David Waisglass (right) is a writer, designer, and business development manager for comic properties such as HERMAN^® and FOR BETTER OR FOR WORSE^®. "In this business, being funny means you're talented," says Waisglass. "Anywhere else, you're just another rude pain-in-the-ass."

Gordon Coulthart is a partner in Funbag Studios, a successful film animation company based in Ottawa, Canada. In addition to developing characters and entertainment properties for television, Gordon supports two children and several local pubs.