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Comic book artists are responding to the rise of AI by rejecting digital techniques in favor of traditional methods, according to Martin Simmonds

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August 12, 2026

Department of Truth co-creator Martin Simmonds says the rise of AI has caused comic artists to return to traditional illustrating techniques

Department of Truth co-creator Martin Simmonds says the rise of AI has caused comic artists to return to traditional illustrating techniques Comic book artists are responding to the rise of AI by rejecting digital techniques in favor of traditional methods, according to Martin Simmonds Read More

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