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“During the Mavelmania days in the late '60's I got a phone call one evening and I answered it and this voice said, "Mike Royer? This is Jack Kirby. Word is you're a pretty good inker." That's how it started.”

Quote by Mike Royer

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Mike Royer, born in 1941, is an enigmatic figure whose profession remains unknown. His life story and contributions are currently limited in available information. more

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