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Julia Rittenberg

Julia is a professional nerd who can be spotted in the wild lounging with books in the park in Brooklyn, NY. She has a BA in International Studies from the University of Chicago and an MA in Media Studies from Pratt Institute. She loves fandom, theater, cheese, and Edith Piaf. Find her at juliarittenberg.com.

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8 New Comics to Read in February 2023

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A ranking of New York City bookstores, including language-focused stores, comics stores, gift spots, and more.

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