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    A No-Deal Christmas

    BY Matthias Wivel Apr 22, 2019

    Cassandra Darke, the titular protagonist of Posy Simmonds’ latest comic, is the cartoonist’s most heroic figure so far, and the book is an assertive step in the direction of more proactive social engagement. Continue reading →
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    “I’m Very Interested in Cartooning as a Language”: Sloane Leong Talks to Antonio Hitos

    BY Sloane Leong Apr 19, 2019

    Cartoonist and critic Leong is speaking with the her fellow artists-in-residence at the Maison de Auteurs in Angouleme, France. This week, she talks to Hitos about his “Noise” project, Charles Schulz, and whether or not he’s being too strict with himself. Continue reading →

    So British, So French: Posy Simmonds & Catherine Meurisse Do Pulp

    BY Cynthia Rose Apr 18, 2019

    This year’s Pulp Festival revolves around new books and exhibits by and about two pioneering artists, Simmonds and Meurisse, and we caught up with both of them. Continue reading →
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    A No-Deal Christmas


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    BY Joe Decie Apr 12, 2019
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    BY Joe Decie Apr 11, 2019
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    Let Us Now Praise Famous Synthezoids


    BY Tegan O'Neil Apr 11, 2019
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    Joe Decie: Day Three


    BY Joe Decie Apr 10, 2019
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    Joe Decie: Day Two


    BY Joe Decie Apr 9, 2019
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    Joe Decie: Day One


    BY Joe Decie Apr 8, 2019
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