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The comic was not only remarkable for its creation of a new subgenre and prototype, but also for its cubism-inspired graphics. It is now regarded as one of the masterpieces of
American comic strips for its graphic design, storytelling and unique humor, while Sterrett is lauded as a leading graphic
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For example, the first strip about a woman, "Polly and Her Pals," featured a "tall, attractive young lady with a mind of her own." She became a prototype. Even her "French doll" look, cast the mold for future generations of comic
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Now, Sterrett—that's the guy who was the greatest. To think that a whole generation has grown up worshipping
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regarded this as an innovative step forward, noting that
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when the guy who did it far better was
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