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“If you want to draw comics, you really have to love to draw, as you will be spending many hours sitting down with a pencil or pen in your hand.”

Quote by Dave Gibbons

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Dave Gibbons is a renowned comic book writer, born on April 14, 1949. He is best known for his work on 'Watchmen,' which is considered a classic of modern comic books. Gibbons' work is praised for its complex storytelling, profound social commentary, and innovative visual art. more

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“I don't think schooling of any sort really prepares you for real life. I don't know if art school would have prepared me to draw comics. Half of the people I know in comics went to art school, half of them didn't. Some of them went and dropped out.”

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