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“Ever since 1980, sci-fi has generally been more Bladerunner than Star Wars. People talk about Star Wars being the most influential movie of all time and creating the blockbuster along with Jaws and that sort of thing, but really there's not been a space opera that anyone can go and see.”

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Mark Millar, born on December 24, 1969, is a renowned comic book writer from the United Kingdom. His works are known for their unique narrative style and profound character development, with notable titles including 'Kick-Ass', 'Wanted', and 'Kingsman'. more

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