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Jonathan Guyer

On the cover of the latest issue of Tok Tok, recurring characters in the alt-comix zine come together to wish each other a Happy Valentine's Day. Tok Tok was founded by collective of Egyptian millennial cartoonists two weeks before the January 2011 Egypti
Global Politics
How a ‘millennial Mad Magazine’ thrives in a tightening Egypt
A man holds a placard which reads "I am Charlie" to pay tribute during a gathering at the Place de la Republique in Paris on the night of January 7, 2015, following a shooting by gunmen at the offices of the magazine.
Cartoonists speak out after slayings of colleagues in Paris
In February, 2014, following two weeks of terror attacks in Egypt, including massive car bombs, Anwar drew this cartoon with blood flowing out of a cracked television screen to illustrate the deadly news being delivered in every broadcast. The homeowner i
Arts, Culture & Media
Two cartoonists in Egypt push the boundaries of what’s acceptable and find a ready audience
In February, 2014, following two weeks of terror attacks in Egypt, including massive car bombs, Anwar drew this cartoon with blood flowing out of a cracked television screen to illustrate the deadly news being delivered in every broadcast. The homeowner i
Arts, Culture & Media
Two cartoonists in Egypt push the boundaries of what’s acceptable and find a ready audience
A popular Egyptian Muppet-style puppet Abla Fahita (on the left) was featured in a recent online video ad for Vodafone, a mobile phone company. Ahmed Spider (on the right), the monicker of a blogger and opponent of the 2011 Egyptian revolution says the p
Global Politics
For Egypt’s government, being funny is no laughing matter
Arts, Culture & Media
Nothing Off Limits as Cartoonists Critique Chemical Warfare
Conflict & Justice
Egyptian Cartoonists Respond to Violent Crackdown