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USA TODAY PLAY Launches Amid Comics Industry Changes

10/17/2025

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USA TODAY launched USA TODAY PLAY, a digital hub for casual entertainment.
Alison Mason's comic strip The Adventures of Rudy and Trevor has gained popularity across six states.
The Olive & Popeye comic will continue without its Olive segment, raising questions for newspapers carrying it.
Cartoonist Trino Camacho created a mural in Las Vegas celebrating the Latino community.
The comics world mourns Mort Todd, a significant figure in the industry.

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USA TODAY launched USA TODAY PLAY, a digital hub for casual entertainment.
Alison Mason's comic strip The Adventures of Rudy and Trevor has gained popularity across six states.
The Olive & Popeye comic will continue without its Olive segment, raising questions for newspapers carrying it.
Cartoonist Trino Camacho created a mural in Las Vegas celebrating the Latino community.
The comics world mourns Mort Todd, a significant figure in the industry.