Q&A: Your favorite cartoon stars answer probing questions that you would want to ask.

Who is the first cartoonist you ever met? Find out who met Al Capp, Ham Fisher,& Bil Keane.

What advice would you give to a cartoonist just beginning his career? Will Eisner, Mort Walker, Sergio Aragones and others answer.

Have you ever had a crush on a cartoon character? Which cartoonists had feelings for Daisy Mae, Linus, and Element Lad?

What is your favorite Peanuts strip? Cathy Guisewite, Scott Adams, Lynn Johnston and others respond.

Articles: History, Humor and Comic Heritage.

Digging Up Bone: Craig Shutt examines the working methods of Jeff Smith, creator of the highly acclaimed comic-book series Bone. HA4 Volume 1, Number 4.

The Ad that Made an Icon out of Mac: Gene Kannenberg Jr. examines the marketing colossus behind Charles Atlas, The World's Most Perfectly Developed Man, and highlights some of his less-reverential offspring. HA7 Volume 2, Number 3.

Big Deals: Comics' Top Events: HA7 Volume 2, Number 3.

The Celluloid Sailor: In 1929, E. C. Segar's bedraggled sailor took the world by storm. Popeye's transaction from the comics page to animation catapulted him to superstardom. HA6 Volume 2, Number 2.

The Critic That Walked by Himself: Gilbert Seldes was one of the comics' early and important critical champions, paving the way for comic strips' acceptance among the intelligensia. HA6 Volume 2, Number 2.

Betsy and Me & Jack Cole: Jack Cole was the brilliant creator of Plastic Man who found syndication success with Betsy & Me. Rong Goulart presents a selection of Cole's little seen comic strip. HA6 Volume 2, Number 2.