How Bernie Wrightson Changed Comics In The ’80s
A look at a master artist’s attempts to stretch the medium — touching on horror, social justice, and superheroes while always being true to his own vision.
A look at a master artist’s attempts to stretch the medium — touching on horror, social justice, and superheroes while always being true to his own vision.
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I have no doubt these stories had already been scheduled when the news hit Saturday that comics artist Bernie Wrightson had passed away. But as […]
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