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Sneak Peeks: Marvel Titles Shipping 6.10.2009 (Part 2)
Courtesy of Marvel here are preview pages for Genext: United #2, Uncanny X-Men #511, Uncanny X-Men: First Class Giant Size Special #1 Wolverine #74, X-Factor #44, all scheduled to ship next week (6/10/09).
GENEXT: UNITED #2
WRITER: Chris Claremont
PENCILS: Alex Garner Jonboy Meyers
INKS: Jonboy Meyers
THE STORY:
A new generation of X-Men, a new generation of trouble! Twenty years have passed since the original X-Men faced their ultimate threat. Now, their children and grandchildren are picking up where they left off as Becka Monroe, Pavel Rasputin, Olivier Raven and the other members of the fledgling GeNext discover that being a super hero is not all fun and games. They travel to India with Hank “The Beast” McCoy and discover an insidious plot… But who is behind these dangerous assassins terrorizing Mumbai? And why do they seem so familiar? Rated A …$3.99
UNCANNY X-MEN #511
COVER BY: Greg Land
WRITER: Matt Fraction
PENCILS: Greg Land
INKS: Jay Leisten
COLORED BY: Justin Ponsor
LETTERED BY: VC – Joe Caramagna
THE STORY:
“Sisterhood” We will let this image speak for itself! Part 4 (of 4). Rated T …$2.99
UNCANNY X-MEN: FIRST CLASS GIANT SIZE SPECIAL #1
COVER BY: SKOTTIE YOUNG
WRITER: Scott Gray Roger Langridge & Jeff Parker
PENCILS: Dennis Calero, Sean Galloway, Craig Rousseau, Cameron Stewart & David Williams
INKS: Dennis Calero|Kevin Nowlan|Craig Rousseau|Cameron Stewart
COLORED BY: Brad Anderson|Dennis Calero|Val Staples|Cameron Stewart
LETTERED BY: Nate Piekos
THE STORY:
The original X-Men have left the building, and their replacements have arrived! How will Cyclops cope with the next generation of mutants, far more powerful and far less careful? Find out in this giant-sized special, featuring untold tales from the X-Men’s pasts! The 8-year-old Storm enters the deadly Museum of Set! Banshee clashes with the hordes of Irish myth! Nightcrawler fights alongside his circus family! Colossus battles to save his friends in Siberia! And at long last, Wolverine reveals his slice-your-heart-and-hope-to-die true origin in ‘The Man from S.N.I.K.T.’! One-Shot/Rated A …$3.99
WOLVERINE #74
COVER BY: Tommy Lee Edwards
WRITER: Jason Aaron & Daniel Way
PENCILS: Tommy Lee Edwards & Adam Kubert
INKS: Tommy Lee Edwards|Mark Farmer|Adam Kubert
COLORED BY: Studio F – Edgar Delgado|Tommy Lee Edwards|Morry Hollowell|Paul Mounts
LETTERED BY: VC – Cory Petit|John Workman
THE STORY:
TWO STORIES over TWO ISSUES! Each tale begins in WOLVERINE #73 and concludes in #74…as the WOLVERINE comic book makes a change you won’t believe… “A DAY IN THE LIFE” PART 2 Superstar WOLVERINE artist ADAM KUBERT returns, joined by superstar WOLVERINE writer JASON AARON! Experience a day in the life for America’s favorite mutant—a day packed with action, women, villains, costume changes and beer. Ever wonder why Logan keeps himself so busy these days? The answer lies within. “ONE PERCENTER” PART 2 Meanwhile, WOLVERINE: ORIGINS writer DANIEL WAY is joined by MARVEL 1985’s TOMMY LEE EDWARDS in a prelude to DARK WOLVERINE! Logan wants to get the hell out of New York, and he’s in no hurry to get back to San Francisco, either. So he gets on a motorcycle and takes the long way home. But home for Logan isn’t in a secret underground headquarters—it’s in a fight, with his hands wrapped around the neck of somebody who’s got it coming. Parental Advisory …$2.99
X-FACTOR #44
COVER BY: David Yardin
WRITER: Peter David
PENCILS: Valentine De Landro
COLORED BY: Jeromy Cox
LETTERED BY: VC – Cory Petit
THE STORY:
“DIRTY SEXY MONET” Monet St. Croix: Smoking hot. Steamy. Gorgeous. Did we mention she was smoking hot? And suddenly she’s taking charge of protecting X-Factor’s client from a serial killer while displaying extreme romantic interest in one of the team. Business as usual? Or something darkly sinister going on? And if you were the one Monet was coming on to, would you care? Rated T …$2.99
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Sneak Peeks: Marvel Titles Shipping 5.28.2009 (Part 3)
Courtesy of Marvel here are preview pages for Wolverine: First Class #15, Wolverine #72, Ultimate Wolverine vs Hulk #6, Wolverine: Origins #36 and X-Force #15 all scheduled to ship next week (5/28/09).
WOLVERINE: FIRST CLASS #15
COVER BY: DENNIS CALERO
WRITER: PETER DAVID
PENCILS: SCOTT KOBLISH
INKS: SCOTT KOBLISH
COLORED BY: ULISES ARREOLA
LETTERED BY: VC – JOE CARAMAGNA
THE STORY:
Kitty Pryde’s got a crush, and she’s depending on Wolvie to help her get the hook-up. But what can she really expect him to do when that crush is THOR?
Rated A …$2.99
WOLVERINE #72
COVER BY: Steve McNiven
WRITER: Mark Millar
PENCILS: Steve McNiven
INKS: Dexter Vines
COLORED BY: Morry Hollowell
LETTERED BY: VC – Cory Petit
THE STORY:
Logan and Hawkeye have finally reached their journey’s end, made it to New Babylon, and delivered Hawkeye’s secret cargo. But the completion of their mission has come with a great price…and Logan is out for revenge on the man responsible for the annihilation of the world’s super heroes, the President of the United States! Don’t miss the penultimate issue of the greatest Wolverine story ever told by modern masters MARK MILLAR and STEVE MCNIVEN! Part 7 (of 8). Parental Advisory …$2.99
ULTIMATE WOLVERINE VS. HULK #6
COVER BY: STEPHEN SEGOVIA
WRITER: DANIEL WAY
PENCILS: DOUG BRAITHWAITE
INKS: BILL REINHOLD
COLORED BY: ANDY TROY
LETTERED BY: VC – CORY PETIT
THE STORY:
“WEAPON XI”
Wolverine races to stop Daken from undergoing the procedure that will turn him into the ultimate weapon! But will saving his son’s life cost him his own? Nothing lasts forever… Part 4 (of 5)
Parental Advisory …$2.99
WOLVERINE: ORIGINS #36
COVER BY: STEPHEN SEGOVIA
WRITER: DANIEL WAY
PENCILS: DOUG BRAITHWAITE
INKS: BILL REINHOLD
COLORED BY: ANDY TROY
LETTERED BY: VC – CORY PETIT
THE STORY:
“WEAPON XI”
Wolverine races to stop Daken from undergoing the procedure that will turn him into the ultimate weapon! But will saving his son’s life cost him his own? Nothing lasts forever… Part 4 (of 5)
Parental Advisory …$2.99
X-FORCE #15
COVER BY: CLAYTON CRAIN
WRITER: CHRISTOPHER YOST & CRAIG KYLE
PENCILS: CLAYTON CRAIN
INKS: CLAYTON CRAIN
COLORED BY: CLAYTON CRAIN
LETTERED BY: VC – CORY PETIT
THE STORY:
“X-FORCE/CABLE: MESSIAH WAR”
The War heats up! As Stryfe gets even closer to learning the secret of Hope Summers, Bishop has no choice but to make his move. X-Force has split into two strike teams… but only betrayal and death await them. And the choice Archangel makes will change everything. Plus, the battle a millennia in the making… CABLE vs. STRYFE. Part 5 (of 7)
Parental Advisory …$2.99
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Wolverine #73 Sells Out and Returns with Second Printing!
Marvel is pleased to announce that Wolverine #73 has sold out at Diamond (though copies may still be available at retail level) and will return with Wolverine #73 Second Printing Variant!
In the first of two stories which conclude in Wolverine #74, Jason Aaron, who was recently named one of Marvel’s Write Stuff ‘09 writers, and artist Adam Kubert deliver a fast-paced story of non-stop action, mysterious women, and evil bad guys, and that’s just one day! In the second story, the fan favorite creative team of Daniel Way and Tommy Lee Edwards prepare for a shocking change by presenting the prelude to the all new ongoing Dark Wolverine! Logan makes his way back to San Francisco, but it isn’t his style to quietly sit around! Don’t miss the powerful interior art of Adam Kubert on the cover of this second printing variant!
Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on all Wolverine issues, as the series continues to generate immediate sell-outs. What happens to Logan before the title’s stunning change to Dark Wolverine? Be sure to catch all the carnage and mayhem in Wolverine #73 and #74!
WOLVERINE #73 SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (APR098064)
Written by JASON AARON & DANIEL WAY
Penciled by ADAM KUBERT & TOMMY LEE EDWARDS
Cover by ADAM KUBERT
Parental Advisory …$2.99
FOC — 5/28, On-Sale — 6/17/09
WOLVERINE #72 (FEB092578)
Written by MARK MILLAR
Pencils & Cover by STEVE MCNIVEN
Parental Advisory…$2.99
On-Sale – 5/28/09
WOLVERINE #74 (MAR092605)
Written by JASON AARON & DANIEL WAY
Penciled by ADAM KUBERT & TOMMY LEE EDWARDS
Cover by TOMMY LEE EDWARDS
Parental Advisory …$2.99
FOC – 5/21, On-Sale – 6/10/09
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Joe Quesada talks Wolverine, Hulk & More In The Final MyCup o’ Joe
Everyone’s talking about Wolverine and Marvel Editor-in-Chief Joe Quesada is back with his review of the new X-Men flick in this week’s MyCup o’ Joe at MySpace Comic Books (www.myspace.com/comicbooks)! Journalist Jim McLauchlin and Quesada sit down for the final edition of MyCup o’ Joe with news on Daredevil, Hulk, The Dark X-Men and more! Who is Joe’s favorite cover artist? What’s his favorite cover? And just how does he feel about the NFL Draft picks by the New York Jets? All this and more at www.myspace.com/comicbooks!
MyCup o’ Joe may be coming to a close, but stay tuned to MySpace Comic Books each week for an exclusive Marvel Preview in the all-new Marvel Fridays! Click over to www.myspace.com/comicbooks and learn more right now!
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Every Issue of Old Man Logan Sells Out & Returns with More Printings!
Guess what, True Believers? In case you haven’t been keeping up with Mark Millar and Steve McNiven’s epic Wolverine tale of “Old Man Logan”, now’s your chance to catch the first five sold out issues! Marvel is pleased to announce they are going back to press with Wolverine #66 Fourth Printing Variant, Wolverine #67 Third Printing Variant, Wolverine #68 Second Printing Variant, Wolverine #69 Second Printing Variant, and Wolverine #70 Fourth Printing Variant! Superstar Eisner nominated writer Mark Millar and acclaimed artist Steve McNiven (the team behind Civil War) deliver the brutal berserker, Wolverine, in a dystopian future devoid of heroes… and a Logan without the will to fight! Why won’t Wolverine pop his claws? Why is Wolverine journeying across a barren American wasteland ruled by vicious super villains? Be sure to catch the groundbreaking interlocking cover treatment on these new printing variants!
Critics and fans can’t stop raving about this scorching hot Wolverine story:
“I love this arc… Mark Millar’s “Old Man Logan” arc is the place to go if you want quality X-Men storytelling.” – Jesse Schedeen, IGN.com
“Millar continues to do a fine job setting the scene for this nightmarish version of America…There is certainly enough action and adventure in this fast paced read that many readers will find entertaining.” – Rokk Krinn, Comicbookrevolution.net
“A must buy…the story and the art will keep you moving through this comic in anticipation of what’s to come.” – Alex Rodriguez, Comicsbulletin.com
Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on Wolverine, as the series continues to generate immediate sell-outs and receive significant acclaim. Check out what has been all the rage as this enthralling Wolverine portrayal continues with Wolverine #66 Fourth Printing Variant, Wolverine #67 Third Printing Variant, Wolverine #68 Second Printing Variant, Wolverine #69 Second Printing Variant, and Wolverine #70 Fourth Printing Variant!
WOLVERINE #66 FOURTH PRINTING VARIANT (MAR098075)
Written by MARK MILLAR
Pencils/ Cover by STEVE MCNIVEN
Parental Advisory …$2.99
FOC – 4/23/09, On-Sale 5/13/09
WOLVERINE #67 THIRD PRINTING VARIANT (MAR098074)
Written by MARK MILLAR
Pencils/ Cover by STEVE MCNIVEN
Parental Advisory …$2.99
FOC – 4/23/09, On-Sale 5/13/09
WOLVERINE #68 SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (MAR098073)
Written by MARK MILLAR
Pencils/ Cover by STEVE MCNIVEN
Parental Advisory …$2.99
FOC – 4/23/09, On-Sale 5/13/09
WOLVERINE #69 SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (MAR098072)
Written by MARK MILLAR
Pencils/ Cover by STEVE MCNIVEN
Parental Advisory …$2.99
FOC – 4/23/09, On-Sale 5/13/09
WOLVERINE #70 FOURTH PRINTING VARIANT (MAR098071)
Written by MARK MILLAR
Pencils/ Cover by STEVE MCNIVEN
Parental Advisory …$2.99
FOC – 4/23/09, On-Sale 5/13/09
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Marc Silvestri Covers Astonishing Tales #1!
Marvel is proud to unveil superstar artist Marc Silvestri’s powerful new variant cover to Astonishing Tales #1. This super-sized first issue features Iron Man, Wolverine, Punisher and the New Mutants along with fan favorite creators C.B Cebulski (X-Infernus), Jonathan Hickman (Secret Warriors), Kenneth Roquefort and more! This also features a jaw dropping wraparound cover by Roquefort, depicting some of the Marvel Universe’s most popular heroes and villains!
ASTONISHING TALES #1 (DEC082362)
ASTONISHING TALES #1 SILVESTRI VARIANT (DEC082363)
Written by C.B. CEBULSKI, DANIEL MERLIN GOODBREY, CHRIS SEQUERA, & JONATHAN HICKMAN
Penciled by KENNETH ROQUEFORT, LOU KANG, CHEW CHAN, NICK PITARRA, and JONATHAN HICKMAN
Wraparound Cover by KENNETH ROQUEFORT
Variant Cover by MARC SILVESTRI
Rated T+ …$3.99
FOC—1/15/09, On-Sale—2/4/09
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Sneak Peeks: Marvel Titles Shipping 1.2.09 (Part 4)
Courtesy of Marvel, we have some preview pages for titles shipping Friday, January 2nd.
ULTIMATE X-MEN #99
COVER BY: MARK BROOKS
WRITER: ARON COLEITE
PENCILS: MARK BROOKS
INKS: KARL STORY
COLORED BY: STUDIO F – EDGAR DELGADO
LETTERED BY: COMICRAFT
It’s a mutant massacre at Xavier’s! In the wake of Ultimatum — a band of humans have stolen Sentinel technology and attack Xavier’s mansion — killing any mutant they see. With the X-Men locked in battle with Magneto — can anyone save these students? Their greatest hope might rest in the hands of their worst enemy as the Weapon X program returns!
Rated T+ …$2.99
WOLVERINE #70
COVER BY: STEVE MCNIVEN
WRITER: MARK MILLAR
PENCILS: STEVE MCNIVEN
INKS: DEXTER VINES
COLORED BY: MORRY HOLLOWELL
LETTERED BY: VC – CORY PETIT
“OLD MAN LOGAN”
Fifty years ago the heroes of the Marvel Universe were massacred and as far as Old Man Logan is concerned, WOLVERINE died with them. During that final battle, something happened to Logan… something so traumatic that he hasn’t popped his claws since. Now Logan lives out his days a shell of a man, his warrior spirit long since crushed by the horrible weight of the secret he carries with him. What happened? Finally, the darkest chapter in Logan’s history can be told! MARK MILLAR and STEVE MCNIVEN’s character defining run continues! Part 5 (of 8).
Parental Advisory …$2.99
WOLVERINE: MANIFEST DESTINY #3
COVER BY: DAVE WILKINS
WRITER: JASON AARON
PENCILS: STEPHEN SEGOVIA
INKS: STEPHEN SEGOVIA
COLORED BY: JOHN RAUCH
LETTERED BY: VC – CORY PETIT
50 years ago Wolverine turned his back on the people of San Francisco’s Chinatown when they needed him the most. Now he must make up for his mistake and somehow manage to unite all of the Kung Fu schools in the city, if he hopes to have any chance at defeating the brutal Black Dragon Tong that currently controls the underworld. Unfortunately, that’s going to be hard for Logan to do when he happens to be locked inside a San Francisco jail cell.
Parental Advisory …$2.99
X-FORCE #10
COVER BY: MIKE CHOI
WRITER: CHRISTOPHER YOST
PENCILS: MIKE CHOI
COLORED BY: SONIA OBACK
LETTERED BY: VC – CORY PETIT
“OLD GHOSTS”
DEMON BEAR. GHOST RIDER. LEGACY VIRUS. MISTER SINISTER. VANISHER. DOMINO. CAMERON HODGE. THE RIGHT.
And it only gets bigger from here. Part 4 (of 4)
Parental Advisory …$2.99
X-MEN: MAGNETO TESTAMENT #4
COVER BY: MARKO DJURDJEVIC
WRITER: GREG PAK
PENCILS: CARMINE DI GIANDOMENICO
INKS: CARMINE DI GIANDOMENICO
COLORED BY: MATT HOLLINGSWORTH
LETTERED BY: DAVE LANPHEAR
THE LASTEST SERIES FROM MARVEL KNIGHTS
The Poles called the little town Oswiecim…but the conquering Nazis have given it a new name. Now the young man who will eventually become Magneto faces the most unfathomable horrors of his life within the death camp known as Auschwitz-Birkenau. Whose familiar face will greet him? What will it take to survive? And in the face of such overwhelming inhumanity, how can our hero keep hope alive?
Parental Advisory …$3.99
X-MEN: WORLDS APART #3
COVER BY: MIKE DEODATO
WRITER: CHRISTOPHER YOST
PENCILS: DIOGENES NEVES
INKS: EDGAR TADEO
COLORED BY: RAUL TREVINO
From the time she joined the X-Men, Storm has been called upon to fight mutants, aliens, demons and even gods…and she’s triumphed. But how will she fare when she is forced to combat her own husband? It’s the fight you’ve been waiting for: Storm, Queen of Wakanda, against the Black Panther! And with her kingdom and the lives of her teammates, the X-Men, on the line, Storm knows this is one fight she can’t afford to lose…
Rated T+ …$3.99
YOUNG X-MEN #9
COVER BY: CHRIS BACHALO
WRITER: MARC GUGGENHEIM
PENCILS: RAFA SANDOVAL
INKS: SERGE LAPOINTE
COLORED BY: STEPHANE PERU
LETTERED BY: DAVE SHARPE
The two-part juggernaut, “The Y-Men” concludes as the Young X-Men face the next generation of super-powered villains. Who could be more threatening than evil mutants? You’ll have to read this issue to find out!
Rated T+ …$2.99
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Wolverine’s History Revealed Like You’ve Never Seen Before!
That’s right Bub, Marvel is proud to unveil Todd Nauck’s cover to Wolverine, an all-new hardcover graphic novel presenting the history of Wolverine’s life from his days as wimpy kid to just how he became one of Marvel’s deadliest heroes. In stores this April, experience the most unique look ever inside the mind of everyone’s favorite Canadian in Wolverine!
WOLVERINE GN (JAN092590)
Cover by TODD NAUCK
All Ages …$14.99
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Sneak Peeks: Titles Shipping 4.9.08 (Part I)
Marvel has been kind enough to provide previews of a few titles shipping next week. Some teases offered in this first batch include Wolverine #64, Nova #12, Avengers Fairy Tales #2, Amazing Spider-Girl #19, Marvel Adventures Hulk #10, and Hedge Knight II: Sworn Sword #6.
Be warned, there may be some spoilers in these pages.
WOLVERINE #64
COVER BY: RON GARNEY
WRITER: JASON AARON
PENCILS: RON GARNEY
“GET MYSTIQUE” Part 3
Spinning out of the decade’s biggest X-Men event, Wolverine embarks on a personal mission to hunt down MYSTIQUE. But what do you do when the person you’re chasing, the person you’re dying to kill, chooses to hide behind an army of American soldiers? That’s the question Logan is asking himself, and the answer will be explosive. Plus, Wolvie pulls a bank heist in 1920s Kansas City, but all does not go according to plan.
Parental Advisory …$2.99
NOVA #12
COVER BY: ALEX MALEEV
WRITER: DAN ABNETT & ANDY LANNING
PENCILS: PAUL PELLETIER
INKS: RICK MAGYAR
The New Mutant Warlock returns in an issue that propels Nova back into ANNIHILATION: CONQUEST! Still threatened by his deadly Phalanx virus, Richard Rider finally reaches Kvch, the never-before-seen Technarchy homeworld. But are the “parents” of the Phalanx still there – and can Nova even reach them? And are you ready for the comeback of the former New Mutant know as Warlock? Join writers Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning and new ongoing penciler Paul Pelletier (FANTASTIC FOUR) for another chapter of the saga that has Wizard saying “If you’re a fan of out-there sci-fi with a superhero twinge, you should strap yourself in for a ride with the Human Rocket’s series.”
Rated T+ …$2.99
AVENGERS FAIRY TALES #2
COVER BY: CLAIRE WENDLING
WRITER: C. B. CEBULSKI
PENCILS: NUNO PLATI
The Avengers continue to assemble in Marvel Fairy Tales as we focus on the story of a robot who wants nothing more than to be a real boy! Brought to life by the kindly inventor Hank Pym, the Vision is ostracized by other boys his age. When the Scarlet Fairy reveals she can grant his wish to become an actual human boy, The Vision is sent on an extraordinary adventure of self-discovery where he meets an amazing cast of alternate Avengers!
All Ages …$2.99
AMAZING SPIDER-GIRL #19
COVER BY: RON FRENZ
WRITER: TOM DEFALCO
PENCILS: RON FRENZ
INKS: SAL BUSCEMA
“There Can Only Be One!” (Part 1 of 1)
At last—the battle you never thought you’d see—Spider-Girl versus Araña! ‘Nuff said!
Rated A …$2.99
MARVEL ADVENTURES HULK #10
COVER BY: SEAN MURPHY
WRITER: PAUL BENJAMIN
PENCILS: STEVE SCOTT
INKS: TERRY PALLOT
He’s big. He’s angry… and he’s not green. He’s the unstoppable Juggernaut! Bruce Banner’s looking for the mystical amulet of Cyttorak, said to be capable of chaining a mighty behemoth. But Bruce doesn’t know that his guide is none other than the Juggernaut himself, out to destroy the artifact. What happens when an unstoppable force meets another unstoppable force? Do the words “Hulk smash!” mean anything to you?
All Ages …$2.99
HEDGE KNIGHT II: SWORN SWORD #6
COVER BY: MIKE S. MILLER
WRITER: BEN AVERY and GEORGE R. R. MARTIN
PENCILS and INKS: MIKE S. MILLER
A dispute over water during a drought started small, with one of the Red Widow’s peasants being cut by one of Ser Eustace’s knights. But that small cut serves to open old wounds from the Blackfyre Rebellion, forcing Ser Duncan to put his ideals of knighthood to the test when he learns a dark secret about his lord, Ser Eustace. But blood must pay for blood, and Dunk has sworn his sword to Ser Eustace regardless of his past transgressions. Now, Dunk must do battle with the Red Widow’s castellan, Ser Lucas Inchfield, as the Sworn Sword rushes toward its bone–crushing conclusion in classic George R.R. Martin style.
Rated T+ …$2.99


























































































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