Cul de Sac still entertaining new readers

Richard's been gone for a few years now, but someone's first time reading Cul de Sac continues on. From the Daily Courier

New comics appear starting today Three new comics have been introduced on today's comics page — "Monty," "Cul-De- Sac" and "Baby Blues."

Hat Tip to the Daily Cartoonist for spotting this.

Apatoff on Thompson's editorial cartoons

POLITICAL CARTOONS part 8: RICHARD THOMPSON

David Apatoff

Illustration Art January 14, 2022

https://illustrationart.blogspot.com/2022/01/political-cartoons-part-8-richard.html

Edward Sorel on Richard Thompson via Virtual Memories Podcast

Gil Roth interviewed Sorel on Virtual Memories Show 462: Ed Sorel, and the two of them spoke briefly about Richard at minute 53:30 or so.

Sorel said, "There was one guy who worked like I did. We had the same methods of working, but he was every bit as good as I was. He was terrific. Richard Thompson. I only got to meet Richard Thompson once, and I kissed his hand. I thought he was just terrific. His stuff made you smile, just to look at the drawing."

If I recall correctly, Richard also visited Sorel at his studio when he was still a student, or just afterwards. I'm sure Nick Galifianakis can tell us for sure. Sorel is probably recalling the time in 1997 he had an exhibit at the National Portrait Gallery and Richard undoubtedly went to the opening talk. But perhaps they met elsewhere...

Richard mentioned Sorel twice on this blog.