I know many of you have been hoping for the return of the demon for some time now. Well, I hope many of you have, anyway. Because he's back.

In case you don't remember the demon, I recommend refreshing your memory by reading through the archives a bit, starting with strip #63. Or jump straight ahead to the demon's first appearance, in strip #66. And then keep reading for about a couple dozen more strips. It took a while to resolve that storyline.

This strip (or one of his choosing from the archives) is hereby dedicated to my brother Aaron, who is a truly awesome guy. Happy birthday, Aaron! I hope your birthday is full of surprises, as the old saying goes.

Also, the point awards for best gift suggestions have been announced in the forums.