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Comic of the Week: A Monstrous Halloween

Alex Porier, Illustrations Editor • October 30, 2025
Alex’s comic about classic monster’s Halloween costume dilemma. (Alex Porier)
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About the Contributor
Alex Porier
Alex Porier, Illustrations Editor
(He/him) Alex Porier is a Junior Anthropology major with a minor in Sexuality & Gender Identity Studies from Charlotte, NC. He joined cynic illustrations in his freshman year and became the illustrations editor in his sophomore year. Outside of the cynic he enjoys making all kinds of art, reading and listening to music. Email [email protected] to get in contact with Alex.