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THE EVOLUTION OF DIZZY
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THE EVOLUTION OF DIZZY
Inspired by cartoons and fantasy, the Oliver tinins created an adventure trilogy based around an unlikely hero called Dizzy. They then oversaw his next four quests* and later designed his swan song. The Olivers explain how Dizzy's adventures evolved
WORDS BY RORY MILNE
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