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“I'm not sure I can name a kind of story that wouldn't work in comics form. It's words and images, and we've been telling all kinds of stories with that combination since theatre was invented thousands of years ago.”

Quote by James Vance

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James Vance, born on April 2, 1953, is an individual whose profession and category remain unknown. His life experience and specific achievements are limited by available information. more

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