Podcasts
Duane calls in from the great state of Ohio to discuss his comic strip "Zed," and the way he uses his cartooning and performing backgrounds as a motivational speaker. Also, "Three's Company" comes up. Because when doesn't it?
On this episode of the Cartoon Dumpling podcast, you'll listen in on my chat with Duane Abel, creator of the comic strip "Zed." Duane has a real passion for the art and craft of cartooning and it shines through in our chat. You'll hear a wonderful story about his Grandma, learn about one of his favorite comic strips that some people hate, and hear why his roll-top desk has a bullet hole in it. Buckle up and enjoy the show!
ZED cartoonist Duane Abel drops by to talk comics, Charles Schulz, Peanuts, perseverance & defining cartooning success on your own terms.
Videos
Screen Writing/Plays
JELLY JARS written by Duane M. Abel
A full length romantic comedy stage play about a cartoonist written by a cartoonist, available for worldwide performances by Silver Birchington Plays.
Charismatic, boozy and with an eye for the ladies, cartoonist Monte Grayson gets to draw the most beloved newspaper comic strip of the 1940's... JELLY JARS (based on the girl that got away). Life will never be the same for him or his eager young assistant, sexpot model, matronly secretary and shady manager when the girl that got away comes back! 3M 3F
THE GREENOAK GUARDIAN
Movie star Grayson Kane is about to bring the hottest new comic book superhero to the big screen, but first, he must get the creator's approval...and she is no pushover.
A romantic comedy feature film from United Front Films.
Directed by Lana Reed
Written by Duane M. Abel
WATCH THE MOVIE NOW ON AMAZON PRIME & TUBI!
Fun Movie Facts:
Duane wrote this movie in less than two weeks!
The movie was filmed in his Ohio hometown, bringing together a movie production team, local businesses and an entire community.
Some of the movie’s characters are named after members of Duane’s family.
Not only does Duane appear in the movie as Hollywood agent Cy, but all of the comic book art in the film was created by him too!
