Penang artist makes global breakthrough


Pride and joy: Chang left a career in academia to pursue his passion as a freelance illustrator.

GEORGE TOWN: To many, the name Chang Lip Wei may not ring a bell yet. But the Penang artist is slowly making waves in the international comic book world.

The 37-year-old’s works include drawing Marvel characters from the highly popular comic series, The Uncanny X-Men, Avengers and New Mutants, to be featured on trading cards.

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