So sad: 'American Elf' comes to an end

Dec. 31 marked the end of an era for comics fans: Cartoonist James Kochalka wrapped his American Elf strip after a whopping 14 years.

Kochalka began drawing his daily diary comic in 1998. Though most strips were only four panels, they managed to convey so much; it has been particularly moving to watch him document the birth and growth of his children as well as the rise of his career.

"I imagine a...