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“I'm a huge fan of the Rod Serling sci-fi, where they could take the most odd and enormous ideas but ground them in something very human.”

Quote by Mark Millar

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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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