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What comic scene did Spiegelman gain prominence in during the 1970s?

  • Mainstream comics

  • Silver Age comics

  • Underground comix

  • Bronze Age comics

Answer

Spiegelman made a name for himself in the underground comix movement of the 1970s, contributing to alternative publications such as "Arcade" and "RAW." This scene provided a platform for countercultural and experimental comics, free from the constraints of mainstream publishing. Spiegelman's work stood out for its raw and personal narratives, often dealing with themes of identity and the Holocaust, blurring the lines between fiction and autobiography.
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