Dark Reading turns 20, launches cartoon caption contest for fans

Dark Reading turned 20 on May 1, and it is celebrating by reviving the Name That Toon contest. According to Dark Reading, the cartoon by John Klossner invites readers to caption the 2006–2026 contrast scene, with a May 26 deadline for submissions. A panel of editors will review all entries, publish the winning caption, and the winner will receive a gift card and a shout-out.

Submissions can be sent by email with the subject line “Dark Reading 20 Toon,” or participants can respond via the publication’s social media posts on LinkedIn, Facebook, BlueSky, Instagram, and X. The article notes that Dark Reading’s 20th anniversary coverage reflects on the site’s history and ongoing work, with John Klossner identified as the cartoonist behind the contest.

This crowd-sourced caption initiative sits alongside broader Dark Reading materials and resources celebrating its 20-year presence in cybersecurity journalism.