In case you missed the last update you can read the previous
Cartoons and comics AR updates:
AR Update #1

and the previous Cartoons and Comics Newsletters here:
Issue #1
Issue #2


Also, you guys don't have to ask to watch me, please go ahead and do it. If you want to kept updated on the news and updates to the comic gallery just make sure the Journal/news checkbox is checked and you'll get everything you need on the comics gallery.
I LOVE that you guys want to keep up to date with the gallery, so please, by all means watch me, you can always un-watch me later when I'm not a gallery Director anymore (if you want).




Right now, I'm working on adding in the gallery descriptions and making some changes to the existing ones.
My goal is to make it a little easier for people as there has been some confusion on the difference between what DeviantART calls comics and Cartoons.
After looking through and writing the category descriptions I've figured out that a comic is sequential or tells a story, where as a cartoon is a static image drawn in cartoon or comic style.

Offline a cartoon can be anything from a comic short to a TV program and comics usually refer to continuing storyline usually in the form of a comic book.

But on DA we cant get so complicated on things. So simply put, comic strips, pages and covers go into comics, just drawings go in cartoons.

I hope thats clear to everyone, of course if you have any questions please feel free to comment or note me.

I hope to have the gallery descriptions all finished within the next week or two, with some changes coming after that as needed.
If there are any specific areas of confusion I have not covered let me know so I can address them ASAP.
You may have noticed some changes already, it's a slow process and the tools are a little hard to use so please be patient I'm doing the best I can.



These are the gallery descriptions from the submission process, I've edited them slightly based on some of the questions and concerns people have brought up with me so let me know if these descriptions are clear enough for you!

A cartoon is often but not always a humorous or satirical drawing, the characters of which are often executed with exaggerated, even caricaturish proportions and facial expressions. Generally speaking cartoons simplify or exaggerate people or events. For the purpose of this gallery, cartoons do not utilize extensive dialogue and don't typically extend beyond one full page rendition or one panel. Cartoons are best described as a stand alone image drawing in cartoon or comic style.

A comic can consist of one or more pictures, panels or frames, usually in a sequence, thus the phrase sequential art. Traditionally the subject matter is humorous, especially in the case of short comics or comic strips, however this is not necessarily the case with more contemporary comics or graphic novels that can span any of several genres from romantic drama to horror. This gallery may contain single panel comics, which utilize a caption to underline the action in the scene; comic strips, which are generally a series of three to six panels but usually no greater than half a page, utilize dialogue, and can be used to develop a story serially; or graphic novels, which can span several pages and involve more developed plot lines.

We have gathered a few volunteers to help with our latest fun project, as soon as we get all the materials together I'll set up and announce it!
Thanks to everyone who volunteered their work, I hope we can always count on your guys help and support!


Alright folks, after a little meeting with other involved GD's and $Moonbeam13 the Fanart issue has finally been officially laid to rest.
For a Q&A and information regarding just WHAT fanart is please check out the AR update posted by ^animator [link] .
Thats it, thats the final word on the matter. If you dont like these policies, then your only alternative is to not post your Fanwork on DA.



I'm getting too many fanart suggestions and too many Anime/manga suggestions.
If you see fanart or manga/anime in the comics galleries please report them as a miscat, please.

Manga/Anime suggestions go to ^RockGirl1582, ^azarath or ^Karma021
Fanart suggestions (of all styles and subjects) go to ^animator

I accept comics and cartoons only (not fanart comics and cartoons).

I'm well aware that Manga are comics as well ( what am I stupid?) but you need to be aware that we recognize that, but that there is a separate gallery for it and it belongs in there.
Don't debate the "manga are comics" thing with me, noone denied it so your arguments are pointless. There IS a pages gallery in M&A.
Plain and simple, I cant and wont DD Manga/Anime, so please just suggest to the right Gallery Directors.


If you have any questions, need anything promoted (comics and cartoons related), need a judge for a contest, or need any help with a project, please don't hesitate to note me and ask.
If I have the time I'll try and do what I can to help get your comics and cartoon related stuff exposure and help.

I'm your cartoons and comics gallery director so I am at your service!
let me know if I'm doing a good job

Thanks to everyone for all the watches and favs and comments. I really appreciate it!