Author: John Kovalic

It seems some folks were taken aback by the fact that The Lovely and Talented Judith has forbidden me from going into space. Well, upon reading the replies, Judith has decided to explain her reasoning. Dear LiveJournal Friends of John: This is why John can’t go into space: Reason #1: “Scientists have long known the […]

Dork Tower #34 and Dr. Blink #3 are IN DA HOUSE! They should be in some stores next Wednesday, most stores the Wednesday after that, and all stores the week after. Bug your Friendly Local Games and/or Comics stores to get ’em in now, if you should so feel like it. It’d be much appreciated, […]

Today’s cartoon went up late on Dorktower.com. Sorry about that. I’m trying to get to the point where the Monday/Wednesday/Friday ‘toons are up first thing in the morning. Fingers crossed. **** Many people asked if posters made from Monday’s cartoon are available. Well, they aren’t, for several very good legal reasons, but you could probably […]

Judith and I took an early-morning walk today, picking wild flowers for a funeral. Unfortunately, mortality seems the theme for the day. **** Tim Hildebrandt, RIP. The Brothers Hildebrandt were about as influential to my generation as they come. Tim Hildebrandt passed away Sunday, at the age of 67. **** Jack “Jaxon” Jackson, RIP Austin […]

Matt Forbeck isn’t just an extremely talented, award-winning writer and game designer, nor is is simply the single nicest guy in the entire gaming industry. No, he’s also a great pal of mine. He’s doing an interesting series of articles for Games Quarterly magazine on Celebrity Gamers. His preliminary list is pretty interesting. If anybody […]

For Immediate Release Kovalic Takes on the Games Business in ‘ICv2 Retailers Guide to Games’ Award-winning Editorial Cartoonist bites the hand that fed him! MADISON, WI – Harvey Award-nominated cartoonist John Kovalic has become a regular contributor to the ICv2 Retailers Guide to Games. He will create an editorial cartoon for each quarterly issue, commenting […]