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The Top 10 Authors in Animation

May 21, 2019December 30, 2019 Deirdre CoyleComments Off

Pixelated scribes have blessed us with their wisdom across form and genre, from academia to political activism to erotica. Here are ten favorites, ranked.

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The Top 10 Authors in Animation

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