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Shakespeare may have thought that the world was a stage, but from the viewpoint of our society it sometimes seems that the modern world is more like a comic strip.

Popular comics and underground ventures, political cartoons, newspaper syndicated efforts or advertising graphics grab the eye in all types of media and the streets are filled with ads and billboards showcasing the cartoonists vision.

Cartooning has played an important role in all human societies. The first cartoons were drawn on cave walls long before recorded history. Early cartoons were often attempts to educate the public about news events or political policies. In populations where reading and writing were reserved for the elite, cartoons proved the old adage that a picture is worth a thousand words. Modern publications such as Punch and the New Yorker became known for the skill of the contributing artists.

Explore the history and current state of cartooning with your guide to the best sites for comic book art, and political and editorial cartooning industry links and resources...

Comic Art Links Directory - The Yahoo! of comic art searches with 1,200 links and counting to artists, resources, conventions, image galleries, publishers and more.

Comic Book Resources - Weekly columns on humor, industry gossip, news and current issues, plus links and resources, chat and very active forums.

The Political Cartoon Society - UK-based organization offering cartoon history, listings of exhibitions & events, message board, cartoon gallery, quarterly newsletter, links.

Association of American Editorial Cartoonists - News, convention coverage, history features, online bulletin board, membership information. Check out the contests from such esteemed publications as the Washington Post and other well known media outlets...

Down the Tubes Guide to Writing Comics - Excellent insider UK-based 'how-to' on breaking in, submissions, copyright information. If you are starting out or need a boost to get your ideas on the table, the tips here will get your creativity in high gear no matter where your drawing board lives...

Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art - News and feature articles, event listing, photo galleries of festivals and exhibits, and much more on the artistic side of the cartooning business.

Cartoon Art Museum of San Francisco - Current exhibits and links to cartooning organizations, publishers, and plenty of other great resources for anyone who loves cartoons and cartooning...

How to Be a Cartoonist - A brief overview followed by a full online tutorial on breaking in, , submissions, syndicates, and maintaining a successful career in cartooning, courtesy of the National Cartoonists Society.

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