Top Ten Cartoons of the Week – October 17, 2020

Post author By Daryl Cagle
Post date October 17, 2020

Here are our most reprinted cartoons of last week (October 10th, through October 17th, 2020). As usual, no drawings of President Trump were popular with newspaper editors. Typically 20% of the cartoons get 80% of the reprints; this week it is more like 10% of the cartoons getting 90% of the reprints as less popular cartoons got little or no ink and editors flocked to the same cartoons.

My own cartoon from last Sunday was #1 this week, by a big margin; in fact, it is the most reprinted cartoon since we starting keeping comparative download stats from subscribing newspaper editors at the beginning of the year.

Dave Whamond also stood well above the crowd with a #2 cartoon that would have been a strong #1 in any other week. Dave and I both had two cartoons on the Top Ten this week. Congratulations to the other cartoonists who made the unusually hot Top Ten this week, Dave Fitzsimmons, Steve Sack, Dave Granlund, Rick McKee, Kevin Siers and RJ Matson.

Our Top Ten is a measure of how many editors choose to reprint each of our cartoons, from the 62 cartoonists in our CagleCartoons.com syndication package. Just about half of America’s daily, paid circulation newspapers (around 700 papers) subscribe to CagleCartoons.com.

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#1

My own cartoon nabbed first place this week (and this year, so far), outpacing the pack by a big margin. See the Daryl Cagle archive.

#2

Dave Whamond had a #2 cartoon that was unusually popular with editors; it is Dave’s first of two cartoons in the Top Ten.

#3

Dave Fitzsimmons takes 3rd place. It looks like “Halloween in these crazy times” is what editors want.

#4

Dave Whamond takes 4th place with his second of two cartoons in the Top Ten.

#5

RJ Matson nabs 5th place as Republicans get closer to killing Obamacare.

#6

My own “Halloween in these crazy times” cartoon is tied for 6th place. See the Daryl Cagle archive.

#6

Rick McKee shares 6th place with his “Halloween in these crazy times” cartoon.

#8

Dave Granlund takes 8th place with another “Halloween in these crazy times” cartoon.

#9

Steve Sack takes 9th place.

#10

And Kevin Siers takes the ten spot with a COVID “these crazy times” cartoon.

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COVID Halloween

Post author By Daryl Cagle
Post date October 15, 2020

Halloween cartoons are always popular, and this year it will be a COVID Halloween. I’m a little early with my new cartoon, but I’m far from the first this year. I expect there will be many more. See my archive.

Dave Whamond’s Halloween Grinch cartoon is crazy popular with editors, and has a shot at #1 on this week’s Top Ten.

Dave Granlund’s COVID Halloween cartoon is crazy popular too.

Our realistic, Dutch, CagleCartoonist, Bart van Leeuwen made a great Halloween Grim Reaper Trump.

We’ll post some more Halloween cartoons when we have a good batch.

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Top Ten Cartoons of the Week – October 10, 2020

Post author By Daryl Cagle
Post date October 10, 2020

Here are our most reprinted cartoons of last week (October 3rd, through October 10th, 2020). As usual, no drawings of President Trump were popular with editors, even with Trump dominating the news every day.

My own cartoon was #1 this week, by an unusually wide margin. Dave Whamond had a whopper of a week with three cartoons in the Top Ten. Steve Sack and Dave Granlund also had impressive weeks, each taking two spots on the Top Ten.

Congratulations to the other two cartoonists with Top Ten cartoons: Jeff Koterba and Rick McKee.

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#1

My own cartoon nabbed first place, outpacing the pack by a big margin. See the Daryl Cagle archive.

#2

Steve Sack follows with his first of two cartoons in the Top Ten.

#3

Jeff Koterba takes 3rd place. Readers love memorial cartoons.

#4

Dave Granlund had a strong week, here’s Dave’s first of two cartoons in the Top Ten.

#5

Dave Whamond takes 5th place with his first of three cartoons in the Top Ten.

#6

Dave Granlund is tied for 6th place with his second Top Ten cartoon.

#6

Steve Sack shares 6th place with his second cartoon in the Top Ten.

#8

Rick McKee is tied for 8th place.

#8

Dave Whamond shares 8th place with his second of three cartoons in the Top Ten.

#10

And Dave Whamond wraps up the week with his third cartoon on the list.

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Favorite Flies

Post author By Daryl Cagle
Post date October 9, 2020

The Vice Presidential debate was all about the fly on Mike Pence’s head. Here are my favorite fly cartoons!

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COVID President

Post author By Daryl Cagle
Post date October 6, 2020

Here’s a collection of my favorite, new cartoons about Trump having COVID, starting with my latest cartoon.

The last day of cartoons were about Trump’s return to the White House from the hospital. This one is from Dave Granlund.

This Pat Bagley cartoon made me laugh.

Ed Wexler’s MAGAritte struck me funny.

This Rick McKee cartoon is an early favorite with editors.

This one bounced in from RJ Matson.

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Top Ten Cartoons of the Week – October 3, 2020

Post author By Daryl Cagle
Post date October 3, 2020

Correction 10/14/20: I have to apologize for making an error in the Top Ten for this week, and it was a big error. John Darkow actually had both the #1 and #2 cartoons of the week, and both by a large margin – those darn stats! I have added the missing top cartoon as a second #1 cartoon, with a special congratulations to John for the incredible feat of capping the list with two mega-popular cartoons!

Here are our most reprinted cartoons of last week (September 23rd through October 3rd, 2020). The news about President Trump contracting COVID generated a lot of cartoons on Friday, but none of them made the Top Ten. There was a lot of criticism of Trump’s overly aggressive debate performance, but not in the cartoons that editors chose to publish about the debate.

Congratulations to John Darkow for his #1 cartoon that outpaced the pack by a wide margin this week. Dave Granlund also had a great week with two cartoons on the list. Dave Whamond and Jeff Koterba continued their long streaks of Top Ten appearances. We had an unusual three way tie for ninth place so there are eleven cartoons on the list this week.

Kudos to the other cartoonists who made our list of the cartoons most published in newspapers this week, Steve Sack, Rick McKee, Gary McCoy, Randy Enos – and me.

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#1

CORRECTED 10/14/20: Here is the correction, added as John’s second #1 cartoon of the week. John Darkow has TWO cartoons in first place, both outpacing the pack by a big margin.

#1

John Darkow is in first place, outpacing the pack by a big margin.

#2

Dave Whamond follows with the #2 cartoon. Editors were interested only in debate cartoons that were even handed in their criticism of Trump and Biden.

#3

Steve Sack takes 3rd place. The pandemic’s effect on sports is a favorite topic for editors.

#4

Dave Granlund had a strong week with two cartoons in the Top Ten.

#5

Rick McKee takes 5th place with the only cartoon about the Supreme Court fight.

#6

I nabbed 6th place. The news cycle didn’t leave much space for the cartoons about Trump’s taxes. See my Daryl Cagle archive here..

#7

Dave Granlund’s even handed debate cartoon is his second cartoon in the Top Ten.

#7

Eighth place goes to Jeff Koterba with another even handed debate cartoon.

#9

Randy Enos shares a three way tie for 9th place with a pandemic at school cartoon, which has been the favorite topic of editors for months.

#9

Here is the first of two, conservative Gary McCoy cartoons that are tied for 9th place.

#9

Here is Gary McCoy’s second cartoon that is tied for 9th place.

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Trump has COVID

Post author By Daryl Cagle
Post date October 2, 2020

Late last night we got the news that President Trump and First Lady Melania have tested positive for Coronavirus. Social media exploded with sarcasm and righteous indignation because of the president’s history of refusing to wear a mask, his super spreader, maskless rallies and his many statements diminishing the importance of the pandemic. The cartoons started coming in this morning – here is mine.

Here’s another one inspired by the laughter on social media, from our Dutch cartoonist, Jos Collignon.

This one is from David Fitzsimmons.

Here’s one from Bob Englehart.

And Dave Granlund.

This one is from Jeff Koterba.

Our conservative, Trump supporting cartoonist, Gary McCoy, almost never draws president Trump; this morning he made an exception.

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Top Ten Cartoons of the Week – September 26, 2020

Post author By Daryl Cagle
Post date September 26, 2020

Here are our most reprinted cartoons of last week (September 19th through September 26th, 2020).

Three of the top cartoons are about the pandemic, five are about Justice Ginsburg and her Supreme Court seat.

Congratulations to Dave Whamond for taking the #1 spot, and to Dave Granlund at #2. The top two cartoons outpaced the pack by a wide margin this week.

Kudos to Steve Sack and Jeff Koterba who each have two cartoons in the Top Ten. And congrats to the other cartoonists who made our list of the cartoons most published in newspapers this week, Pat Bagley, Rick McKee, John Darkow – and me.

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#1

Dave Whamond is in first place with school during the pandemic continuing to be the favorite topic for editors.

#2

Dave Granlund follows with the #2 cartoon, also about kids and the pandemic.

#3

Jeff Koterba takes 3rd place with his first of two cartoons in the Top Ten.

#4

I nabbed fourth place. See the Daryl Cagle archive here.

#5

Pat Bagley takes 5th place with the only cartoon about the election.

#6

Rick McKee took 6th place with the second of five cartoons in the Top Ten about Justice Ginsburg and her Supreme Court.

#7

Seventh place goes to John Darkow with this somber RBG cartoon.

#8

Eighth place goes to Steve Sack with the first of his two cartoons in the Top Ten.

#9

Jeff Koterba shares a tie for 9th place with his second of two cartoons in the Top Ten this week.

#9

Steve Sack wraps up the list, tied for 9th place, with his second cartoon in the Top Ten.

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Top Ten Cartoons of the Week – September 19, 2020

Post author By Daryl Cagle
Post date September 19, 2020

Here are our top cartoons of last week (September 12th through September 19th, 2020).

This was an incredible week for Dave Granlund who dominates with four cartoons among the Top Ten most reprinted cartoons.

Every so often, when there is more demand for a topic than there are cartoons on the topic, I’ll repost “evergreen” oldies into the syndication flow, and I’ll mark them “REPOST” so editors won’t be embarrassed by forgetting that they ran the oldie before. Last week I reposted a few cartoons about the wildfires on the West coast, including one by Dave Granlund that made the Top Ten – the first time that has ever happened with a reposted cartoon.

As usual, no drawings of Trump made the Top Ten this week. Six of the top cartoons are about the pandemic, two are about the fires, and only one is about the election.

Congratulations to Dave Fitzsimmons for nabbing the #1 spot. Jeff Koterba was close behind at #2. Jeff continues his long streak of appearances in the Top Ten, the day after being laid off from 31 years on the job at The Omaha World-Herald newspaper.

And kudos to the other CagleCartoonists who made the most reprinted list this week, John Cole, Randy Enos, Dave Whamond and Bruce Plante.

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#1

Dave Fitzsimmons takes first place with the first of six pandemic cartoons in the Top Ten.

#2

Jeff Koterba was very close behind with the #2 cartoon.

#3

John Cole is tied for 3rd place.

#3

Dave Granlund shares third place.

#5

Dave Granlund takes 5th place with his second of four cartoons in the Top Ten this week.

#6

Randy Enos claims 6th place as the pandemic in school seems to be a continuing favorite topic of editors.

#7

Dave Whamond takes 7th place with an “everyday life in the pandemic” cartoon that editors crave.

#8

Dave Granlund takes 8th place with a wildfire oldie that we reposted – the first time an oldie has made the Top Ten.

#9

Dave Granlund caps off his impressive with with his fourth cartoon in the Top Ten.

#10

Bruce Plante wraps up the list in tenth place.

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Trump and COVID-19

Post author By Daryl Cagle
Post date September 15, 2020

Trump’s big rallies with no masks and no social distancing are interesting to watch. The chants of “I love you” make me laugh. Here’s my new one and a batch of my recent favorite Trump/COVID cartoons by my CagleCartoonist buddies.

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By Dave Whamond …

By John Darkow …

By Steve Sack …

By Chris Weyant …

By Pat Bagley …

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Top Ten Cartoons of the PANDEMIC

Post author By Daryl Cagle
Post date September 11, 2020

Here are the Top Ten cartoons about the pandemic that have been the most widely republished in newspapers, so far.

Rick McKee rules the plague with the #1 and #7 spots! I’m impressed!

Dave Granlund also had a great pandemic, tied for #2 and taking #6!

Jeff Koterba scores an incredible COVID triple, tied for #2 and claiming the #5 and #9 spots!

Steve Sack comes in at #4!
Dave Whamond snags #8!
John Cole caps it off at #10!

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#1

Rick McKee wins the pandemic with this #1 cartoon!

#2

Dave Granlund claims a tie for second place!

#2

Jeff Koterba is also tied for #2

#4

Steve Sack takes 4th place!

#5

Jeff Koterba nabs 5th place with his second of three cartoons on the Pandemic Top Ten.

#6

Dave Granlund takes 6th place with his second cartoon in the Pandemic Top Ten!

#7

Rick McKee nabs 7th place with his second cartoon in the Pandemic Top Ten.

#8

Dave Whamond snags eighth place!

#9

Jeff Koterba wins 9th place with his third cartoon on the Pandemic Top Ten.

#10

John Cole wraps up the pandemic at #10!

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Top Ten Cartoons of the Week – September 5, 2020

Post author By Daryl Cagle
Post date September 5, 2020

Here are the ten most widely published cartoons of the week (August 29th through September 5th, 2020). As usual, no drawings of president Trump were among the most popular with newspaper editors. Seven of the cartoons are light, life during the pandemic cartoons. Three are “back to school during the pandemic” cartoons, which is still the most popular topic with editors.

Rick McKee runs away with the week, claiming the #1, #4 and #10 spots! I’m impressed! Dave Granlund also had a great week taking #2 and #7. Congrats to Rick and Dave!

Kudos to the other cartoonists who made the Top Ten most reprinted list this week, Kevin Siers, Ed Wexler, Dave Whamond, Bruce Plante, and Jeff Koterba.

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#1

Rick McKee dominated the week with this very popular #1 cartoon, along with two more in the Top Ten.

#2

This second place cartoon by Dave Granlund also stood out from the pack with well more reprints than the rest. Dave has two cartoons in the Top Ten this week.

#3

Kevin Siers takes 3rd place with a “back to school” during the pandemic cartoon, a topic that remains the most popular with newspaper editors.

#4

Rick McKee also takes 4th place, with his second of three cartoons in the Top Ten this week.

#5

Ed Wexler takes 5th place – editors crave “everyday life during the pandemic” cartoons.

#6

Dave Whamond takes 6th place with a “back to school during the pandemic” cartoon.

#7

Dave Granlund nabs 7th place with his second cartoon in the Top Ten.

#8

Bruce Plante takes 8th place with a “back to school during the pandemic” cartoon.

#9

Jeff Koterba is tied for 9th place.

#9

Rick McKee shares a tie for 9th place, rounding out the Top Ten with his third cartoon. Quite a week for Rick!

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