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Daisy Ruiz’s illustrated South Bronx tale

by Rachel Ellner Posted on May 3, 2023

Daisy Ruiz, Illustration ’16, has released her first book, “Gordita: Built Like This.” In this illustrated long-form comic, a Chicana Bronx teen is bullied for not being curvy, but is helped by friends and mentors. The plot mirrors the author’s … Continue reading →

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FIT Faculty Remember Stan Lee

by Rachel Ellner Posted on November 26, 2018

Tributes for comic book writer, editor and publisher Stan Lee flooded social media following news of his passing earlier this month. Lee was responsible, according to the The Economist, for turning “a low-rent pulp art form into a pop-culture powerhouse.” … Continue reading →

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