Universal Uclick Celebrates 25th Anniversary of “Overboard” Comic Strip

(July 22, 2015) – Kansas City, Mo. Universal Uclick is excited to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Overboard comic strip this month.

Making its debut on July 22, 1990, Chip Dunham’s Overboard explores the sensitive side of plundering and pillaging through the daily misadventures of its clever crew of malcontents, incompetents and laggards. Aided by their loyal canine companions and a well-organized army of mice, Captain Crow and his fierce band of pirates do battle on the high seas with rival pirates, sea monsters and sometimes each other.

“I feel so lucky to have been able to write and draw Overboard for all these years,” Dunham said. “I hope Overboard fans continue to enjoy the comic and tune in again tomorrow and the next day. (And a little warning to anyone who reads this – Try not to blink – because when you do, 25 years go by.)”

Commemorating the 25th anniversary of the popular comic strip, GoComics, from Universal Uclick, and Dunham have teamed up to bring Overboard fans a celebration featuring creator insight, giveaways and more on the GoComics blog (http://blogs.gocomics.com/chip-dunham/).

o   Reflecting on this milestone anniversary, Dunham has shared his favorite 25 Overboard comic strips and included insight behind his top 5 favorites. The collection and commentary are showcased at blogs.gocomics.com/2015/07/25-years-of-overboard-in-25-strips.html. 

o   GoComics is hosting a giveaway, allowing readers to select their favorite Overboard comic strip from Chip’s collection. GoComics will randomly select five winners to receive an archive-quality print of their chosen comic. Fans can enter to win at blogs.gocomics.com/2015/07/giveaway-archive-quality-overboard-comic-strips.html.

o   A guest-written blog post from the strip’s editor, Sue Roush, provides firsthand insight into the comic strip’s humor and history. The post is available at blogs.gocomics.com/2015/07/celebrating-25-years-of-overboard.html.

A Wisconsin native, Dunham began selling freelance cartoons to the then Milwaukee Journal during his 20s. He attended the University of Wisconsin, graduating with a degree in journalism in 1980. Taking a hiatus from cartooning to explore careers in reporting and commercial painting, Dunham returned to cartooning in 1989, when he developed Overboard, which earned a “Best Comic Strip” nomination from the National Cartoonists Society. He now lives in Detroit with his dog, Sam.

Overboard is available online at gocomics.com/overboard or via the GoComics mobile app.

About Universal Uclick

Universal Uclick is the largest independent content syndicate in the world and a leading digital entertainment provider of humor, comic strips, political cartoons and other content for print, Web and mobile devices. Universal Uclick provides editorial development, licensing and other distribution services for iconic brands such as Doonesbury, Dear Abby, Miss Manners and some of the most significant comics in history, including Calvin and Hobbes, Garfield, Peanuts, Dilbert, For Better or For Worse, Cathy and Ziggy. Recent standout successes include Lio, Cul de Sac, Pearls Before Swine, Get Fuzzy, Big Nate and The Argyle Sweater. A full comic catalog can be found at GoComics.com or via its mobile/tablet app on multiple platforms. For more information on Universal Uclick, visit UniversalUclick.com. To stay informed about news pertaining to Universal Uclick, its content and creators, follow the company’s Twitter handle @UniversalUclick. 

 

About GoComics

GoComics, from Universal Uclick, is home to many of the most popular comics and cartoons in the world. GoComics.com is the Web's largest catalog of syndicated newspaper strips and webcomics, offering new, fresh and free content every day. Classic and iconic cartoons include Peanuts, Calvin and Hobbes, Garfield, Ziggy and Dilbert. Recent successes include FoxTrot, Get Fuzzy, Pearls Before Swine, The Argyle Sweater, The Boondocks and Cul De Sac. GoComics is also home to Comics Sherpa, the site where aspiring cartoonists can showcase their work and receive feedback from the comic community. With content from critically acclaimed comic creators, Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonists and the hottest up-and-coming talents, GoComics is guaranteed to have something that will make you smile. A full comic catalog can be found at GoComics.com or via its free mobile/tablet app on multiple platforms.

 

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