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Marc Jacobs is selling a Lady Gaga comic book. What is it with fashion and comic books lately? First there was the Superhero-themed Costume Institute Gala, then Diane von Furstenbergmade a Wonder Woman comic, Tim Gunnbecame a Marvel superhero, Agent Provocateurhas a racy comic book and lingerie-clad superheroes defending its windows, and now this. Are comic books the newest manifestation of geek chic? Could Mr. Mxyzptlk be the next global fashion icon, or is this all part of some kind of over-elaborate supervillain ruse? [Fashionista; Racked, previously]
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