National Comics was an anthology comic book series published by Quality Comics, from 1940 for nine years and is best known for Will Eisner's Uncle Sam character that appeared in the first issue, as ...

When Alex Ross moved to Texas from Portland, Oregon, the first thing he noticed was how different the colors were. “It was less green,” he laughs, when I ask him what he remembers about making the ...

The origin of American national icon Uncle Sam is more mysterious than one might believe. There were theories about the origin of the name as a personification of the U.S. government as early as 1816.

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Uncle Sam is one of the most recognisable figures linked to the United States. From posters to cartoons, his image has appeared for over two centuries. But many people still ask: Is Uncle Sam a real ...

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The lineage of Uncle Sam, benign personification of the nation, was again raised last week. Was this lean Yankee character in beaver hat and striped trousers who reflects the emotions of 123,000,000 ...

Inflation rises to 8.3 percent even as gas prices drop sharply. Review-Journal editorial cartoonist Michael Ramirez is a two-time winner of the Pulitzer Prize and a three-time winner of the Sigma ...