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Why comics matter
Mark talks about the importance of comics when it comes to reading.
  1. Why comics matter
    06:03
    Why comics matter
  2. Introduction
    04:05
    Introduction
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  3. Genre
    08:41
    Genre
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  4. The World
    05:53
    The World
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  5. Drawing out the secret character
    05:00
    Drawing out the secret character
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  6. Character and story
    08:16
    Character and story
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  7. Stuff
    07:22
    Stuff
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  8. Obstacles
    04:05
    Obstacles
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  9. Choices
    10:01
    Choices
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  10. Summary
    01:58
    Summary
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  11. Crackledawn
    02:08
    Crackledawn
  12. Self-Defence
    02:59
    Self-Defence
  13. The origins of 'Lads'
    06:09
    The origins of 'Lads'
  14. Questions from schools
    05:22
    Questions from schools
  15. Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
    08:13
    Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
  16. Being Children’s Laureate
    05:08
    Being Children’s Laureate
  17. Draw Goldy the Gecko
    04:43
    Draw Goldy the Gecko
  18. Questions from schools
    04:02
    Questions from schools
  19. Scottish words and questions from schools
    08:09
    Scottish words and questions from schools
  20. The Black Flamingo
    05:09
    The Black Flamingo
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