Nick Nockerty
Sunday 31st May 2015 2:57pm [Edited]
Greater Manchester
656 posts
I'm a big fan, in fact as a student I had a weekly strip (cartoon) in a local rag. Sadly it doesn't pay well in this country unless you work for The Sun, America is a far bigger market.
But I find the new ideas and more stylistic work often comes from outside of America. The Simpsons, Family Guy, King of the Hill all look and feel very similar to me. Admittedly South Park and Beavis and But head stood out. But Viz and Wallace and Gromit are one of a kind. France also has a strong tradition of cartooning going back to the 19th century. Japan has a distinctive style for fantasy cartoon. Have you spotted anything new that's good ?
Also my 9 year old tells me all his mates like Family Guy - why is that funny to kids ?