• Marvel's Most Powerful Hero Nobody Talks About!
    Nov 26 2025
    Why is Marvel burying the Blue Marvel (Adam Brashear)? Despite being physically stronger than Thor and the Sentry, and his debut comic skyrocketing to over $2,600 in value, Disney keeps him hidden from the MCU. This video performs a financial autopsy on Marvel’s decision to ignore this "Blue Chip" asset, exposing the executive fear and editorial gatekeeping behind his obscurity. Discover the uncomfortable truth about the most powerful hero Marvel refuses to use.Grab your copy of The Revelation Cycle👉 https://amzn.to/3XnAaJsRead the Comical Opinions newsletter👉 https://comicalopinions.substack.comGet vidIQ to grow your channel faster! 🚀 https://vidiq.com/ComicalOpinions=========================================== Subscribe to our newsletter to read more comic reviews and analysis every week.=========================================== Subscribe now👉 https://comicalopinions.com/subscribe=========================================== Subscribe to our Podcast to listen along on your commute to work=========================================== Youtube: @comicalopinions Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/comical-opinions/id1704756807Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5lndyl8prFAUzKZcU7BZEbStitcher: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/comical-opinions/PC:1001078368Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/Comical-Opinions-Podcast/B0CGT32QLD=========================================== Connect with Comical Opinions on your favorite social media platform=========================================== ✔️YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@comicalopinions/?sub_confirmation=1✔️Twitter: https://twitter.com/ComicalOpinions✔️Facebook: https://facebook.com/ComicalOpinions✔️Instagram: https://instagram.com/ComicalOpinions✔️TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@comicalopinionsIntro music: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/dragon-boss-fight/993Outro music: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/the-last-time/863Disclaimer: This video/podcast is not sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links, which means we'll receive a small commission from anything you buy. Thank you for your support.Keywords: #comicalopinions #comics #comicreview #comicbookreview #comicbooks #NCBD #Marvel #DCComics #Dynamite #ImageComics #ComicWriting #comicrecommendations #underratedcomics #BlueMarvel #AdamBrashear #MCUPhase6 #KevinGrevioux #TheSentry #ComicBookInvesting #DisneyStock #CorporateMalpractice #TheMarvels #BlackSuperman #CaptainMarvel #ComicBookSpeculation #MarvelStudios #AntiHero #ComicsExplained #DeepDive #MarvelTheory #WhoWouldWin #FinancialAnalysis Get full access to Comical Opinions: Comic Reviews for Indie & Alt Comics at comicalopinions.substack.com/subscribe
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  • Why Is DC Comics Cheetah So Weak
    Nov 21 2025
    Why is Wonder Woman's arch-nemesis, The Cheetah (Barbara Ann Minerva), often treated like disposable C-List fodder? 🐆She has magical claws that can cut Kryptonians, Flash-level speed, and two PhDs—yet she's constantly nerfed, defeated by street-level heroes like Green Arrow, and easily contained by a "regular cage." What is going on?In this deep-dive editorial autopsy, we expose the uncomfortable truth: Cheetah is systemically nerfed due to chronic editorial instability within DC Comics and a corporate strategy of "Crossover Nerf Mandate" that uses her as plot convenience.In this video, we reveal:The single biggest misconception about Cheetah's power level.How reducing Barbara Ann Minerva from a brilliant strategist (with TWO PHDs!) to a "feral monster" is driven by narrative laziness.The shocking examples of nerfing, from her defeat in Green Arrow #39 (2015) to her diluted threat in the WW84 film.Why the constant editorial reboots in the Wonder Woman line (The Inertia of Inconsistency) prevent her from ever becoming a consistent, high-tier threat like Joker or Lex Luthor.The Fix: The good news is that fans can make a difference. We outline the concrete steps DC needs to take and how you can VOTE WITH YOUR WALLET to support stories that treat Cheetah as the God-Tier threat she deserves to be.Hit the Like button if you think Cheetah deserves better!🔔 Subscribe for more deep dives into comic book editorial failures and triumphs!Get your copy of The Revelation Cycle👉 https://amzn.to/481uWrNGet the FREE Comical Opinions Newsletter: https://comicalopinions.substack.comGet vidIQ to grow your channel faster! 🚀https://vidiq.com/ComicalOpinions=========================================== Subscribe to our newsletter to read more comic reviews and analysis every week.=========================================== Subscribe now👉 https://comicalopinions.com/subscribe=========================================== Subscribe to our Podcast to listen along on your commute to work=========================================== Youtube: @comicalopinions Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/comical-opinions/id1704756807Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5lndyl8prFAUzKZcU7BZEbStitcher: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/comical-opinions/PC:1001078368Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/Comical-Opinions-Podcast/B0CGT32QLD=========================================== Connect with Comical Opinions on your favorite social media platform=========================================== ✔️YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@comicalopinions/?sub_confirmation=1✔️Twitter: https://twitter.com/ComicalOpinions✔️Facebook: https://facebook.com/ComicalOpinions✔️Instagram: https://instagram.com/ComicalOpinions✔️TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@comicalopinionsIntro music: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/dragon-boss-fight/993Outro music: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/the-last-time/863Disclaimer: This video/podcast is not sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links, which means we'll receive a small commission from anything you buy. Thank you for your support.Keywords: #comicalopinions #comics #comicreview #comicbookreview #comicbooks #NCBD #Marvel #DCComics #Dynamite #ImageComics #ComicWriting #comicrecommendations #underratedcomics #WonderWoman #Cheetah #BarbaraAnnMinerva #PowerScaling #Nerfed #WW84 #dccomicscheetah Get full access to Comical Opinions: Comic Reviews for Indie & Alt Comics at comicalopinions.substack.com/subscribe
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  • Rob Liefeld Is Wrong About The X-Men
    Nov 18 2025
    Rob Liefeld says the X-Men are failing because they aren't "macho" anymore. He's wrong.The X-Men aren't suffering from a lack of macho characters. They're suffering from a catastrophic structural failure in storytelling.In this deep-dive analysis, we expose how Marvel Comics editors have systematically abandoned one of the five universal rules of narrative, fundamentally changing the appeal of their flagship titles. We show the disastrous shift from Male-Coded Goals (external, task-oriented conquest) to Female-Coded Goals (internal, introspective discovery), and why this change is driving reader apathy and killing sales.We analyze the Claremont Mandate to prove what made the X-Men successful and reveal the shockingly simple fix.Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and hit the Bell for notifications for more deep comic analysis!Get The Revelation Cycle today!👉 https://amzn.to/4pnN2LLRead my FREE Urban Fantasy Adventures👉 https://mysticstreets.substack.comGet vidIQ to grow your channel faster! 🚀 https://vidiq.com/ComicalOpinions=========================================== Subscribe to our newsletter to read more comic reviews and analysis every week.=========================================== Subscribe now👉 https://comicalopinions.com/subscribe=========================================== Subscribe to our Podcast to listen along on your commute to work=========================================== Youtube: @comicalopinions Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/comical-opinions/id1704756807Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5lndyl8prFAUzKZcU7BZEbStitcher: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/comical-opinions/PC:1001078368Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/Comical-Opinions-Podcast/B0CGT32QLD=========================================== Connect with Comical Opinions on your favorite social media platform=========================================== ✔️YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@comicalopinions/?sub_confirmation=1✔️Twitter: https://twitter.com/ComicalOpinions✔️Facebook: https://facebook.com/ComicalOpinions✔️Instagram: https://instagram.com/ComicalOpinions✔️TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@comicalopinionsIntro music: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/dragon-boss-fight/993Outro music: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/the-last-time/863Disclaimer: This video/podcast is not sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links, which means we'll receive a small commission from anything you buy. Thank you for your support.Keywords: #comicalopinions #comics #comicreview #comicbookreview #comicbooks #NCBD #Marvel #DCComics #Dynamite #ImageComics #ComicWriting #comicrecommendations #underratedcomics #XMen #RobLiefeld #MarvelComics #StoryStructure #XMenFailing #EditorialMandate #Claremont #Wolverine #Superhero Get full access to Comical Opinions: Comic Reviews for Indie & Alt Comics at comicalopinions.substack.com/subscribe
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  • Panini's Lawsuit Could Change Comic Cards Forever
    Nov 12 2025
    Is Panini's alleged antitrust scheme secretly devaluing your entire comic card collection?This deep-dive exposes the $1.7 million federal lawsuit filed by Wild Card against Panini America that could fundamentally reshape the trading card market forever. We break down the explosive allegations that Panini leveraged its dominant NBA and NFL card allocations to intentionally crush the distribution of rivals in the non-Marvel comic IP space.**In This Video, We Reveal:*** The Corporate Weapon: How Panini used sports card allocations as a weapon to achieve a monopoly over the comic collectibles distribution.* DC Comics at Risk: Why the outcome of this lawsuit will directly determine the future IP value and monetization of DC Comics (Batman, Superman) in the trading card hobby.* The $100 Million Question: The staggering estimated financial loss to the non-Marvel card market caused by suppressed competition.* The Permanent Injunction: The single most important legal remedy that could finally open the market to diversity and innovation, turning stagnant cards back into safe investments.If you collect Marvel Cards, DC Cards, or any comic book collectibles, you need to understand this legal battle before you buy your next pack. This is the battle for the financial soul of the secondary market!➡️ Source Links & Legal Complaint Information: https://www.pacermonitor.com/public/case/61023906/Wild_Card,_Inc_v_Panini_America,_Inc=========================================== Subscribe to our newsletter to read more comic reviews and analysis every week.=========================================== Subscribe now👉 https://comicalopinions.com/subscribe=========================================== Subscribe to our Podcast to listen along on your commute to work=========================================== Youtube: @comicalopinions Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/comical-opinions/id1704756807Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5lndyl8prFAUzKZcU7BZEbStitcher: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/comical-opinions/PC:1001078368Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/Comical-Opinions-Podcast/B0CGT32QLD=========================================== Connect with Comical Opinions on your favorite social media platform=========================================== ✔️YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@comicalopinions/?sub_confirmation=1✔️Twitter: https://twitter.com/ComicalOpinions✔️Facebook: https://facebook.com/ComicalOpinions✔️Instagram: https://instagram.com/ComicalOpinions✔️TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@comicalopinionsIntro music: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/dragon-boss-fight/993Outro music: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/the-last-time/863Disclaimer: This video/podcast is not sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links, which means we'll receive a small commission from anything you buy. Thank you for your support.Keywords: #comicalopinions #comics #comicreview #comicbookreview #comicbooks #NCBD #Marvel #DCComics #Dynamite #ImageComics #ComicWriting #comicrecommendations #underratedcomics #Panini #MarvelCards #DCCards #TradingCards #Antitrust #Collectibles #IPValue #HobbyNews #PaniniAntitrust Get full access to Comical Opinions: Comic Reviews for Indie & Alt Comics at comicalopinions.substack.com/subscribe
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  • Why Did WBD Cancel Batgirl?
    Nov 10 2025
    The cancellation of the $90 million Batgirl movie was a corporate masterstroke, not a creative failure. In this deep-dive monologue, we EXPOSE the staggering financial strategy used by Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) CEO David Zaslav to weaponize the balance sheet for massive tax gains.We analyze the SEC filings and financial reports that reveal how the film's write-off was the pilot program for a $5.3 BILLION corporate restructuring plan. Learn the difference between amortization and asset impairment, and how WBD intentionally sacrificed a fully completed movie to save an estimated $19 million in immediate federal taxes, all while wiping out future residual costs and protecting the DC brand's long-term value.This isn't just about Batgirl; it’s about why Hollywood executives are using tax laws to destroy content and how this new financial reality is KILLING creative integrity.Read this comic👉 [Insert Amazon link]0:00 Intro1:20 PERMANENT Cancellation2:19 All About The Numbers3:25 What Do You Think?4:13 No Pain, No Gain7:21 Solution 19:51 Solution 211:30 Acceptable Losses12:17 Final Thoughts=========================================== Subscribe to our newsletter to read more comic reviews and analysis every week.=========================================== Subscribe now👉 https://comicalopinions.com/subscribe=========================================== Subscribe to our Podcast to listen along on your commute to work=========================================== Youtube: @comicalopinions Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/comical-opinions/id1704756807Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5lndyl8prFAUzKZcU7BZEbStitcher: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/comical-opinions/PC:1001078368Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/Comical-Opinions-Podcast/B0CGT32QLD=========================================== Connect with Comical Opinions on your favorite social media platform=========================================== ✔️YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@comicalopinions/?sub_confirmation=1✔️Twitter: https://twitter.com/ComicalOpinions✔️Facebook: https://facebook.com/ComicalOpinions✔️Instagram: https://instagram.com/ComicalOpinions✔️TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@comicalopinionsIntro music: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/dragon-boss-fight/993Outro music: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/the-last-time/863Disclaimer: This video/podcast is not sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links, which means we'll receive a small commission from anything you buy. Thank you for your support.Keywords: #comicalopinions #comics #comicreview #comicbookreview #comicbooks #NCBD #Marvel #DCComics #Dynamite #ImageComics #ComicWriting #comicrecommendations #underratedcomics #Batgirl #WarnerBrosDiscovery #DavidZaslav #TaxWriteOff #CorporateFailure #SEC #FinancialAnalysis #WBD #DCU #AssetImpairment #HollywoodCrisis #ContentDestruction #HBOmax #SunkCostFallacy #ContentImpairment #DCComics #BatgirlCancellation #WarnerMedia #CorporateStrategy #MichaelKeaton #LeslieGrace #DCReboot #FilmIndustry #StreamingWars #MergerAndAcquisition #WBS #ContentScrap #ZaslavStrategy #FilmFinance Get full access to Comical Opinions: Comic Reviews for Indie & Alt Comics at comicalopinions.substack.com/subscribe
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  • Marvel's Armageddon Event Is A Foolish Gamble
    Nov 7 2025
    Is Marvel's massive new Armageddon 2026 event a brilliant, universe-shaking saga... or a foolish gamble destined for executive failure?In this episode of Comical Opinions, we break down why Marvel Comics executives are risking a potential $200 million legacy collapse by betting everything on yet another major Marvel reboot and crossover. We argue that the Armageddon event is the clearest evidence yet of creative bankruptcy, following a long history of event fatigue and relying on the same inflationary tactics that burned readers before.We expose the corporate logic behind the decision: flooding the market with tie-ins and expensive variant covers as a desperate cash grab for short-term revenue, regardless of the long-term cost to continuity and core fan trust. This new event mirrors past disasters like Avengers Disassembled and risks the ultimate canon destruction that Carl's audience fears most.Topics covered:Why the 2026 Armageddon is a financial risk.The executive failure behind the constant reboot cycle.How variants and blind bags are sabotaging the comic book industry crisis.The stakes: Will this event alienate loyalists and tank Marvel's interconnected series?🔥 JOIN THE DEBATE: Do you think the Armageddon 2026 event is a necessary shake-up for the Ultimate Universe, or just a desperate executive move? Let me know your biggest fears and expectations in the comments below!=========================================== Subscribe to our newsletter to read more comic reviews and analysis every week.=========================================== Subscribe now👉 https://comicalopinions.com/subscribe=========================================== Subscribe to our Podcast to listen along on your commute to work=========================================== Youtube: @comicalopinions Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/comical-opinions/id1704756807Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5lndyl8prFAUzKZcU7BZEbStitcher: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/comical-opinions/PC:1001078368Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/Comical-Opinions-Podcast/B0CGT32QLD=========================================== Connect with Comical Opinions on your favorite social media platform=========================================== ✔️YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@comicalopinions/?sub_confirmation=1✔️Twitter: https://twitter.com/ComicalOpinions✔️Facebook: https://facebook.com/ComicalOpinions✔️Instagram: https://instagram.com/ComicalOpinions✔️TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@comicalopinionsIntro music: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/dragon-boss-fight/993Outro music: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/the-last-time/863Disclaimer: This video/podcast is not sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links, which means we'll receive a small commission from anything you buy. Thank you for your support.Keywords: #comicalopinions #comics #comicreview #comicbookreview #comicbooks #NCBD #Marvel #DCComics #Dynamite #ImageComics #ComicWriting #comicrecommendations #underratedcomics #MarvelArmageddon #Armageddon2026 #MarvelComics #ComicBookNews #ComicIndustryCrisis #MarvelReboot #ExecutiveFailure #CashGrab #VariantCovers #CanonDestruction #ComicBookEvents Get full access to Comical Opinions: Comic Reviews for Indie & Alt Comics at comicalopinions.substack.com/subscribe
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  • Marvel's 55% Flop Rate Is TOXIC
    Nov 5 2025
    Is Marvel Comics secretly failing? Dive deep into the disturbing financial data - including the devastating 55% flop rate - that proves corporate executives are prioritizing quantity over quality, running the legacy brand into the ground, and actively ignoring the comic book industry’s core audience. In this explosive video, Critical Carl breaks down the market figures that the major comic book publishers don't want you to see: The 55% Problem: We analyze the hidden data point revealing that over half of Marvel's output contributes minimal to zero revenue. Why are executives signing off on a strategy that is bleeding the company dry? Creative Bankruptcy: Is the endless cycle of reboots, event fatigue, and unnecessary variant covers a symptom of executive incompetence, or something worse? We look at why this business model is financially unsustainable. The Disney Connection: How does the oversight from Disney (and the return of controversial figures like Ike Perlmutter) influence the day-to-day creative decisions, and how does this corporate interference actively drive down product quality and trust? Vindication for DC Fans: We discuss why DC Comics' more focused, high-quality strategy - and its measurable success - is a direct, humiliating indictment of Marvel’s failure to lead the industry. =========================================== Subscribe to our newsletter to read more comic reviews and analysis every week. =========================================== Subscribe now👉 https://comicalopinions.com/subscribe =========================================== Subscribe to our Podcast to listen along on your commute to work =========================================== Youtube: @comicalopinions Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/comical-opinions/id1704756807 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5lndyl8prFAUzKZcU7BZEb Stitcher: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/comical-opinions/PC:1001078368 Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/Comical-Opinions-Podcast/B0CGT32QLD =========================================== Connect with Comical Opinions on your favorite social media platform =========================================== ✔️YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@comicalopinions/?sub_confirmation=1 ✔️Twitter: https://twitter.com/ComicalOpinions ✔️Facebook: https://facebook.com/ComicalOpinions ✔️Instagram: https://instagram.com/ComicalOpinions ✔️TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@comicalopinions Intro music: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/dragon-boss-fight/993 Outro music: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/the-last-time/863 Disclaimer: This video/podcast is not sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links, which means we'll receive a small commission from anything you buy. Thank you for your support. Keywords: #comicalopinions #comics #comicreview #comicbookreview #comicbooks #NCBD #Marvel #DCComics #Dynamite #ImageComics #ComicWriting #comicrecommendations #underratedcomics #MCU #ExecutiveFailure #ComicBookIndustry Get full access to Comical Opinions: Comic Reviews for Indie & Alt Comics at comicalopinions.substack.com/subscribe
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  • Why Did DC REALLY Cancel This Batman Hardcover?
    Nov 3 2025
    DC Comics just made a bizarre move: they canceled the Batman Universe: The Deluxe Edition hardcover by Brian Michael Bendis and changed its release date to the year 2079. This isn't just a scheduling error; it's a massive clue about the state of the comic book business.In this episode of Comical Opinions, we break down why DC really canceled this beloved Batman collection. Is it just a simple printing delay? Or is the publisher sending a harsh, public message to writer Brian Michael Bendis amidst rampant rumors of his imminent return to Marvel Comics in 2026? We analyze the timing, the corporate pettiness, and what this cancellation signals about the loyalty, or lack thereof, between creators and the Big Two publishers (DC and Marvel).Discover the true cost of a creator-owned career and the behind-the-scenes drama that affects every comic on your shelf. Key Topics: Brian Michael Bendis Marvel Rumors DC Comics Batman Universe Cancellation The "2079" Release Date Controversy Comic Book Business Drama Batman Universe Deluxe Edition Creator Exclusivity Deals=========================================== Subscribe to our newsletter to read more comic reviews and analysis every week. =========================================== Subscribe now👉 https://comicalopinions.com/subscribe =========================================== Subscribe to our Podcast to listen along on your commute to work =========================================== Youtube: @comicalopinions Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/comical-opinions/id1704756807 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5lndyl8prFAUzKZcU7BZEb Stitcher: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/comical-opinions/PC:1001078368 Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/Comical-Opinions-Podcast/B0CGT32QLD =========================================== Connect with Comical Opinions on your favorite social media platform =========================================== ✔️YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@comicalopinions/?sub_confirmation=1 ✔️Twitter: https://twitter.com/ComicalOpinions ✔️Facebook: https://facebook.com/ComicalOpinions ✔️Instagram: https://instagram.com/ComicalOpinions ✔️TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@comicalopinions Intro music: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/dragon-boss-fight/993 Outro music: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/the-last-time/863 Disclaimer: This video/podcast is not sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links, which means we'll receive a small commission from anything you buy. Thank you for your support. Keywords: #comicalopinions #comics #comicreview #comicbookreview #comicbooks #NCBD #Marvel #DCComics #Dynamite #ImageComics #ComicWriting #comicrecommendations #underratedcomics #batman #batmanuniverse #brianmichaelbendis #marvelcomics #comicnews #corporatewars Get full access to Comical Opinions: Comic Reviews for Indie & Alt Comics at comicalopinions.substack.com/subscribe
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