This is the first in a planned series of posts, which I plan on slowly detailing the history of the art-form which I so love.  This, however will not yet begin the great adventure, which I might even try and parlay into a non-fiction book some day, I don't know.  This is the first entry to start the process of polling people for their votes for the greatest comic characters of all time.
Before I let you start voting I want to clarify, this is not a purely superhero list, Calvin & Hobbs, Garfield, Maus, any character who appeared in a comic book, graphic novel, newspaper strip, or even in an on-line comic is eligible.  Just give me a name, at least one title they appeared in if they appeared in many, and that's all the information I really need.  I guess aliases too if the character went by a lot of names.  Take into account the history of comics, if you want, and impact on pop culture, again, if you want.
Now onto the voting, give me your top fifteen characters, either right here in the comments or submit via the link back on the main website (Here's the link)
Check back here for the more, and updates as the list grows and updates.