Comic Book Artist Gary Panter on Toys

Studio 360 | Mar 9, 2011

Kurt Andersen and Gary Panter talk about the inspired and sneaky ways artists use toys to create.

Panter is a comic book artist and toy devotee. Best known for his witty set design for television's Pee-wee's Playhouse, Panter's punk comic book hero Jimbo has been a cult favorite for decades. His latest graphic novel is called Cola Madness.

(Originally aired: July 4, 2002)

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