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“Charlie had always been a sucker for this part... the first days. The days when you let yourself believe the lies... Not just that there's someone who truly sees you... truly understands you... to your soul... but that you even want them to. That's the sweetest lie, the one you tell yourself.”

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Ed Brubaker
Ed Brubaker

Ed Brubaker is an American comic book writer born on November 17, 1966. Known for his distinctive narrative style and deep character development, he is one of the leading figures in contemporary comic book industry. more

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