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Neal Yamamoto

@nealtoon

Neal Yamamoto is a curmudgeonly freelance artist of indeterminate age whose vaguely disturbing scribblin’s and scrivenin’s have been published in a variety of books, magazines and papers. His latest drawing book (Superhero Explosion: 60 Easy Lessons For Drawing Comics) can be found at your big-chain-monolithic-mega-bookstore and his upcoming visual journal/cartoon “My Name Is Neal” can be found...well, duh, here. Post comments about the ’toon here or email Neal at nealnyamamoto@gmail.com.

Updated July 2012


Stories from This Author

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Journal Entry #3½ Weeks Away: "Holiday Stress..."

Nov. 30, 2024 • Neal Yamamoto

A weekly visual journal/cartoon about an easily-annoyed fourth generation American of Japanese descent. This week, December sneaks up on Neal... Check back every weekend for subsequent entries.

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Journal Entry #10 Extra Pounds: "Harvest Party..."

Nov. 23, 2024 • Neal Yamamoto

A weekly visual journal/cartoon about an easily-annoyed fourth generation American of Japanese descent. This week, “Plymouth, Massachusetts, 1621 A.D.” Check back every weekend for subsequent entries.

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Journal Entry #Created in 1958: "40% of Mammal Species..."

Nov. 16, 2024 • Neal Yamamoto

A weekly visual journal/cartoon about an easily-annoyed fourth generation American of Japanese descent. This week, “The World's Most Powerful Rodents” Check back every weekend for subsequent entries.

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Journal Entry #Invented in 1938: "10 Pts. For Q or Z..."

Nov. 9, 2024 • Neal Yamamoto

A weekly visual journal/cartoon about an easily-annoyed fourth generation American of Japanese descent. This week, “My Favorite Scrabble Words* (*Disclaimer: I do get challenged whenever I play these words...)” Check back every weekend for subsequent entries.

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Journal Entry #1 With a Bullet: "Chart Toppers..."

Nov. 2, 2024 • Neal Yamamoto

A weekly visual journal/cartoon about an easily-annoyed fourth generation American of Japanese descent. This week, “Perky-Sounding #1 Pop Hits that Contain Darker Subtexts” Check back every weekend for subsequent entries.  

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Journal Entry # 10/31/2024: "Happy All Hallows Eve!"

Oct. 26, 2024 • Neal Yamamoto

A weekly visual journal/cartoon about an easily-annoyed fourth generation American of Japanese descent. This week, “Scary Japanese Creatures” Check back every weekend for subsequent entries.

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Journal Entry #6 Horrific Faces: "Mortifying Mugs..."

Oct. 19, 2024 • Neal Yamamoto

A weekly visual journal/cartoon about an easily-annoyed fourth generation American of Japanese descent. This week, “Creepiest Halloween Masks!” Check back every weekend for subsequent entries.  

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Journal Entry #$10 or Less: "I Got a Rock..."

Oct. 12, 2024 • Neal Yamamoto

A weekly visual journal/cartoon about an easily-annoyed fourth generation American of Japanese descent. This week, “E-Z Halloween Costumes” Check back every weekend for subsequent entries.  

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Journal Entry #The 10th Month: "Spooky Time!..."

Oct. 5, 2024 • Neal Yamamoto

A weekly visual journal/cartoon about an easily-annoyed fourth generation American of Japanese descent. This week, “My Favorite Witches!!!” Check back every weekend for subsequent entries.

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Journal Entry #6 of the Worst: "Malpractice!!..."

Sept. 28, 2024 • Neal Yamamoto

A weekly visual journal/cartoon about an easily-annoyed fourth generation American of Japanese descent. This week, “The Worst Doctors for Your Health...” Check back every weekend for subsequent entries.  

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