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Waikato graphic novels getting posthumous release

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Musician, artist, academic and radio personality Dean Ballinger passed away from motor neuron disease in August 2022

Dean was known as one of Kirikiriroa Hamilton's foremost creatives - and he is attributed for giving Hamilton its nickname - 'The Tron'.  

Jesse is joined by Rohan Marx and Mark Servian, who are are part of a team who are posthumously publishing two of Dean's graphic novels

Two comics from graphic artist Dean Ballinger are getting a posthumous release thanks to a group of his friends.

Two comics from graphic artist Dean Ballinger are getting a posthumous release thanks to a group of his friends. Photo: