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Hopefully this misstep will be acknowledged and rectified by those in charge at the dc offices. This video will help you be able to approach and start your own comic book today. Posted on may 16, 2020 by jeff hill in the feed 0 comments. Dc comics unveils stealth new dc digital series expanding. It is unclear whether this plan is being carried out as an experiment or if it is a sign of more things to come. Most comic book retailers are friendly, helpful, and passionate about what they do. Dc comics, american media and entertainment company whose iconic comic based properties represented some of the most enduring and recognizable characters in 20th and 21stcentury popular culture.
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