The Commuter

The Ocean

A Comic by George Wylesol

The Ocean

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About the Author

George Wylesol is an illustrator / designer / writer living and working out of Baltimore, Maryland. He recently finished an MFA in Illustration Practice at the Maryland Institute College of Art. He works at a hospital, and can be found on tumblr, instagram, and his website.

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About The Commuter

The Commuter, arriving every Monday morning, is our home for flash fiction, graphic narrative, and poetry. Sign up  for The Commuter newsletter to get every issue straight to your inbox, or join our membership program for access to year-round submissions. EL’s lit mags are supported by the Amazon Literary Partnership, the New York State Council on the Arts, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

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