Cartoonists Gather in Scottsdale, AZ



A cross-section of cartoonists dominated by newspaper strip heavy-hitters are at this very moment beginning to land in the Phoenix area for the weekend's yearly meeting of the National Cartoonist Society. One imagines there will be much embracing of the golfing stereotype and a premium on the gift shop's Sunday Republic.

The three-day event's highlight is the formal awards dinner known as The Reubens. Up for the big award as cartoonist of the year, usually just called "The Reuben" to distinguish itself from various divisional awards, are Dave Coverly, Dan Piraro and Pat Brady. I am almost certain that of that group Pat Brady has made the nomination circle the most times, although I'm not certain that necessarily makes him a clear favorite. This year's slate feels transitional to me, too, for some reason, and my hunch is we could see one or two nominations in the next couple of year go to first-timers.
 
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