 Spiegelman introduced Mouly to the world of comics and helped her find work as a colorist for Marvel Comics . After returning to the US in 1977 , Mouly ran into visa problems , which the couple solved by getting married . The couple began to make yearly trips to Europe to explore the comics scene , and brought back European comics to show to their circle of friends . Mouly assisted in putting together the lavish , oversized collection of Spiegelman 's experimental strips Breakdowns in 1977 . 
