Arlo and Janis

By Jimmy Johnson

From the ugly sofa that is the center of the "Arlo and Janis" universe, this shapeshifting comic strip has been just about everywhere, from unvarnished human drama and flights of unfettered comic fantasy to unabashed pathos and pithy observational wit. The characters, Arlo and Janis, have played the parts of mermaids, squirrels, alligators, and grasshoppers over the years, all while exploring the unexaggerated human condition and managing to become one of the most believable families in the funny pages. This unique approach has garnered "Arlo and Janis" an intelligent and engaged readership and guaranteed that a percentage of that readership will be confused and disgruntled at any given moment.

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About Jimmy Johnson

An Alabama native born in the last days of the Truman administration, Jimmy Johnson studied journalism at Auburn University and worked as a newspaperman and editorial cartoonist. His editorial cartooning for The Jackson (Mississippi) "Daily News" was honored by the Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Awards. His original comic strips were the focus of a groundbreaking art exhibit at The Bryant Galleries in Jackson, Mississippi. Johnson works out of his spare bedroom and lives and sails his boat, Willie and Joe, in the Tennessee River Valley.

Smiling man wearing a straw hat and sunglasses, sitting outdoors against a wooden background, showcasing a relaxed summer vibe.