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    Episode 469: Episode #463! Catwoman Lonely City and The Korvac Saga!

    en-usJanuary 24, 2023
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    About this Episode

    Episode #463! Welcome back! This week Scott has 2 big-two books. First up, he talks a little about the art in Frank Miller and Rafael Grampa's Dark Knight Returns: The Golden Child. Next he tells us about Marvel Comics' The Korvac Saga! Also, DL brings Cliff Chiang's wonderful book Catwoman Lonely City to the show. Check it out!

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