Summer 1997
This issue is most noteworthy as being our introduction to cartoonest Chris Ware, who since has contributed a wonderful comic to each issue. This is also the first issue of Speak that wasn't mostly bad.

Content
Not Just Superheroes: interviews with three of today's most promising comic artists (Chris Ware, Seth, Joe Sacco).

Boondoggle in the Swamp: AmeriCorps, gators and bounced checks in the Okefenokee.

Punch, Shufle Left, Punch: ringside at Gleason's, the heavyweight of New York gyms.

Turn Left at the Leather Bar: uncovering the perfect travel guide.

The Naked Truth: free association with author David Sedaris.

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