captions didn't animate life:

"What's our next move if he can't scare off the villagers?"
"Once again, my thanks to all the little Igors."

September 14, 2024 Update: The Finalists

September 22, 2024 Update: I voted for the caption from Portland.

September 29, 2024 Update: The Winner

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Wednesday, June 3, 2020

The Cartoon Collections Caption Contest #77

Three entries are permitted in the Cartoon Collections Caption Contest #77. Mine are shown below. The drawing is by Bob Eckstein.

"Have I got a part for you!"
"Elvis is taken. Why don't you go by your father's name?"
"The doctor may have built you but I made you."

These captions weren't properly put together:

"The Times called your performance electrifying."
"I made you and I can unmake you."
"I booked you a villa. There are no castles.""
What sort of part are you looking for?"
"Don't they have summer wear in Transylvania?"
"I think you can use some time to recharge."
"Don't go getting a swelled head now."

July 10, 2020 Update: The Winner

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Saturday, October 26, 2019

Gahan Wilson's Very Good Monster

Illustrator Stephen Kroninger has submitted scans of two original drawings by Gahan Wilson. The first was donated by the artist to the P.S. 41 charity school auction some years ago:

I will be a very good monster...
Gahan Wilson

Scan courtesy of Stephen Kroninger

The second drawing was created for the twin Kroninger girls, also a while back:

"Which one of us is which?"
Gahan Wilson
Inscribed "For Hannah and Rachel"

Scan courtesy of Stephen Kroninger

Note: You can help provide care for Gahan Wilson here.

My thanks to Stephen Kroninger for providing these great images. This is his 25th contribution to this blog.

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Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Leo Cullum: The Father of the Bride of Frankenstein

I am by no means a fan of the practice of slabbing original autographs and even cartoons. I am certainly okay with using protective slabs to preserve coins, for example, and some collectible paper such as currency, stamps, and even comic books (although it's a shame not to be able to read them). So what then do I recommend when a cartoonist such as Leo Cullum embellishes and autographs a one dollar bill? Well, the cartoon should takes precedence over the paper it's drawn on, of course, so therefore I do not favor slabbing; indeed I prefer framing. Paper money collectors enthralled by the uniqueness of the item are free to disagree with me.

Leo Cullum, The Father of the Bride of Frankenstein

Now you know why they're called greenbacks.

Leo Cullum
EBay Listing Ended June 27, 2015

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LEO-CULLUM-CARTOONIST-SIGNED-DOLLAR-CERTIFIED-PAPER-MONEY-GUARANTY-/141697333629

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Leo Cullum
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A seven-day auction is decided in the final two seconds

Note: Your friendly blogger seeks scans and photographs of all manner of original art by Leo Cullum in all media. Check your wallet.

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Saturday, May 21, 2016

My Entry in the New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest #522

Here is my entry in the New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest #522 for May 16, 2016. The drawing is by Harry Bliss.

"Do you need a hand?"

I also tinkered with the following ideas in my caption laboratory:

"Could you change the size of my parts?"
"Someone from the electric company to see you."
"A Mrs. Shelley to see you."
"Igor resigned. I'm from the agency."
"Nightcap?"
"I've given the housekeeper the year off."
"I'd like my bonus early this year."

May 23, 2016 Update: The Finalists

May 29, 2016 Update: I voted for the third caption.

June 13, 2016 Update: Winning Caption

Note: Last week, Robert Leighton drew one enormous umbrella. My caption got blown inside out. See the precipitous outcome of Contest #521.

I think this Frankenstein drawing is one of the best Caption Contest cartoons I've seen. See my older posts about Harry Bliss.

Horror fans might like to see my classic posts about a cat named Frankenstein.

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Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Patrick McDonnell's Dancing Frankenstein

This lively, original artwork by Patrick McDonnell of a dancing Frankenstein monster will be sold at auction Wednesday evening. The auction will take place at BookExpo America in New York.


Patrick McDonnell, Original Artwork http://www.flickr.com/photos/silent-auction/sets/72157633528373545/

Image added May 30, 2013
http://abffesilentauction.files.wordpress.com/2013/05/event-program-2013.pdf

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Sunday, May 26, 2013

Jack Davis: Moms and Dads

Just listed on eBay is this original illustration artwork by Jack Davis entitled Moms and Dads. It was published in Mad Magazine. Bid successfully and this piece can be yours by Father's Day!