Even though I’m teaching a lot of classes these days, there are some classes I’d really like to take! It turns out The Kubert School has just merged with County College of Morris.
The Kubert School, the brainchild of the brilliant Joe Kubert, was established in 1976 essentially as a technical school for artists wanting to get into comics, illustration, and/or animation. So many of your favorites have graduated from this illustrious school. Here’s just a few:
• Thomas Yeates
• Amanda Conner
• Stephen R. Bissette
• Andy Kubert
• Adam Kubert
• Rick Veitch
• Jan Duursema
• Tom Mandrake
• Timothy Truman
• Thom Zahler
• Eric Shanower
• Steve Lieber
• Scott Kolins
• Dan Parent
• Sergio Cariello
• Matt Hollingsworth
• Ed Piskor
I worked with Joe and The Kubert School on a couple of projects, and it was always a joyously fun spot to visit. And yes, I always had FOMO that I didn’t enroll way back when.
But today, I’m so encouraged that academia now embraces it all and provides a pathway for talented folks to break into comics (and so much more).
The article is here and below:
Integration Creates New Career Pathways for Students
County College of Morris (CCM) has acquired The Joe Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Art, Inc., bringing one of the most iconic and influential names in the industry to its campus, beginning in Fall 2026. This integration expands opportunities for students seeking successful careers in comics, illustration and graphic storytelling while building upon The Joe Kubert School’s renowned reputation of artistic excellence. A formal signing event will be held on CCM’s campus on Monday, August 17, 2026, to commemorate this milestone and celebrate the future of The Joe Kubert School at CCM.
Building on their 50-year legacy, The Joe Kubert School’s specialized Cartoon and Graphic Art program will continue as part of CCM, connecting students to an industry network that few programs can match. Through relationships that include such names as DC Comics, Marvel Comics, IDW Publishing and Dynamite Entertainment, students gain direct access to working professionals and valuable career insights. This foundation has helped alumni launch careers with some of the world’s most recognized studios, including Walt Disney Animation, Warner Bros. and Pixar Animation Studios.
Through CCM’s Center for Workforce Development, The Joe Kubert School at CCM will offer artists of all experience levels access to a program that has inspired generations of cartoonists, illustrators and visual storytellers. Students will build technical skills and artistic confidence while learning from practicing professionals in the industry.
“We are honored to welcome The Joe Kubert School into our community and to continue its extraordinary legacy of inspiring generations of artists and creators,” said Dr. Anthony Iacono, president of CCM. “By coming together, we are expanding opportunities for students to develop the artistic, technical and professional skills needed to thrive in today’s creative industries. This addition strengthens career pathways in animation, illustration, graphic storytelling and related fields while preserving the spirit and excellence that have made The Joe Kubert School so highly respected.”
“For five decades, The Joe Kubert School has been dedicated to helping artists turn their love of art into a profession,” said Anthony Marques, President of The Joe Kubert School. “We are thrilled to be a part of the CCM community and continue guiding students as they develop their craft and prepare for careers in the commercial art industries. By combining our specialized art education with CCM’s many resources, we can create even more opportunities for our students to succeed. It’s an exciting new chapter in the Joe Kubert School’s history and we can’t wait to see what our students accomplish.”
Students will also benefit from access to CCM’s wide range of student support services, designed to foster student success. These resources include academic advising, a Tutoring Center, Career Services, Transfer Services, Center for Student Well-Being, Veterans Resource Center and use of facilities on campus such as the library and fitness center. In addition, students will have the opportunity to be a part of CCM’s vibrant student life, including over 50 student clubs and organizations.
To learn more about The Joe Kubert School at CCM and to apply for Fall 2026, visit www.kubertschool.edu. Their full-time certificate program continues to be offered in a traditional daytime format. In addition, online studies courses will continue, with new in-person evening options available. For questions about the program, contact CCM’s Center for Workforce Development at wfd@ccm.edu or 973-328-5187.
And back in the 90s, when I was working at Nabisco in NJ (fans of this column would be interested in the Marvel Comics tie-in I spearheaded), one of my local comic shops was Dewey’s Comic City in Madison, NJ. It was a great shop. When the original owner retired, they struck a deal to run the Kubert School gift shop – essentially a comics shop in a school.
(I also always enjoyed going to Funny Books in Lake Hiawatha, NJ too!)
