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“If you want to know what you think of yourself, then ask yourself what you think of others and you will find the answer.”

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Seth

Seth (born Gregory Gallant, September 16, 1962) is a Canadian cartoonist and one of the most influential figures in the alternative comics scene. Known for his nostalgic, mid-century aesthetic and emotionally nuanced storytelling, his work often depicts small-town North America in the 1950s and 1960s, exploring themes of loneliness, loss, and nostalgia. Since the early 1990s, his comic series "Palookaville" has become a landmark in independent comics, earning him numerous awards including multiple Eisner Awards. more

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