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The Lonesome Era – Jon Allen’s Graphic Novel Fosters an Intimacy that Makes this Story About Funny Cartoon Animals Deeply Human

  • by Robin Enrico
  • October 21, 2019

Jon Allen has been quietly working away at his Ohio Is For Sale series for years now. While the series’ first collection showcased his eye for finding the dark comedy…

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