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“Comics, which are really best described as an arrangement of images in a sequence that tell a story - an idea - is a very old form of graphic communication. It began with the hieroglyphics in Egypt, it first appeared in a recognizable form in the Medieval times as copper plates produced by the Catholic church to tell morality stories.”

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Will Eisner
Will Eisner

Will Eisner, an American cartoonist, was born on March 6, 1917, and passed away on January 3, 2005. He is considered one of the key figures in the development of comic art, known for his innovative narrative techniques and contributions to the structure of comic storytelling. more

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