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“When someone writes to tell me something I've written made them laugh or cry, I've done my job and done it well. The rest is all semantics.”

Quote by Len Wein

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Len Wein is an American comic book writer, born on June 12, 1948. He is known for his contributions to the comic book industry, particularly for his collaborations with artists like John Romita Sr. and Jack Kirby. Wein worked for both Marvel and DC Comics, contributing to many classic comic books. more

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