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From a childhood shaped by poverty and instability to redefining television comedy through discipline and collaboration, Carol Burnett's journey is marked by attention, generosity, and craft. This graphic biography follows her path through Broadway, television, personal loss, and reinvention, showing how laughter became both a profession and a means of survival. Rather than chasing the spotlight or legacy, Burnett built spaces where people felt safe enough to fail, to listen, and to be honest. Even after fame, grief, and decades of change, she continues to choose presence over comfort and work over nostalgia. This is a portrait of endurance built not on invincibility, but on curiosity, care, and the decision to keep showing up.

TidalWave Comic Book Biographies bring the lives of today's most influential icons to the page through dynamic, visually driven storytelling. From music legends and Hollywood stars to athletes, innovators, and cultural trailblazers, TidalWave transforms real-life journeys into compelling comic book narratives that educate, inspire, and entertain. Known for its bold approach and wide-ranging catalog, the publisher has become a leader in graphic nonfiction, making history and pop culture accessible to readers of all ages. TidalWave's biographies have earned national attention and praise, with features and coverage in major outlets including Rolling Stone, TIME Magazine, and more-cementing its reputation as a trusted and innovative voice in comic book storytelling.