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Quote by Tom Brevoort

“The thing that makes stories memorable is the experiences they impart onto the readership and the emotions that they make those readers feel. The audience will forgive an incredible amount if you deliver them a powerful emotional experience - and, conversely, if your story is emotionally false, no amount of pyrotechnics will save it.”

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Tom Brevoort

Tom Brevoort is a seasoned comic book editor who has been with Marvel Comics since the 1990s, holding various positions and responsible for editing and planning numerous iconic comic series. His career has spanned significant moments in Marvel Comics history, including the return of Spider-Man and the rise of The Avengers. more

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