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Comic Book Resources caught up with co-creators, Joseph Illidge, Shawn Martinbrough & Grey Williamson to discuss the inspiration of the graphic novel, The Ren.

"Written by Illidge and Martinbrough and illustrated by Williamson, "The Ren" is a story set during the Harlem Renaissance and involves a love story between two young artists, a brewing gang war and attempts to capture the spirit of that revolutionary time and place."

Questions covered the inspiration behind the story, how the writing and artistic team came together, the historical relevance of the Harlem Renaissance and the impact this era will have on the art for the graphic novel. Read more...

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