Arctic Circle Celebrates 13 Years of Syndication
The first syndicated Arctic Circle comic strip appeared on August 27th 2007
The three immigrant penguins arrived looking quite different to how they've evolved to look now. But the underlying theme hasn't changed. Here are a selection of strips - one from each year of syndication:
The world has certainly changed in 13 years. Electric cars are now awesome. Solar and wind power are cheaper than fossil fuelled power in the majority of the world. Regenerative agriculture is catching on as a way to build soil (and fix carbon). And more people CARE.
Let's celebrate that.
Arctic Circle Cartoon - Phone a Friend During Mental Health Awareness Week (UK and US)
It's Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK and USA
The subject of mental health is important to me. A severe but acute period of depression (more on that in the link below) was what lead me to leave the pharmaceutical industry and become a professional cartoonist. That was 20 years ago and I haven’t had another depressive episode since.
One of the things I remember vividly from that time was how my friends divided into those who were there and those who disappeared. The ones who were there for me were the ones who kept me going, even if it was “only” through phone calls. Something that is particularly important now if people need to maintain social distance.
If there is someone who you have been thinking about, now could be a good time to call.
Arctic Circle's Frank and Oscar Send a Virtual Hug
Today we move from Level 4 to Level 3 lockdown in New Zealand. Which is still socially-isolating.
So I'm sending a virtual hug to my friends and far-flung family.
Arctic Circle Cartoons for Earth Day (It's Nearly as Old as Me!)
Oscar may have changed since I drew this over 10 years ago, but the message hasn’t.
April 22nd 2020 marks Earth Day’s 50th anniversary.
To celebrate that, I created Arctic Circle cartoons on how YOU can change the world. For the better.
A few things have happened since I wrote these strips, but the Covid-19 pandemic shows us that where there is a will, there is a way. And now more people than ever will have the tools at their disposal to make the world a better place.
To read the rest of the comics head to my syndicate’s site:
https://www.comicskingdom.com/arctic-circle