Non Sequitur

By Wiley Miller

"Non Sequitur" is Wiley Miller's wry look at the absurdities of everyday life. A hit with fans of all ages, the strip is syndicated in more than 700 newspapers. "Non Sequitur" has received four National Cartoonists Society divisional awards, the most prestigious awards in cartooning. Miller also won the 2013 Ruben Award for Outstanding Cartoonist of the Year. It is the only comic strip to win the coveted award in its first year of syndication and the only one to ever win in both the best comic strip and best comic panel categories.

This hilarious creation is not only creative but also clever. It tackles current cultural issues such as politics, celebrities, male-female relations, materialistic desires, and society's obsession with weight. "Non Sequitur" will have you laughing at the controversy of everyday life.

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A humorous cartoon depicting a woman standing on a sidewalk beside a sign that instructs pedestrians to hop on one leg for the next two blocks, while a skeleton figure follows the sign's directions.

A woman in a pink coat stands outside a restaurant with a

Illustration depicting a historical siege scene, featuring a warrior with a spear facing a fortified wall while soldiers stand guard. A crowd is visible in the background, suggesting a tense standoff. The image captures the dynamics of ancient warfare and the strategies involved in breaching defenses.

Cartoon illustration depicting two contrasting scenes: on the left, a primitive figure with a spear stands next to a large spherical object, and on the right, a modern character observes a series of bubbles, highlighting the evolution of tools and technology through humor.

Illustration of a creative brainstorming session, featuring a diverse group of animated characters around a conference table, sharing ideas represented by light bulb icons, with one character taking notes.

Group of business professionals in a conference room, seated around a table with coffee cups, discussing a presentation featuring abstract art of trees on the wall.

Two cartoonish characters in a dimly lit dungeon, one wielding a saw while the other watches. The scene includes stone walls, stairs, a wooden door, and skulls scattered on the ground, creating a humorous yet eerie atmosphere.

Cartoon depicting two people discussing a humorous job advertisement for a chef, highlighting a satirical take on government functioning like a business. The sign reads

Cartoon depicting a humorous scene where a businessman and a Viking check the efficiency of a castle gate, while a group of armed guards looks on. The caption reads

Cartoon depicting two cavemen discussing a large ball being thrown. One caveman appears to be demonstrating the ball while the other watches with a spear. The scene humorously concludes with one caveman referring to the ball as a

Cartoon depicting a brainstorming session where multiple characters share ideas represented by lightbulbs, while one character, Bob, is tasked with filling in the details. The scene captures a humorous take on teamwork and creativity in a conference room setting.

Cartoon depicting a corporate meeting where characters discuss tax cuts with a humorous tone, featuring a colorful abstract background and the title

Cartoon depicting two characters in a dungeon setting discussing the legal profession, with one character humorously stating that while prosecution is rewarding, defense work is more lucrative. The scene includes skulls and chains, emphasizing a darkly comedic atmosphere related to law and justice.

Cartoon depicting Mr. and Mrs. Almighty humorously discussing the concept of doomscrolling and artificial intelligence while sitting on clouds. Mr. Almighty is on a smartphone, and Mrs. Almighty holds flowers, showcasing a playful take on modern technology and existential themes.

About Wiley Miller

Wiley Miller’s goal: "Produce the funniest, best-drawn cartoon possible, regardless of theme, subject matter or setting." “Non Sequitur” has accomplished that: A hit with fans of all ages, the strip is distributed to more than 700 newspapers.

Miller received the prestigious Rueben Award for Outstanding Cartoonist of the Year and has won four National Cartoonists Society divisional awards.

"Innovation" is a constant in Miller's approach. While the strip's sardonic humor and distinctive art have given "Non Sequitur" an impassioned following among readers, Miller's technical innovations earn admiration from newspaper editors and comic connoisseurs. Miller developed a unique drawing method that allows the cartoon to be used in a strip or panel format and pioneered a cost-effective way to use process color.

Miller studied art at Virginia Commonwealth University and worked for educational film studios in Los Angeles before becoming staff artist/editorial cartoonist at the Greensboro, North Carolina, News & Record in 1976. After a stint at the Santa Rosa Press Democrat in California, he created his first syndicated strip, "Fenton," in 1982. In 1985 he joined the San Francisco Examiner.

In 1988, Miller was named Best Editorial Cartoonist by the California Newspaper Publishers Association. He won the prestigious Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Award for editorial cartooning in 1991.

Miller and his family live in Maryland.

Professional artist in a tropical print shirt, seated at a desk with a pen in hand, smiling and engaged in sketching or drawing.

Cast

Illustration of a quirky, cartoon-style character with short black hair and a somber expression, wearing a black shirt featuring a heart design. The character is set against a circular white background, emphasizing its unique and whimsical design.

Danae

Danae's trademark skull-in-a-heart T-shirt perfectly reflects her innate cynicism. Always ready to see the dark side of life, she wages war against the world by constantly pushing the limits of what society deems acceptable behavior—pushing all the way to the vice principal's office.

Illustration of a cartoon horse sitting down, holding a purple flower, with a cheerful expression and wearing a saddle, set against a circular white background.

Lucy

Danae's lovable pet horse, Lucy, is a pygmy Clydesdale with attitude who patiently tries to point out the absurdities of Danae's many schemes but loyally follows along, just to be sure no one gets hurt.

Cartoon character wearing a floral shirt, sitting at a microphone with a coffee cup, suggesting a podcast or radio show setting.

Joe

Looking for love and a paycheck, underemployed former talk-radio host and single father Joe Pyle has moved back home to Maine with his two girls, Danae and Kate.

Illustration of a cheerful girl with orange hair and pigtails, wearing a pink dress and smiling while giving a thumbs up.

Kate

Danae's sunny little sister is everything her sister isn't—optimistic, self-assured, and content.