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When I submitted samples, I had only written stories to give myself something to draw. I was told, The art is good, but not quite professional yet. But, I like the writing. I've been a writer for almost a half a century. It's very cool.
Len Wein
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Len Wein
Age: 69 †
Born: 1948
Born: June 12
Died: 2017
Died: September 10
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