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Epic graphic novels are our topic of choice this week, with two beautifully crafted and monumental volumes. Eddie Campbell's "Alec" was 30 years in the making and recounts the author's life story, from failure to success. Meanwhile, "Habibi" by Craig Thompson is a genius tribute to Arabic art with pop culture references, while telling the love story between two slaves.

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All You Need Is... Comedy

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Phoenix reborn
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Keith Haring, 'The Political Line'
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