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“Underground and alternative comics existed in a vacuum for years, where money really wasn't an issue. No one would get into doing a black-and-white comic because they thought it might be a route to riches.”

Quote by Adrian Tomine

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Adrian Tomine, born on May 31, 1974, is a renowned American illustrator. His work is known for its unique style and profound emotional expression, covering a wide range of subjects from the mundane aspects of daily life to complex interpersonal relationships. more

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“I wanted all the responsibility to rest on the content of the story. I tried to make the visual style almost invisible.”

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