McMeel

McMeel is a surname of Irish or Scottish origin. In contemporary usage, the name is also associated with a major American publishing and media company that specializes in humor and comic arts: Andrews McMeel Publishing and its parent, Andrews McMeel Universal.

The corporate name derives from Andrew McMeel, who co-founded the company with Jim Andrews. Andrews McMeel Publishing (AMP) operates as the publishing arm, producing and distributing humor books, graphic novels, and collections of popular comic strips and cartoons. The publishing arm is part of Andrews McMeel Universal (AMU), a broader media organization.

Headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, AMP works within AMU to license, syndicate, and distribute comic properties, calendars, and related merchandise across North America. Through its activities, the McMeel name has become widely associated with the American comics publishing and media industry, connecting creators, publishers, and retailers in the humor and graphic storytelling space.