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The Graphic Canon#2
Cover: Huxley King & Terrence Boyce
The Graphic Canon #2
“Kubla Khan”
In "Kubla Khan," Henry David Thoreau contemplates life by Walden Pond, reflecting on simplicity, honesty, and the personal journey of self-discovery. Written and illustrated by John Porcellino, this visually grounded story captures Thoreau’s philosophy with quiet precision. The cover, a collaborative effort by Huxley King and Terrence Boyce, complements the introspective tone of the narrative.
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writer, artist, inker, colorist, letterer John Porcellino · writer Henry David Thoreau · cover Huxley King, Terrence Boyce
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writer, artist, inker, colorist, letterer John Porcellino
writer Henry David Thoreau
cover pencils, inks Huxley King
cover pencils, inks Terrence Boyce
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Thoreau lives in his house by Walden Pond. He explores living simply and honestly, and opines that each one should find out and pursue his own way.
Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).