The Yuk Stops Here: Comics Contest Deadline August 22

After the last few years, we're ready for some funny business.

August 16, 2022

Noah Van Sciver

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The last few years have been no laughing matter, but now we're ready for some funny business. So on September 1, 2022, we're celebrating Westword's 45th birthday by giving Denver a present: the return of our Comics issue!

And we want you to help wrap it up: For this contest, we're accepting submissions from any Coloradan inspired to create a cartoon about life in Denver — whether it focuses on beer, drought, traffic, politics, marijuana or just life in general at a mile high. Cash prizes ($50-$200) will be awarded for our favorite comics, which will be printed in the September 1 issue and posted online at westword.com. The deadline for submissions is 9 a.m. Monday, August 22.

Guidelines: Cartoons can be color or black and white, and should conform (roughly) to one of these sizes:

1/2H 9" x 5.416"
1/2V 4.4167" x 11"
1/4S 4.4167" x 5.4167"
1/4H 9" x 2.6249"

Deadline: 9 a.m. Monday, August 22, at [email protected] or 1278 Lincoln Street, Denver. Please include your real name, the name you prefer to use as a credit and your website, if applicable.

Questions? Email [email protected].

And if you need some comic relief right now, check out earlier Westword cartoon issues here, here and here.

KEEP WESTWORD FREE... Since we started Westword, it has been defined as the free, independent voice of Denver, and we'd like to keep it that way. Your membership allows us to continue offering readers access to our incisive coverage of local news, food, and culture with no paywalls. You can support us by joining as a member for as little as $1.