Fantagraphics honcho Eric Reynolds writes from Seattle:
Hey, I read on your blog about the transition from subject to contributor. Dan Clowes might be another: he was profiled by Tad Friend a few years ago, and has done some commissioned comic strips for the mag. Although he may have actually been a contributor before he was profiled, I’m not certain…
Who’s got the answer? I bet someone does! Here’s a linky sidebar on newyorker.com about Clowes and his work.