Shortcuts(comics)
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| Shortcuts | |
|---|---|
| Author(s) | Jeff Harris |
| Website | syndication |
| Current status/schedule | Current Sunday strip |
| Launch date | August 30, 1999 |
| Syndicate(s) | Newspaper Enterprise Association/United Feature Syndicate |
| Genre(s) | Humor, Education |
Shortcutsis asyndicatedSunday stripby artist and educator Jeff Harris, which is distributed byAndrews McMeel Syndicationvia theNewspaper Enterprise Association.
Publication history
[edit]Shortcutshas been distributed through the Newspaper Enterprise Association (NEA) from back when it was part ofUnited Media.In 2011 Andrews McMeel took over syndication of United Media's strips.[1]Shortcutscontinues to be distributed via the NEA but is branded "Distributed by Andrews McMeel viaUFS,Inc. "[2](UFS isUnited Feature Syndicate,another former United Media syndication arm that is now part of Andrews McMeel.)
Story and characters
[edit]The weekly feature offers educational lessons, with each strip devoted to a single topic. The diverse cast of characters includes:[3]
- Roland, who wears acomputer iconand likes speed and learning new things.[4]
- K, who wears apeace signand knows girls can do anything.[5]
- James, who is often the victim of unfortunate events.[6]
- Junior, who wears aquestion markbecause he likes to ask questions.[7]
- Juanita, who wears theinfinity symbolas a symbol of "infinite knowledge".[8]
- Duke and Duke, a pair ofhermit crabs,one happy and one miserable.[9]
References
[edit]- ^Universal Uclick to Provide Syndicate Services for United Media,PR Newswire, February 24, 2011.
- ^"Shortcuts,"GoComics. Accessed Dec. 21, 2018.
- ^"Shortcutsby Jeff Harris ".Andrews McMeel Syndication.Retrieved2018-12-21.
- ^"About Us - Roland".Archived fromthe originalon January 20, 2012.Retrieved2012-10-03.
- ^"About Us - K".Archived fromthe originalon January 20, 2012.Retrieved2012-10-03.
- ^"About Us - James".Archived fromthe originalon January 20, 2012.Retrieved2012-10-03.
- ^"About Us - Junior".Archived fromthe originalon January 20, 2012.Retrieved2012-10-03.
- ^"About Us - Juanita".Archived fromthe originalon January 20, 2012.Retrieved2012-10-03.
- ^"About Us - Duke & Duke".Archived fromthe originalon January 20, 2012.Retrieved2012-10-03.
External links
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