The Duplex
By Glenn McCoy | 13.5K FollowersAbout The Duplex
Once upon a time there was a duplex where a young bachelor named Eno and his dog, Fang, shared an ultra-macho haven of beer snacks and male-bonding. Suddenly, their lives turned co-ed when Gina and her poodle, Mitzi, moved into the other half of their building. The question is, who will come out on top in Glenn McCoy's "The Duplex"?
Meet Glenn McCoy
Glenn McCoy's awards from the National Cartoonists Society (NCS) include Ruebens in a record five categories: Gag Cartoons (1996, 2002, 2005, 2009); Editorial Cartoons (1997); Newspaper Panel (2010); Greeting Card (2002, 2003, 2004, 2011); and Newspaper Strip for "The Duplex" (2004, 2011).
His cartoons have been reprinted in The New York Times, USA Today, and Newsweek. Two book collections, "Pot Shots" and "Pot Shots 2," both deal with Bill Clinton's years in office.
McCoy was born in St. Louis and began drawing at age 4. He was the cartoonist for his grade school, high school, and college newspapers. McCoy graduated in 1988 from Southern Illinois University with a B.A. in fine arts and graphic design. He became an editorial cartoonist for the Belleville (Illinois) News-Democrat. In 1990, he won a national talent search called "Create the Comics of the '90s." Soon after, he began doing gag cartoons for top magazines. In 1993, "The Duplex" was launched by Andrews McMeel Syndication. In 1999 Universal began syndicating his editorial cartoons. Andrews McMeel has published two "The Duplex" book collections.
McCoy partners with brother Gary to create the single panel cartoon "The Flying McCoys" and has designed and written for animation studios including Dreamworks SKG, Film Roman, and Disney. He has written and illustrated several children's books.
McCoy and his wife, Laura, live in Belleville with their two children.
Cast of Characters
Eno Camino
A dud with the ladies and a slacker on the job, Eno Camino weathers life's obstacles with a dose of humor—often at his own expense. With his best friend, Fang, at his side and a couple of cold brewskies in the fridge, this lovable loser attempts to make the most of his limited existence.
Fang
Eno's four-legged roommate and friend Fang is the voice of reason. Unfortunately, no one is listening. As a loyal sidekick, Fang is ever-present to help Eno in times of need and to provide timely analysis on where he went wrong. A fan of cold beer and TV, Fang dutifully assists Eno in holding court on the couch.
Gina & Mitzi
The female half of the eponymous duplex, Gina and Mitzi are what Eno and Fang could be with education, ambition, tact, and deodorant. Ironically, the boys are more comfortable with these girls than with any other individuals. Because these get-togethers often occur at Gina and Mitzi's, the ladies have nowhere to escape.
Elvin
Elvin is Eno's best human friend and his greatest admirer. After all, Elvin has gone to extreme lengths to model his own life after Eno. From drinking beer on any occasion to letting oneself go in the physique department, Eno has served as Elvin's inspiration to underachieve—and they have both made the grade.