January 7 (first test)

BLONDIE, by Chick Young (January 7, 1944)

Oh, long-winded and dull Dagwood, you totally deserved it.

BEETLE BAILEY, by Mort Walker (January 7, 1954)

"Beetle Bailey" sexism count (so far): 1. Don't worry, it'll go up.

B.C., by Johnny Hart (January 7, 1964)

The Prehistoric Pessimistic Society was created just for this gag. I approve.

GARFIELD, by Jim Davis (January 7, 1984)

That crazy cat loves his lasagna!

January 6 (first test of layout)

BLONDIE, by Chick Young (January 6, 1944)

Blondie loves crazy hats. Dagwood hates spending money. It's comedy gold.

BEETLE BAILEY, by Mort Walker (January 6, 1954)

It seems like quite a stretch to have Sarge helping Beetle, especially in service to such a poor joke.

B.C., by Johnny Hart (January 6, 1964)

Call me crazy, but I don't think late-period Johnny Hart would ever write about an organized group of pessimists.

GARFIELD, by Jim Davis (January 6, 1984)

John catches Garfield in his devious trap. And he didn't even need lasagna!