NOTE: Images in this archived article have been removed.
Australian artist Stuart MacMillan has spent over 700 hours creating this amazing cartoon of the life and work of M.King Hubbert. Below are just 2 images of the 139 that make up the full story.
View the cartoon in full
View the cartoon in full
For more about the project, or to find out how to support Stuart’s work read his blog and watch the video.
Stuart McMillen, draws long-form comics inspired by social issues involving science, ecology, sustainability, psychology and economics.
Tags: art, M. KING HUBBERT, peak oil
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