With so many urban incarnations of rural traditions, turnabout should be fair play, or at least legalized. __________________________ Cartoon originally published in the Asheville, NC alt weekly paper, “The Mountain Xpress”. © 2013 – Brent Brown, Brent Brown Graphix
This did not run in print due to space issues (there was too much of it devoted to things other than comic strips) in that issue. It’s not called BEER CITY USA for nothing, or by anyone. __________________________ Cartoon NOT[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
We’ve had a lot of rain this year. Hopefully enough. __________________________ Cartoon originally published in the Asheville, NC alt weekly paper, “The Mountain Xpress”. © 2013 – Brent Brown, Brent Brown Graphix
After 35 years, aw hell, just go read this blog post. __________________________ Cartoon originally published in the Asheville, NC alt weekly paper, “The Mountain Xpress”. © 2013 – Brent Brown, Brent Brown Graphix
The BB&T building in Asheville is getting a makeover. Some have complained it sticks out like a… well that the façade has become so dated that it should have more of a do over. __________________________ Cartoon originally published in the[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
The latest occurrence of this rally, put on by the GoTopless people on various cities around the nation each year, including Asheville, happened for the third time this year. For whatever reasons, turnout seemed diminished, in comparison to the inaugural[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
New records set for Mountain State Fair. New records set for Mountain State Fair. __________________________ Cartoon originally published in the Asheville, NC alt weekly paper, “The Mountain Xpress”. © 2013 – Brent Brown, Brent Brown Graphix
Since the last cartoon involving about $190,000 in taxpayer funds on a dubious piece of public art in Hendersonville, NC was rejected by the Asheville paper I sent it too, this week’s cartoon is about Asheville’s government spending $350,000 on[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
A surge of bear activity in the area recently is attributed to a lack of acorns and other food sources for the hungry ursine pic-a-nickers looking to put on some winter hibernating poundage. But could the true reason be another[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
We had a primary a few weeks ago and barely anyone showed up. We also had a new Trader Joe’s open up and people were fighting over parking spaces to get in. __________________________ Cartoon originally published in the Asheville, NC[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
It’s that scary time of year again…. time to do a cartoon about how the site and surrounding contamination of the CTS plant has STILL not even started to be cleaned up. __________________________ Cartoon originally published in the Asheville, NC[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Going by the news, certain parts of the city seem to be awash in a rash of thefts. Even Halloween displays are not safe. At least a happy ending can be provided in the comics, if not in real life.[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
“Brent, we’re electing not to run this cartoon. Give me a call, and I’ll explain our point of view. Margaret Williams Managing Editor” “Hi Margaret: If you have already decided not to run the cartoon, I don’t guess there’s any[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
A local brewery has come under fire from a Hindu activist over the name of and image on their popular “Shiva” brew. Not taking any sides, this cartoon uses the knowledge of the controversy to set up an expectation of[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Even holidays in a socially-responsible place like Buncombe County can be met with a list of demands… er… wants. __________________________ Cartoon originally published in the Asheville, NC alt weekly paper, “The Mountain Xpress”. © 2013 – Brent Brown, Brent Brown[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…