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Joe Heller, Editorial Cartoonist, Thrives After 2013 Layoff

After his layoff, Heller built his own syndicate. Today, his work reaches millions and garners top awards.

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In the picture there is a newspaper front page. There are many advertisements and headlines are mentioned in the newspaper.

Joe Heller, Editorial Cartoonist, Thrives After 2013 Layoff

Joe Heller, a prominent editorial cartoonist, was formerly with the Green Bay Press-Gazette from 1985 to 2013. His work continues to be widely syndicated and appreciated.

Heller's cartoons grace over 400 newspapers across the nation, making him the most successful self-syndicated editorial cartoonist in the U.S. His work is frequently reprinted in prestigious publications like USA Today, The New York Times, and The Washington Post. Heller's talent has been recognized with two Honorable mentions for the John Fischetti Award, along with multiple Best of Gannett and Milwaukee Press Club awards. Post his layoff from the Green Bay Press-Gazette in 2013, Heller continues to produce several cartoons weekly through his own syndicate, Heller Syndication. He is now a regular featured cartoonist for the NKyTribune and resides in Green Bay with his wife, Pamela.

Despite his reported dismissal from the Green Bay Press-Gazette in 2013, Joe Heller's impact on the editorial cartooning scene remains significant. His work continues to be widely syndicated, and his talent has been acknowledged with numerous awards.

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