Cartoon Syndicates of the USA
A cartoon syndicate distributes comic strips to newspapers and publications.
The main cartoon syndicate services in the United States
Important Note; The syndicates below typically ONLY accept online submissions and will not look at USPS mailed submissions! See each particular set of guidelines for details and exceptations.
King Features Syndicate
King Features Syndicate was established in 1914 and is owned by Hearst. It is one of the oldest and largest syndicates, distributing classic comic strips like Blondie and Popeye.
submissions@comicskingdom.com
Comics, King Features Syndicate
628 Virginia Drive
Orlando, Florida 32803
King Features Submission Guidelines
Andrews McMeel Syndication
Andrews McMeel Syndication was formed in 2009 through mergers including Universal Press Syndicate and Uclick, is known for distributing Garfield, Dilbert, and Peanuts.
1130 Walnut Street
Kansas City, MO 64106-2109
Submission Guidelines for Andrews McMeel Syndication
Creators Syndicate
Creators Syndicate started in 1987 and is based in Hermosa Beach, California. It is known for creator-owned content like Doonesbury and Zippy the Pinhead.
submissions@creators.com
5901 Lincoln Blvd., Suite 200
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Guidelines for Creators Syndicate
Tribune Content Agency
Tribune Content Agency (which was formerly Tribune Media Services and part of Tribune Publishing) syndicates comics like Gil Thorp. The history og the agency reaches back to 1918.
1000 Albion Avenue
Schaumburg, IL 60193
Tribune Submissions Page
Media:
How the comic strip world has changed – The Comics Journal – Feb 2025
Interview with Tea Fougner, former Editorial Director of Comics, at King Features Syndicate.
The Washington Post Writers Group Syndicate is "Winding Down Its Syndicated Cartoon Service" – Feb 2022
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Original Page Feb 21, 2025