FAQ's Regarding Reprints Licensing

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Have a question on purchasing or acquiring reprint licensing on our comics, text features, and products? You have come to the right place. Below are a list of frequently asked questions. If you were previously viewing or are more interested in the Andrews McMeel Syndication Reprints website, click the button to the right to go back.

FAQ for Reprint Licensing

Question: I want to use/reprint a cartoon or column. How do I get permission?

Answer: There are two ways to request reprint rights online:
1. Visit the Andrews McMeel Syndication Reprints archive, search for the images you wish to use, and submit your request using our easy online request process. — or —
2. Visit our web site, Or you can go directly to our Reprint Permission Request Form (non-classroom use) to request reprint permissions. For general inquiries, please contact us directly:

  • Permissions Director
  • Andrews McMeel Syndication
  • 1130 Walnut Street
  • Kansas City, MO 64106-2109
  • 1-800-255-6734
  • or email your requests to: universalreprints@amuniversal.com
Question: I want to use a cartoon on my web site. Who do I contact?

Answer: 1. Visit the Andrews McMeel Syndication Reprints archive, search for the images you wish to use, and submit your request using our easy online request process. — or —

2. Visit our web site. Or you can go directly to our Reprint Permission Request Form (non-classroom use) to request reprint permissions.

For general inquiries, please contact:

  • Permissions Director
  • Andrews McMeel Syndication
  • 1130 Walnut Street
  • Kansas City, MO 64106-2109
  • 1-800-255-6734
  • or e-mail your requests to: universalreprints@amuniversal.com
Question: How do I speak to a live person to talk to about my request?

Answer: Call 1-800-255-6734 and ask for the Permissions Dept.

Question: Do you charge for reprint permission for educational use?

Answer: In some circumstances, there is a fee for educational use. Please read the statement about permissions for classroom use.

Question: I went to the copy center to make a larger copy of my favorite cartoon to hang on the wall. They wouldn't copy it unless I had your permission. How do I get permission to do that?

Answer:

We sell what's called "suitable for framing" quality reproductions of your favorite cartoons. You can find that special cartoon on our website, www.gocomics.com.

Below each comic there is a "buy this print" button. Click on it and it will take you to our ordering page. If the Andrews McMeel Syndication cartoon you want is not on that site, call us at 800-255-6734, Permission Department. We'll be glad to help you.

Question: I want to make one copy of a cartoon to send to my friend, etc. Do I need permission to do that?

Answer: No. If it is left the same size as the cartoon originally appeared in a book or newspaper, is not altered, not enlarged, and is for personal use, is not sold or distributed outside of a personal context, you do not have to get permission.

Question: How would I contact one of your creators?

Answer: If it's not for reprint permissions, send your request to their attention at the address below:

  • Andrews McMeel Syndication
  • Editorial Department
  • 1130 Walnut Street
  • Kansas City, MO 64106-2109

Question: I want to submit or send something to Bill Watterson, the creator of Calvin and Hobbes. How do I contact him?

Answer: All correspondence for Bill Watterson is handled by our office. Mr. Watterson does not make his contact information public.