How much of your work would you consider “top tier?” Fifty percent? Twenty percent? And speaking of the top tier, Brad and Dave also talk about the benefits of posting comics panel by panel. Next, they share their lists of cartoonists who should be considered for the Best Cartoonist of the Year at this year’s Reuben Awards. They also touch on the ethical dilemma of selling redrawn original art and the importance of original art in the collector’s market.

ON TODAY’S SHOW

• How much work is “top tier”?
• Posting panels vs pages
• Who would Brad & Dave pick for the Reuben Award?
• Redrawing pages to sell as originals?

TAKEAWAYS

• Pickleball is a fun and inclusive game that can be enjoyed by people of all ages.
• The ratio of top-tier work to average work varies for each cartoonist, but striving for improvement over time is important.
• Posting comics panel by panel is beneficial for mobile readers and helps capture new readers.
• The Reuben Award is a prestigious recognition in the cartooning industry. Nominations are based on the best work of the year.
• Sarah Anderson, the creator of Sarah’s Scribbles, should be a strong contender for the Reuben Award due to her consistent and unique voice in the industry. The hosts discuss their top picks for cartoonists who should be considered for awards
• They mention Dana Simpson’s “Phoebe and Her Unicorn,” Tauhid Bondia with “Crabgrass,” Asher Perlman, Darren Bell, Jonathan and Elizabeth from “War & Peas,” and several manga cartoonists
• They also touch on the ethical dilemma of selling redrawn original art and the importance of original art in the collector’s market