Olivia Jaimes | |
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Area(s) | Cartoonist |
Notable works | Nancy |
Awards | Comics Industry Newcomer of the Year (2018)
[1] Ringo Awards: Best Comic Strip or Panel (2019) [2] |
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Olivia Jaimes is a pseudonymous American cartoonist who began writing and illustrating the long-running daily comic strip Nancy in 2018, updating it for a modern audience. [3]
Jaimes began producing the Nancy comic strip in 2018, following the retirement of Guy Gilchrist after a 22-year run. Her first strip appeared on April 9, 2018. [4] Jaimes' art style was visually distinct from that of Gilchrist. In particular, Jaimes drew Aunt Fritzi less like her original pin-up-style design, instead depicting her in a style similar to the other characters in the strip. [5] She also modernized the setting, with frequent references to current trends and technologies, such as smartphones, social media, ear buds, and a robotics club. [6]
While some fans of Gilchrist's run were not pleased with the changes, [7] most professional criticism was positive.[ citation needed] Social engagement on the comic strip's page increased 500 percent compared with the end of Gilchrist's run. [8]
Jaimes' Labor Day 2018 strip, which included a panel of Nancy riding a hoverboard with two smartphones and a selfie stick, and announcing that "Sluggo is lit," became an internet meme, with the phrase inserted into other comic book panels and other images. [9] [10]
2018
For her first year, Olivia Jaimes' Nancy was recognized in numerous "year's best" awards including:
2019
Olivia Jaimes | |
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Area(s) | Cartoonist |
Notable works | Nancy |
Awards | Comics Industry Newcomer of the Year (2018)
[1] Ringo Awards: Best Comic Strip or Panel (2019) [2] |
Signature | |
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Olivia Jaimes is a pseudonymous American cartoonist who began writing and illustrating the long-running daily comic strip Nancy in 2018, updating it for a modern audience. [3]
Jaimes began producing the Nancy comic strip in 2018, following the retirement of Guy Gilchrist after a 22-year run. Her first strip appeared on April 9, 2018. [4] Jaimes' art style was visually distinct from that of Gilchrist. In particular, Jaimes drew Aunt Fritzi less like her original pin-up-style design, instead depicting her in a style similar to the other characters in the strip. [5] She also modernized the setting, with frequent references to current trends and technologies, such as smartphones, social media, ear buds, and a robotics club. [6]
While some fans of Gilchrist's run were not pleased with the changes, [7] most professional criticism was positive.[ citation needed] Social engagement on the comic strip's page increased 500 percent compared with the end of Gilchrist's run. [8]
Jaimes' Labor Day 2018 strip, which included a panel of Nancy riding a hoverboard with two smartphones and a selfie stick, and announcing that "Sluggo is lit," became an internet meme, with the phrase inserted into other comic book panels and other images. [9] [10]
2018
For her first year, Olivia Jaimes' Nancy was recognized in numerous "year's best" awards including:
2019