Rick Kirkman (born 1953) is a cartoonist and co-creator of the comic strip Baby Blues.
He also served as co-executive producer of The WB animated television series of Baby Blues.
Prior to the creation of Baby Blues,[2][3] Rick Kirkman worked as a humorous illustrator and gag cartoonist.
He created humorous illustrations for advertising clients including America West Airlines, Bic Corporation, Campbells, Ramada Inn and Best Western; and accompanying articles in Parents Magazine, Money, Children's Television Workshop and Redbook.
He collaborated with longtime friend, Jerry Scott,[3] to create the comic strip Baby Blues, which was launched in 1990 by Creators Syndicate.