Cox & Forkum

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Cox & Forkum
US-based Op/Ed cartoon on the controversy
A sample cartoon, entitled Image Problem
Author(s) John Cox and Allen Forkum
Website http://coxandforkum.com
End Date September 30, 2007
Genre(s) Editorial cartoon

Cox & Forkum was the name of an editorial cartoon drawn by John Cox and written by Allen Forkum. The comic exists primarily on the web (as a webcomic) but has also been published in newspapers, magazines, and three self-published compilations.

Cox and Forkum are self-proclaimed Objectivists, and this is generally the perspective from which the cartoons are created. Although their message may often seem to be generally conservative, the cartoons will also criticize American conservatives on matters where Objectivists and Republicans traditionally disagree, such as on religion, abortion, immigration and government regulation of business.

In general, the comics are known for focusing heavily on the War on Terror, attacking Islamic fundamentalism and the religious right, defending Israel, and advocating war against countries such as Iran:

The Iranian theocracy is the world's biggest state sponsor of terrorism and a direct threat to America. We advocate regime change in Iran, specifically the establishment of a secular government that protects individual rights.[1]

The comics are published in blog format, alongside the occasional stand-alone "newsmaker caricature."

Cox and Forkum were featured in the Day by Day webcomic for December 10 and 11, 2005.

Cox and Forkum ceased creating new cartoons on September 30, 2007 because Forkum could "no longer afford to divert so much time and attention away from my publishing business and other personal concerns, such as my family."[2]

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  1. ^ Cox & Forkum: Iran Cartoons
  2. ^ Cox & Forkum: Final Bow

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