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Joe Heller: A Prolific Editorial Cartoonist
Joe Heller is widely acclaimed as the most successful self-syndicated editorial cartoonist in the nation. His career and accomplishments are marked by several significant milestones:
Career Overview
- Employment and Syndication: Joe Heller worked as the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wisconsin, from 1985 until he was laid off in July 2013[1][2]. After his departure, he continued to draw and distribute his cartoons through his own syndicate, Heller Syndication[1][2].
- Publication Reach: His cartoons are published in over 400 newspapers, including prominent publications like USA Today, Denver Post, St. Paul Pioneer Press, The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Newsweek Japan, The Week, and The Washington Post[1][2].
Notable Achievements
- Awards and Recognition: Joe Heller's work has garnered numerous awards, including:
- 10 Best of Gannett awards.
- Eight Milwaukee Press Club awards.
- Two Honorable mentions for the John Fischetti Award[1][2].
- Syndication Success: His self-syndicated model has made him the most successful in his field, allowing him to maintain creative control and distribute his work widely across the U.S. and internationally[1][2].
- Continued Impact: Despite his layoff from the Green Bay Press-Gazette, Heller continues to create influential editorial cartoons that are widely read and discussed[3][5]. He is also a regular featured cartoonist for the NKyTribune[1][2].
Joe Heller resides in Green Bay, Wisconsin, with his wife, Pamela[1][2]. His cartoons are regularly reprinted in numerous publications, making his work a staple in the world of editorial cartooning.
- Joe Heller's cartoons, known for their editorial commentary, extend beyond local newspapers and into the realm of entertainment, reaching over 400 publications globally, including USA Today and The Washington Post.
- Beyond his acclaimed editorials, Joe Heller's work also delves into the lives of celebrities, often humorously portraying their exploits within the pages of The Week and Newsweek Japan.
