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Scratching Out the Lines

Frantic as a cardiograph scratching out the lines, Day 311: 4 #2

by Greg Burgas | November 6, 2012 | 4 Comments |

Every day this year, I will be examining the first pages of random comics. Today’s page is from 4 #2, which was published by Marvel and is cover dated April 2004 (in the indicia, it’s called “Knights 4,” but I like the simplicity of the number, man!). Enjoy!
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