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Cover: Chris Ware

Jimmy Corrigan: The Smartest Kid on Earth #[nn]

Apr 2003 · Pantheon · 17.95 USD; 26.95 CAD
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A single, intricately detailed two-page diagram unfolds across time and space, mapping Jimmy Corrigan’s family lineage, his childhood memories, the architecture of his home, the evolution of Chicago, and even the solar system—all rendered with the precision and emotional weight that define Chris Ware’s singular artistry. This visually rich, deeply personal exploration, written and illustrated entirely by Ware, is a rare and ambitious standalone moment in his acclaimed work.

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writer, artist, inker, colorist, letterer Chris Ware
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A complex two-page diagram that covers Jimmy Corrigan's family tree, his nineteenth century ancestors, his comic book collection, the layout of his house, the history of Chicago as well as the Earth and its relation to the Sun and other planets.

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