Jim Ivey

Jim Ivey (Apr. 15, 1925 – July 14, 2022) was an American editorial cartoonist, cartoon-art collector, comics historian, publisher, teacher, and convention organizer. He worked for four major U.S. newspapers, founded one of the earliest galleries devoted to original cartoon art, co-founded OrlandoCon, and published several works on the history of cartooning.

Ivey was known for his outsized personality, soft-spoken Southern drawl, bow tie, handlebar mustache, and dedication to the art and history of cartooning.