OXFORD, Miss. -- It would be so much simpler if only the University of Mississippi mascot was some goofy animal. Like the Georgia Bulldog or the Florida Gator. It wouldn't even have to be an animal.

goofy criminal that looks a whole lot like Gritty, the mascot for the Philadelphia Flyers. In issue #2 of the series, where he makes his debut, Chuck shouts things like “youse guys,” I’m the ...