Asheville inspires many epithets. Some borrowed, some brainstormed and some cast aspersionally upon it by both foes and former friends. Some try to capitalize on all of them, but sometimes it isn’t enough to just follow the marketing trends, and[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
This week’s cartoon complements the Mountain Xpress cover story which examines the current physician shortage affecting all but Madison in the 16-county region, and also explores the culpability of recent proposed state cuts to programs that provide low cost and accessible health care[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
This label-infested “political” cartoon should be expository enough with all the unsubtle branding of every representational aspect of this metaphorical use of the recent sewage spill on the local river. If, however, one is not familiar with local news, I[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
A parade, a charade. Panama. __________________________ Cartoon originally published in the Asheville, NC alt weekly paper, “The Mountain Xpress”. © 2013 – Brent Brown, Brent Brown Graphix
Come on. You can’t just call your mystery incentivized company vote, “Project X” and not expect a cartoon about it. __________________________ Cartoon originally published in the Asheville, NC alt weekly paper, “The Mountain Xpress”. (But never put online in time[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Hundreds of protesters gathered last weekend in Asheville to protest “FrankenFood” (otherwise known as Genetically Modified Organisms) in general and Monsanto in particular. This was the local version of the international March Against Monsanto ( one of more than 350 held[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
As explained in this article, “After a four year winning streak, Asheville lost its title of ‘Beer City USA’ to Grand Rapids, Mich., according to poll results released May 13. – Jake Frankel 5/13/13” (Yes, this cartoon was done in[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
There were some criticisms lately here and there, about local media, but, much like the fine, handcrafted large-size beer steins available for enjoying a tall gallon of our great local craft brews, available for purchase in the River Arts District,[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Henderson County makes another national list for great places to be a retiree. It still isn’t so great if you are not now, nor will ever be one. __________________________ Cartoon originally published in the Asheville, NC alt weekly paper, “The[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
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…
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 current NC legislature has determined they will end the popular annual tax-free weekend for NC consumers, ostensibly to stem the revenue loss to the state from such “holidays” from being taxed on things they need to buy for kids’[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
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…
News of a new thing called an Amazing Pub Cycle along with news of another not so amazing cycle of layoffs. __________________________ Cartoon originally published in the Asheville, NC alt weekly paper, “The Mountain Xpress”. © 2013 – Brent Brown,[…]↓ 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…