Beetle Bailey is one of the most popular comic strips in American history, and being banned by the Army helped make it a huge success. Having fans and readers play a part in the new character's ...

From feeling far too average to horrible dating lives, the most relatable comic strip characters have made fans feel a lot less alone in the world.

This is not the first time Walker has introduced new characters or injected timely story lines into Beetle Bailey. Lt. Jack Flap made his appearance in 1970, a time when blacks were not seen in ...