List of Mormon cartoonists

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This is an alphabetized list of Mormon Cartoonists. It includes any notable comic artist who was baptized into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), even if they are now inactive or not members.

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  5. ↑ Hunter, J. Michael (2013). Hunter, J. Michael (ed.). The Mormon Influence at Disney. Mormons and Popular Culture. Vol. 1: Cinema, Television, Theater, Music, and Fashion. Santa Barbara, California: Praeger an imprint of AABC-CLIO. pp. 45–70. ISBN   9780313391675.
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