The next issue, out Aug/Sept, is our Cartoonists’ Annual, an orgiastic celebration of graphic art which we plan—as you can tell by the title—to make a regular thing.
It’s no secret that one of my favorite Bystanders is the late great Charley Barsotti. His widow Rae has been a fan and supporter of The American Bystander since before the beginning. Here are a few unpublished gems, to whet your appetite for the issue to come.




…and here’s an extra treat from my rather voluminous files, not for the issue:

Charley did such beautiful work. He is so missed.
I’ve been getting ready for my Parody Master Class (starts Monday, register here!) and so have just begun layout for #26. It’s going to be so much fun for you guys—I can’t wait for you to see it!—MG