Comic strip featuring an Asian-presenting senior and two youth standing under an archway that reads "Next Gen."

Next Gen | Six and Under

by Andy Panda



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Andy Panda is a Chinese American artist living in Seattle who creates Chinese fantasy comics, non-fiction comics, and activist art. Follow Andy’s work on Instagram @andypandaart.

📸 Featured Image: “Next Gen” comic by Andy Panda.

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