“Teeny Meany Menace!” was Written and Lettered by Michael Stewart, Penciled by Dave Tata, Inked by Jeff Albrecht, and Colored by Garry Black. ©2000 Michael Stewart & Garry Black

Author’s Note: This story was inspired by the idea that a guy could be so mean that his very meanness would take on a life of its own. From there it just seemed obvious that putting him in a good mood would diffuse the situation. It amuses me that Joe Meany was never fired, no matter what trouble he caused, and pops up in other stories from time to time.