Comics
Gasoline Alley ®
Gasoline Alley, the first comic to have its characters age in real time, uses gentle humor to make astute observations on small-town living and modern family life.
Available: International, U.S. & Canada
Gil Thorp ®
The perfect bridge between the worlds of ever-expanding big-time sports and the slower-paced times (despite being an accelerating object of fanatical devotion) of high school sports is Tribune Media Services’ classic and newly updated comic strip Gil Thorp, the “Friday Night Lights” of the funny pages. With sharp, contemporary story lines and new, graphically outstanding artwork, Gil Thorp takes readers into the halls of Milford High School, where the legendary Thorp himself is an example of what high school coaches can be on their best days.
Available: International, U.S. & Canada
Loose Parts
Blazek exposes the peculiar thoughts that ooze from every man, woman and animal. Whether mocking management or revealing the secrets behind the Big Bang theory, Loose Parts gives readers a quirky, funny moment each day. Reach readers 18-34. Also available as a strip.
Available: International, U.S. & Canada
Love Is...
A heart-warming panel that explores the characteristics of love. Readers enjoy this wildly popular comic because of its innocence and simplicity. Great for classifieds. Also available in Spanish.
Available: International, U.S. & Canada
Pluggers
America's first interactive, reader-participation comic, Pluggers chronicles the hardworking people the world depends on. They represent the 80 percent of humanity who unceremoniously keep plugging along, balancing work, play and family life. Available in color and black & white.
Available: International, U.S. & Canada
Sylvia
Sylvia's sly observations catch readers off guard, provoking laughter as they explore larger issues. Opinionated, yet humorous, she often holds court on politics and cultural issues before they hit readers' radar. Her prickly commentary will raise your comics page to a new level-and keep readers coming back for more.
Available: International, U.S. & Canada
The Middletons
The Middletons is a gentle spoof on the realities of middle-class America. The cast of characters features Morris and Midge Middleton, the archetypical suburban family, and their next-door neighbors, The Wades.
Available: International, U.S. & Canada
Licensing and Reprints
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