| 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 |
Shortcuts is a syndicated Sunday strip by artist and educator Jeff Harris, which is distributed by Andrews McMeel Syndication via the Newspaper Enterprise Association.
Publication history
Shortcuts has been distributed through the Newspaper Enterprise Association (NEA) from back when it was part of United Media. In 2011 Andrews McMeel took over syndication of United Media's strips.[1] Shortcuts continues to be distributed via the NEA but is branded "Distributed by Andrews McMeel via UFS, Inc."[2] (UFS is United Feature Syndicate, another former United Media syndication arm that is now part of Andrews McMeel.)
Story and characters
The weekly feature offers educational lessons, with each strip devoted to a single topic. The diverse cast of characters includes:[3]
- Roland, who wears a computer icon and likes speed and learning new things.[4]
- K, who wears a peace sign and knows girls can do anything.[5]
- James, who is often the victim of unfortunate events.[6]
- Junior, who wears a question mark because he likes to ask questions.[7]
- Juanita, who wears the infinity symbol as a symbol of "infinite knowledge".[8]
- Duke and Duke, a pair of hermit crabs, one happy and one miserable.[9]
References
- ^ Universal Uclick to Provide Syndicate Services for United Media, PR Newswire, February 24, 2011.
- ^ "Shortcuts," GoComics. Accessed Dec. 21, 2018.
- ^ "Shortcuts by Jeff Harris". Andrews McMeel Syndication. Retrieved 2018-12-21.
- ^ "About Us - Roland". Archived from the original on January 20, 2012. Retrieved 2012-10-03.
- ^ "About Us - K". Archived from the original on January 20, 2012. Retrieved 2012-10-03.
- ^ "About Us - James". Archived from the original on January 20, 2012. Retrieved 2012-10-03.
- ^ "About Us - Junior". Archived from the original on January 20, 2012. Retrieved 2012-10-03.
- ^ "About Us - Juanita". Archived from the original on January 20, 2012. Retrieved 2012-10-03.
- ^ "About Us - Duke & Duke". Archived from the original on January 20, 2012. Retrieved 2012-10-03.
External links
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