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Barbara Slate has told a tale of marital woe in her new book, Getting Married and Other Mistakes. But the good news is that the story is illustrated, so it both takes a little sting out while, at the same time, letting the zing hit the fan in pictures when it most suits her. I suspect this is a story to which many modern women can relate: heavy pressure on little girls to marry rich (but not smart); overbearing mothers who see college as a route to an M-R-S, not an M-B-A; recognizing the difference between sex and love; and just how creepy a Barbie Bride lamp can be on an adolescent girl’s bedside table. BARBARA SLATE audio excerpt: "I see people who are happily married. And my daughter wants to get married. But there is a lot of work and really understanding each other involved. Therapy before you get married is a really good idea."  Barbara, who joins me today, is a legend in the comic book and graphic novel industry, a place where only a handful of women have made a name for themselves. She has worked for Marvel, DC, Archie and Disney Comics over the years and is the author of You Can Do a Graphic Novel. She is also profiled in the book, A Century of Women Cartoonists. This is her second appearance on Mr. Media. Barbara Slate • •