The Comics Journal #140

Plot

Interview:

Walt Kelly (p.50)

Alan Moore Part III (p.78)

Maurice Sendak (p.94)

Reviews:

Rich Kreiner, “Portrait of the Artist as a Young Waster” (p.37)

Kenneth Smith, “Pogophilia” (p.41)

Darcy Sullivan, “Kids at the Abyss” (p.43)

Leonard Rifas, “Comic Book Reflections on the Red Menace” (p.45)

Frank Young, “Cynical Ducks” (p.47)

Essays:

Norman Hale, “Natural Foods” (p.59)

Bill Watterson, “Some Thoughts on Pogo” (p.63)

Steve Thompson, “A Walt Kelly Biography” (p.67)

Scott Russo, “Art for Artiness’ Sake” (p.86)

Columns:

Gary Groth: Opening Shots, “Dear Dave: A Reply to Dave Sim” (p.3)

Robert Boyd: Swipe File (p.28)

Harvey Pekar: American Slander, “Serious Funnybooks” (p.109)

Jim Woodring: Hey, Kids! Comics! (p.111)

Illustration:

Walt Kelly Sketchbook (p.71)

Jim Engel Sketchbook (p.121)