FAQ About mchumor.com & thekomic.com

1) Why am I taken to a CartoonStock page when I click a "License This Cartoon" Link?

CartoonStock has the technical ability to let you download a cartoon as soon as you license it, something I don't.

2) I'm a teacher or I'm from a non-profit or I'm a putting together a presentation that I'm not being paid for. May I use your cartoons for free?

I'd love to give my work away, but since literally over 95% of requests for my cartoons are from folks who fall into these categories and my own creditors don't accept good deeds in lieu of cash, I do request a token fee.

3) If I use your cartoons it'll give you great exposure. Now may I use them for free?

Ironically, when I give 'toons away the exposure results in more requests for free 'toons ... oh, and please pardon the pun, but don't people die of exposure?

4) I'm fabulously wealthy and can't believe how cheap your cartoons are compared to cartoons sold on other sites. Is it OK if I send you more money than you ask for?

Hey, give me enough and I'll start letting other worthy folks use my stuff for free. Seriously, if any donor is willing to pay me $1,000 per month I will let any teacher in their country use my cartoons for free.

5) How do I commission a cartoon?

I am retiring, so I am no longer taking commissions. However, if you find a cartoon on this site where the drawing would work for your purposes if the caption were changed, I might be able to do that.

5) If I don't want to pay you and I use an image without your permission, what's the worst that can happen?

You could receive from a lawyer a bill that's for a lot more than you'd pay if you simply licensed a cartoon from me up front. CartoonStock scours the web for unauthorized use of cartoons.

6) Why have you marred your cartoons by putting a big © McHumor watermark on them?

If you license a cartoon, you will be able to download a high quality image without the watermark. I take great pride in my work and it really pained me to make the drawings less attractive on the web, but it seems it’s the only way I can make a living. My Rates' Page used to start with the plea, “If you wouldn't steal a newspaper from a blind vendor just because you could get away with it, please don't use a cartoon without permission just because you can get away with it.” I’m disappointed to report that it appears that blind vendors are being ripped off on a regular basis.

7) Are these really questions you're frequently asked?

I get asked all but one of them on a daily basis. One I've never ever been asked, but I'm always hoping Bill Gates, Warren Buffett, or some other possible donor will discover mchumor.com.