Despite these issues, the book remains a pillar of sequential art because it forces these uncomfortable conversations.
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In the sprawling, 80-plus-year history of comic books, few titles carry the seismic weight of Published in 1986 by DC Comics, this four-issue limited series (later collected as a trade paperback) did more than just tell a story about an aging superhero. It shattered the perception of what a comic book could be, redefined one of pop culture’s most iconic characters for a mature audience, and ushered in the "Dark Age" of comics. Despite these issues, the book remains a pillar
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