Editorial Cartoons

Trump Is No Hero

Christopher Weyant Jul 24, 2025 Dig deeper

Race

Whitewashing ‘Watchmen’

Leslie Lee / Truthdig Dec 21, 2019 There’s more than a little tragic irony in how HBO’s version of the classic comic fumbled so spectacularly on racial politics. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Superman

Jeff Danziger / Truthdig Mar 5, 2018 Dig deeper

Will the Movie ‘Black Panther’ Ignite a Revolution?

Frank Blaney / The Good Men Project Feb 6, 2018 The comic book movie has the potential to change the face of American politics. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Cold Snap

Bill Schorr, Cagle Cartoons Dec 10, 2013 Dig deeper

DC Gives Poor Excuse for Nixing Batwoman’s Lesbian Wedding

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Sep 10, 2013 The co-publisher of the iconic comic book said Batwoman can't marry the woman of her dreams because "heroes shouldn't have happy personal lives," The Independent reports. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Not So Super

David Fitzsimmons, Cagle Cartoons, The Arizona Star Jun 19, 2013 Dig deeper

Here to Save the Day? Not if You’re Gay

Staff / Truthdig Jun 1, 2012 A conservative Christian group calling itself One Million Moms is up in arms about DC Comics’ decision to reveal that one of its well-known characters is gay. The organization is demanding the publisher reverse its decision, because if Superman wants to kiss men, so will your son. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Fascism Hiding in Hollywood

Staff / Truthdig Nov 27, 2011 Comic artist Frank Miller’s recent tirade against the Occupy movement gives us a glimpse into the mind of a man made important by an entertainment culture that pushes death, selfishness, uncritical obedience to authority and simplistic notions of good and evil. Guardian columnist Rick Moody has a word for such fare: cryptofascist. (more) Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

It’s a Flipped Bird, It’s a Pain, it’s …

Mr. Fish / Truthdig Nov 22, 2011 Dig deeper

Supercommittee

Daryl Cagle, Cagle Cartoons, MSNBC.com Oct 2, 2011 Dig deeper

Do We Live in a Comic Book?

Staff / Truthdig Sep 6, 2011 This Labor Day, it's not just 25 million Americans who are out of a job. In our comic book society, not even female superheroes can find work. (more) Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )