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Cartoonist Joe Heller Makes Headlines - Discusses Alligator Alcatraz, Fireworks, Politics, and The Debt During July 4th Interview

Joe Heller, former editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wisconsin, from 1985 to July 2013, was let go. Post-layoff, he continues to create numerous cartoons weekly, distributing them via his personal syndicate, Heller Syndication. This syndicate enables his...

Joe Heller, the Cartoonist, Discusses Topics: Alligator in Alcatraz, Fireworks, Politics, The Debt,...
Joe Heller, the Cartoonist, Discusses Topics: Alligator in Alcatraz, Fireworks, Politics, The Debt, July 4th Celebrations

Cartoonist Joe Heller Makes Headlines - Discusses Alligator Alcatraz, Fireworks, Politics, and The Debt During July 4th Interview

Joe Heller, a renowned editorial cartoonist, continues to create several cartoons each week from his home in Green Bay, Wisconsin, where he lives with his wife, Pamela. Heller's cartoons have gained widespread recognition, making him the most successful self-syndicated cartoonist in the United States.

After being laid off from the Green Bay Press-Gazette in 2013, Heller decided to start his own syndicate, Heller Syndication, through which his cartoons are distributed to over 400 newspapers nationwide. His work has been regularly reprinted in prestigious publications such as USA Today, the Denver Post, the St. Paul Pioneer Press, The New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, Newsweek Japan, The Week, and The Washington Post.

Heller's cartoons have earned him numerous awards over the years. He has won 10 Best of Gannett awards, eight Milwaukee Press Club awards, and two honorable mentions for the John Fischetti Award. Despite not winning any new awards since the last update, Heller's cartoons continue to be a staple in newspapers across the country.

Heller is also a regular featured cartoonist for the NKyTribune. His cartoons have not been reported to have been used in any new advertisements or promotional materials since the last update. Additionally, they have not been created for any new syndicates or distribution channels since the establishment of Heller Syndication.

Despite the lack of new exhibitions, Heller's cartoons remain in high demand, with his syndicate, Heller Syndication, playing a crucial role in their distribution. Heller's cartoons have been reprinted many times in various publications, showcasing his talent and the enduring appeal of his work.

[1] NKyTribune - Regular Featured Cartoonist: Joe Heller [2] Green Bay Press-Gazette - Joe Heller: The Most Successful Self-Syndicated Editorial Cartoonist in the United States

  1. Joe Heller's editorial cartoons, being a regular feature at the NKyTribune, continue to be in high demand, displaying his talent and the enduring appeal of his work.
  2. Beyond the NKyTribune, Heller's cartoons have gained widespread recognition, making him the most successful self-syndicated cartoonist in the United States, with over 400 newspapers nationwide distributing his work.

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