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Dc is home to the worlds greatest super heroes, including superman, batman, wonder woman. Heroes that appear in comic books and graphic novels. They have evolved from simple, allamerican heroes to tortured, complicated characters reflecting the dreams, desires and fears of modern society. The largest online source for comic book pricing in the world. Hing took a third option by never having the turtle be unmasked, leaving his ethnicity a personal secret to him alone.
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