Reality Check by Dave Whamond for February 17, 2020

That is a real crime.

Yet they just don’t stop! What’s WRONG with them?!

It’s a five letter word. Maybe it’s C O M I C doesn’t pay!

Every one of us who’s ever had a creative hankering probably understands this, except for the few who make it big. For me, writing and filmmaking certainly don’t pay. Not yet. :-)

Obviously your parents didn’t pay enough for your education, Dave … one where the teachers at least taught you how to count to five.

I’m going with “Crabs”….

Dave knows that corny does pay.

The “E” in crime should have been turned.

As for me, I’m glad for the cartoons, makes my day. Love the funny papers. Keep it up!

“Cartoonists’ dirty secret is that we tend to come up with stories that involve things that are really fun to draw.” Frank Miller

“I never studied art, but taught myself to draw by imitating the New Yorker cartoonists of that day, instead of doing my homework.” Bil Keane

“Old cartoonists never retire, they just erase away.” Mort Walker

“Such is the nature of comic strips. Once established, their half-life is usually more than nuclear waste. Typically, the end result is lazy, rich cartoonists.” Berkeley Breathed

Somebody’s been looking at his bank balance.

Just demand wider distribution. Simple.

…….The Shadow knows.

Dave, if I were your boss, you’d get a raise!

Nope, but you’re close.

The dog is very funny.

Reality Check is in both local newspapers in my area. I think Whamond gets paid quite well.