Congratulations to Jim Meddick and Bill Schorr who each won National Cartoonists Society divisional awards at the annual Reuben's dinner on May 24th! Meddick's quirky comic, Monty, won for Best Newspaper Strip, while Schorr won for Best Editorial Cartoon. Click here to read Monty and here for Bill Schorr

The Knight Life is a hilariously twisted view of life through the eyes and pen of its creator, community-oriented urban hipster and award-winning cartoonist Keith Knight. It's a deft blend of political insight and goofy humor that puts the "funny" back into the funny pages with a uniquely dynamic style. Read More about The Knight Life

Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist Signe Wilkinson brings her unique style and famous irreverence to the comics page with Family Tree, a sophisticated contemporary family comedy from United Feature Syndicate. Ames, Maggie, Twig and Teddy Tree are living green – but modern family life could prove to be a bigger challenge than saving the planet. Tackling everything from shopaholic teens to the real differences between girls and boys, Family Tree is a groundbreaking family comedy that draws on Wilkinson’s wit (and her years of close personal experience with teenagers). Read More about Family Tree

Pearls Before Swine, by Stephan Pastis, is the fastest-growing strip in America. Named Best Newspaper Comic Strip of the Year in both 2003 and 2007 by the National Cartoonists Society, and currently in 450 papers nationwide, Pearls stars an arrogant Rat and slow-witted Pig, backed by a supremely funny supporting cast of animal friends that mock humanity with unmerciful glee. Read More about Pearls Before Swine

Launched in 2006, Tony Carrillo’s F Minus was an instant success and its popularity continues to soar. Now appearing in 150 newspapers, F Minus is short on life lessons and precious moments. This uproariously funny single-panel comic strip won the 2004 mtvU Strips Contest, propelling it to national recognition and acclaim. Read More about F Minus

Get Fuzzy by Darby Conley was named Best Newspaper Comic Strip in 2002, and appears in 600 newspapers. It follows the relationship between Bucky, a temperamental cat, Satchel, a sweet and sensitive dog, and Rob, their mild-mannered human companion. Get Fuzzy is a wry portrait of single life, with pets. Read More about Get Fuzzy

Jef Mallett creates Frazz, starring an unlikely role model – an elementary school janitor, who just happens to be a Renaissance man and has a knack for helping kids learn. Praised for its intelligent wit and effortless diversity, Frazz appears in 150 newspapers. Read More about Frazz

Over the Hedge, the comic strip by Michael Fry and T Lewis, leaped to the silver screen in 2006, grossing $325 million worldwide. The film is currently available on DVD. The strip features woodland creatures who lament suburban encroachment, yet revel in the luxury and excesses it affords. Read More about Over The Hedge

Rodd Perry and Guy Endore-Kaiser create Brevity, a strip replete with intelligent humor and dripping with sarcasm. Launched in 2005, Brevity appears in 150 newspapers. Read More about Brevity