"Dick Sargeson: Dioxin Man, episode 59"

Production date
2009
1980s
Description
Print of episode 59 from the 'Dick Sargeson' comic strip, scanned directly from original episode that featured in 'The Listener' in the 1980s. The episode refers to Dioxin Man, a character that was introduced to the Sargeson storyline after a chemical spill at Ivon Watkins Dow, New Plymouth. Episode 59 features local artist Wayne Morris, who 'plays' Bruce Bildgepipe (also known as Dioxin Man), the boss of the chemical plant - 'played' by Barry Wiseman, who was involved with New Plymouth's Little Theatre - and the boss' right hand man, Lurgan, 'played' by artist and art tutor Lee Morgan.
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Production date
2009
1980s
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PA2009.102
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