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Despite the pandemic, shutdowns, and supply chain problems, Archie Comics had one of its best years in 2021, its 80th anniversary year.

Wash Day, Nubia: Real One) always knew she would be an illustrator. Her father was a portrait artist, her mother a makeup artist — and young Robyns creativity was encouraged from an early age. After school, she worked on her homework in the playroom that doubled as her fathers studio. Shed watch as he carved charcoal sticks and spread the shavings with his fingers across a blank canvas. His ability to create stunning hyperrealistic black and white portraits for his clients with just his hand...

Robyn Smith talks about breaking into comics, staying true to her style, and why The Avengers was a game-changer.