When a writer or cartoonist has their work syndicated, this means that the material is popular and can be sold to readers beyond the local area. Newspaper writers and cartoonists are happy when their material is syndicated because they are paid on the basis of how many papers use their work. Comics - Comics are drawings which tell a story, usually humorous but occasionally adventurous. Almost all comics are syndicated. The advertisement and editorial departments of newspapers are separated to ensure that advertisers have no influence on news articles.
Newspapers can and do refuse to accept advertising they feel is unfit to print.