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Brian Walker, son of Hi and Lois creator Mort Walker, has co-edited a new book that traces the history of America's funny pages in the 20th century. Walker now writes the Hi and Lois strip with his brother, editor Greg Walker, and illustrator Chance Browne.

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Masters of American Comics
Masters of American Comics

by Stanley Crouch, Paul Karasik and Brian Walker

Hardcover, 316, [5] p. |

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