1. Hidekaz Himaruya (1985)

Cartoonist

Known best for his web-based Hetalia: Axis Powers manga series, this Japanese artist also penned the Chibisan Date and Inaka no Nono series.

2. John Leech (1817)

Cartoonist

Famous London-born illustrator. He is perhaps most remembered for penning Pickwick Papers, a hugely popular cartoon of the 1800s.

3. Jay Norwood Darling (1876)

Cartoonist

Jay Norwood Darling is a famous Cartoonist, who was born on October 21, 1876 in United States. Cartoonist who won the Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Cartooning twice: once in 1924...

4. Johnny Gruelle (1880)

Cartoonist

Illustrator and storyteller who originated Raggedy Ann and Andy. He also created the successful Mr. Tee Diddle cartoon.

5. Bud Fisher (1885)

Cartoonist

American artist who created the cartoon Mutt and Jeff which became the first successful daily comic strip in the United States.

6. Harold Gray (1894)

Cartoonist

Best remembered for creating the popular Little Orphan Annie comic strip, this twentieth-century cartoonist often included political commentary in his artwork. He also frequently contributed to a western-themed comic strip...

7. Edgar Banger (1897)

Cartoonist

Cartoonist most recognized for his memorable comic book characters like Rattler, Dazzler, Rocket and Bouncer.

8. Chester Gould (1900)

Cartoonist

Creator of the Dick Tracy comic strip who gave rise to some of the most memorable heroes and villains for more than 40 years. He won 2 Reuben Awards in...

9. Rudolph Ising (1903)

Cartoonist

Animator and cartoonist who co-founded Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and Warner Bros. animation studios.

10. Mark O'Hare (1970)

Cartoonist

Mark O'Hare is a famous Cartoonist, who was born on July 21, 1970 in United States. Cartoonist who wrote for popular series like Rocko’s Modern Life and Dexter’s Laboratory. He...

11. George William Houghton (1905)

Cartoonist

George William Houghton is a famous Cartoonist, who was born on September 9, 1905 in United Kingdom. British cartoonist and sports writer. He is particularly remembered for his humorous “Golf...

12. Milton Caniff (1907)

Cartoonist

He was one of the principal founders of the National Cartoonist's Society and won the Society's first Cartoonist of the Year Award in 1947.

13. Al Capp (1909)

Cartoonist

Cartoonist who is best known for his satirical, hillbilly-themed comic strip, Li'l Abner. His other comic strips include Abbie an' Slats and Long Sam, and he was the 1947 recipient...

14. Barry Appleby (1909)

Cartoonist

Created the comic strip, The Gambols, for the Daily Express. He was also the 1940's editor of Autocar.

15. John Lounsbery (1911)

Cartoonist

He worked as the art director on films like Dumbo, Song of the South, and The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad. He also served as the art director of...

16. Charles Addams (1912)

Cartoonist

Creator of The Addams Family, a popular cartoon that spawned movies, musicals, and television shows. In 1961, he received an Edgar Award from the Mystery Writers of America.

17. Chester Commodore (1914)

Cartoonist

African-American political cartoonist and comic strip artist whose work appeared in the Chicago Defender.

18. David Langdon (1914)

Cartoonist

English cartoonist who created work that could be seen in various publications including Punch, The New Yorker, and The Daily Mirror.

19. André François (1915)

Cartoonist

Hungarian-born cartoonist, most known for his epic cover illustration of Lord of the Flies. In 2009, his work was exhibitioned at the Rencontres d'Arles Festival.

20. Carl Giles (1916)

Cartoonist

British cartoonist most remembered for his numerous contributions to the Daily Express. In 2000, he was voted Britain's Favorite Cartoonist of the 20th Century.

21. Barbara Fiske Calhoun (1919)

Cartoonist

Barbara Fiske Calhoun is a famous Cartoonist, who was born on September 9, 1919 in United States. Remembered for her Second World War era comic strip Girl Commandos, Calhoun is...

22. Hanne Sigbjornsen (1989)

Cartoonist

Norwegian cartoonist who is known for her humorous cartoons dealing with existential dread and worries. She shares her unique cartoons through her blog Tegnehanne as well as her Instagram for...

23. Zuko Džumhur (1920)

Cartoonist

Bosnian author, caricaturist, and illustrator who wrote screenplays and published more than 10,000 drawings.

24. Jack Kent (1920)

Cartoonist

Illustrator of more than 40 children's books, he was best known as the creator of the comic strip, King Aroo.

25. Hank Ketcham (1920)

Cartoonist

Painter and cartoonist who created Dennis the Menace. In 1953, he won the Reuben Award. Early in his career, he worked on Fantasia and Bambi for Walt Disney.

26. Charles Schulz (1922)

Cartoonist

Peanuts cartoonist who created characters Charlie Brown and Snoopy. In 1962, he won the Humor Comic Strip Award from the National Cartoonist's Society.

27. Paul Conrad (1924)

Cartoonist

Editorial cartoonist for the Los Angeles Times who provoked leading political figures and won three Pulitzer Prizes.

28. George Booth (1926)

Cartoonist

Most famous as a cartoonist for The New Yorker, Booth frequently drew images of modern husbands and their wives, cats, and humorously overweight dogs.

29. Steve Ditko (1927)

Cartoonist

Steve Ditko is a famous Cartoonist, who was born on November 2, 1927 in United States. Comic book artist who co-created The Amazing Spider-Man and Doctor Strange comics, as well...

30. John Glashan (1927)

Cartoonist

Creator of the famous Genius cartoons. His work appeared in publications like Lilliput, Harpers & Queen, Private Eye, Punch, and various London newspapers.

31. Bob Monkhouse (1928)

Cartoonist

Bob Monkhouse is a famous Cartoonist, who was born on June 1, 1928 in United Kingdom. Popular British TV personality. In 1995, the British Comedy Awards presented him with the...

32. Jules Feiffer (1929)

Cartoonist

Award-winning cartoonist and playwright of Little Murders. He received a Pulitzer Prize for his editorial cartooning in The Village Voice.

33. Robert Williams (1943)

Cartoonist

Robert Williams is a famous Cartoonist, who was born on March 2, 1943 in United States. American painter and cartoonist who founded Juxtapoz Art & Culture Magazine and was known...

34. Marlo Meekins (1981)

Cartoonist

Marlo Meekins is a famous Cartoonist, who was born on April 24, 1981 in United States. Versatile artist known for her work with Twitter mobile app Vine; she participated in...

35. Tony DeZuniga (1932)

Cartoonist

Tony DeZuniga is a famous Cartoonist, who was born on November 8, 1932 in Philippines. Filipino comic book artist and illustrator best known for his work with Marvel and DC...

36. Ziraldo Alves Pinto (1932)

Cartoonist

Ziraldo Alves Pinto is a famous Cartoonist, who was born on October 24, 1932 in Brazil. Co-creator of “O Pasquim,” a comic newspaper in response to the Brazilian military dictatorship...

37. Quentin Blake (1932)

Cartoonist

Quentin Blake is a famous Cartoonist, who was born on December 16, 1932 in United Kingdom. Artist who illustrated the classic children’s books of Roald Dahl and other authors. He...

38. Bill Tidy (1933)

Cartoonist

Known primarily for his Fosdyke Saga and The Cloggies comic strips, this British cartoonist published his work in such prominent magazines as the Daily Mirror, the Daily Sketch, and Private...

39. Shen T (1991)

Cartoonist

Best known as the author and mind behind Owl Turd Comix and Blue Chair. His relatable and comedic panels have been featured on College Humor, Naver Webtoon, and the Daily...

40. Rayma Suprani (1969)

Cartoonist

Venezuelan artist who is known for her political cartoons and caricatures. She rose to widespread fame for her 19-year career publishing political cartoons in El Universal before being relieved of her...

41. Maurício de Sousa (1935)

Cartoonist

Brazilian cartoonist known for creating and developing a wide range of iconic characters for his series of children's comic books. He is best known for his series of "Monica" books...

42. Lou Myers (1935)

Cartoonist

Late actor most famous for his roles as persnickety old men like Mr. Vernon Gaines in the NBC sitcom A Different World. He won an NAACP Image Award for his...

43. Megan McKay (1991)

Cartoonist

Illustrator and cartoonist who is known for sharing her unique and comedic cartoons to her over 190,000 Instagram followers. Her cartoons often feature a purple and yellow aesthetic and comment on...

44. Lars Jansson (1926)

Cartoonist

Author and comic strip artist who became known for his work on the long-running "Moomin" cartoon.

45. Joe Bennett (1968)

Cartoonist

Brazilian comic book artist best known for his work on comic books like The Amazing Spider-Man, Thor, and Captain America.

46. Gao Youjun (1966)

Cartoonist

Comic illustrator known as Tango known for finding humor in the mundane. He has held solo art shows internationally and became a top advertising creative director.

47. Paul Frank (1967)

Cartoonist

American cartoonist who created the popular Julius the Monkey character. He has also designed shirts, handbags, wallets and backpacks.

48. Power Paola (1977)

Cartoonist

Colombian-Ecuadorian cartoonist who is well known for her graphic memoirs Virus Tropical, Inside, Daily, and Everything Will Be Good. She is a member of the international comics collective Chicks On...

49. David Pope (1965)

Cartoonist

David Pope is a famous Cartoonist, who was born on January 31, 1965 in Australia. Stanley Award-winning Australian political cartoonist known for his work with the Canberra Times, which he...

50. Bill Amend (1962)

Cartoonist

Known best for creating the popular, syndicated FoxTrot comic strip, he was the recipient of the 2007 National Cartoonists' Society's Reuben Award.