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a prolific output of silkscreened posters and promotional materials, a loose association with
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Spurgeon, Tom. "Devlin Announces Demise of Highwater," The Comics Reporter (Nov. 17, 2004).
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Arnold, Andrew D. "The Complex Simplicity of John Porcellino," Time.com (Jul. 13, 2001).
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The press was also known for its ironically themed "Marvel Comics Benefit" anthology
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