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Plays On Word Radio

Pastor/ Artist Fred Kenney Jr.

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An in-depth look at the Word of God, the Plays On Word community, and the Plays - with original music - we perform, that are based on the Word of God. New episodes drop Fridays at 7AM EST! To find out how Plays On Word Theater can perform 'LIVE on YOUR STAGE' and to support this missionary & podcast visit: https://playsonword.org/
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Whole 9 Yards is a weekly podcast that will simultaneously educate, astonish, and amuse. Listen while we share equivocal research about the origin of words, phrases, and idioms we use every day. From the team at Big Science Pods, we bring you the whole 9 yards, the entire kit and caboodle, the whole shebang of this quick, entertaining look at our language and the history therein. Learn why we call New York "The Big Apple," what "red-handed" REALLY means and why sometimes people are "happy as ...
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Lexiconned is the podcast that unpacks the hidden histories and wild myths behind the words and phrases we use every day. With humor, curiosity, and a touch of irreverence, we separate fact from folklore to tell the stories behind everyday words. #Etymology #WordNerd, #LanguageLovers
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Gain insights into scripture meanings and messages for your daily life. The moving voices of narrators Marlane Tubridy, Thomas Hicks and Martin Tubridy bring out the messages of the scriptures through their insightful readings of the word. Original music provides peaceful surrounding to help retain the words as you listen. Marlane Tubridy Podcast director
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Word History is a weekly 15 minute etymology podcast by Etymoleon, dedicated to uncovering the history behind words and names. Each episode unveils the journey of words and their connections to various languages such as Old English, Ancient Greek, Latin, Old French, Proto-Germanic and many more. Episodes also highlight historical events related to the topic and terms explored. Earlier episodes were just the beginning, start with later episodes for the best takes on word, name and historical ...
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Welcome to the RealLife English podcast! For over 10 years, RealLife English has helped millions of learners just like you from virtually every country to go beyond the classroom and live, speak and master English in the Real World. We’ve been able to do this through our unique method: The RealLife Way, which consists of three simple, but powerful components: Mindset: How to think like a successful English speaker Method: How to live, speak and master English in the Real World Mastery: How t ...
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Game Club is a quick weekly podcast about the games I'm playing and trying for the first time, the things I like about them and the things I don't. It's pretty simple!
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ArtMuse

Grace Anna

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ArtMuse aims to reshape the ways in which we interpret well-known works of art by paying dues to the women whose images have been immortalized but whose names and stories have been wrongfully overlooked. Each episode will focus our attention on the female muse, sharing their important lives and legacy.
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Science Diction

Science Friday and WNYC Studios

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What does the word “meme” have to do with evolutionary biology? And why do we call it “Spanish flu” when it was never Spanish? Science Diction is a podcast about words—and the science stories within them. If you like your language with a side of science, Science Diction has you covered. Brought to you by Science Friday and WNYC Studios.
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SmartDrivel

Smart Drivel Media LLC

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SmartDrivel is the podcast that promises the drivel and hopes for the smart in every episode. Listeners have described the podcast as funny, quirky, and secretly educational. Join co-hosts Kurt Schneider and Jon Ellenthal as they dig into a wide range of topics drawn from pop culture, history, word play, business, martinis, and more. If you want to impress your friends with your knowledge of the origin of popular phrases, fun facts about pretty much everything, what a contronym is, how beer ...
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Three Little Words

Folding Pocket Productions

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New episodes come out every Friday exclusively on Amazon Music for Prime and Unlimited customers. Which words matter most to you? Which make you smile? Which do you hope never to hear again? Every week on Three Little Words, comedian John Bishop and actor Tony Pitts invite their celebrity guests to bring them the three words that mean most to them - and the one they would rather forget.
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The F-Word

Bruce Lawson, Vadim Makeev

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Frontend podcast by Bruce Lawson and Vadim Makeev about the magical and glamorous world of web standards, browsers and everything in between.
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🇬🇧 I'm Michael Lavers and this podcast will help you improve your English. I'm an online English teacher for students learning as a second language. In this podcast, I look at a variety of different fun topics and teach you British English at the same time. Each week, I cover topics related to language motivation, vocabulary and grammar, or something totally random! Once a month, we have a guest episode where I talk to a teacher or expert on topics related to language.
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Words To That Effect: Stories of the Fiction that Shapes Popular Culture. WTTE is a narrative storytelling show, hosted and produced by Conor Reid, that explores the intriguing places where fiction, history, science, and popular culture intersect and inspire. From the Victorian past to utopian futures, dinosaurs to detectives, zombies to mummies, how does literature shape our understanding of popular culture? Find out more at https://wttepodcast.com. WTTE is a part of the HeadStuff Podcast N ...
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Test your spelling knowledge with 10 words from the Scripps Spelling Bee word list. Host Neely Quinn will give you 10 words, their definitions and etymologies, and then reveal the correct spellings at the end with a small amount of commentary on common mistakes people make.
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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/spokenwordpoetrypodcast/subscribe Welcome to Spoken Word Poetry Podcast. Listen in as Poet and Artist, Ariana R Cherry features words written from her heart and performed from her soul. Every week, you will hear original poetry spoken through performance art . Ariana also shares stories and a bit of life advice. Tune in every time she posts a new episode! http://arianarcherry.wordpress.com
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WealthDictionary

Matthias TRVLY

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Build your business & finance vocabulary with the Wealth Word of the Day! Learn new words, their meaning, origin, spelling & more. (This is your Audiobook Dictionary*) Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wealthdictionary/support
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WRBH 88.3 FM, Radio for the Blind and Print Handicapped, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and is the only full-time reading service on the FM dial in the United States. At WRBH, our mission is to turn the printed word into the spoken word so that the blind and print handicapped receive the same ease of access to current information as their sighted peers. You can also download our shows weekly from Itunes or your favorite podcasting app by searching “WRBH Reading Radio Original Program ...
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Golden Beryl

Golden Beryl

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1. Golden means made of, or relating to gold. 2. The word beryl – Middle English: beril – is borrowed, via Old French: beryl and Latin: beryllus, from Ancient Greek βήρυλλος bḗryllos, which referred to a ’precious blue-green color-of-sea-water stone’;[2] from Prakrit veruḷiya, veḷuriya ’beryl’[8][a] which is ultimately of Dravidian origin, maybe from the name of Belur or Velur, a town in Karnataka, southern India.[9] The term was later adopted for the mineral beryl more exclusively. 3. A bri ...
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Strict Scrutiny

Crooked Media

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Strict Scrutiny is a podcast about the United States Supreme Court and the legal culture that surrounds it. Hosted by three badass constitutional law professors-- Leah Litman, Kate Shaw, and Melissa Murray-- Strict Scrutiny provides in-depth, accessible, and irreverent analysis of the Supreme Court and its cases, culture, and personalities. Each week, Leah, Kate, and Melissa break down the latest headlines and biggest legal questions facing our country, emphasizing what it all means for our ...
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This podcast is to gather stories of women in midlife. We will talk about our lives and the insights, lessons and experiences we've had so far in midlife. There are lessons in every story. Through stories we can connect and resonate with others experiences and take in the lessons and know that we are not alone. This podcast is an extension of the anthology series MIDLIFE ON FIRE: Risky Business. Real Stories. Women Writers. Also known as the anthology series "Midlife on Fire."
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Happier with Gretchen Rubin

Gretchen Rubin / The Onward Project

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Gretchen Rubin is HAPPIER, and she wants you to be happier too. The #1 bestselling author of The Happiness Project and Better Than Before gets more personal than ever as she brings her practical, manageable advice about happiness and good habits to this lively, thought-provoking podcast. Gretchen’s cohost and guinea pig is her younger sister, Elizabeth Craft, a TV writer and producer living in Los Angeles, who (lovingly) refers to Gretchen as her happiness bully. Sales and Distribution by Le ...
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Genesis - The beginning, or the origin. Genesis is the definitive first and last word to all things Rift. With weekly news, player experiences, and special topics, all delivered by an easy-going cast, Genesis is a Rift Podcast For the Masses! Please visit our website at http://genesisrift.podomatic.com for more information.
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Real People. Real Talks. Good vibes . Truth. Enlightenment. Emotional Competence. Black History. Relationships. Friendships. Culture . Sex. Counsel. Poetry. Artistry. Venting. Spirituality. Veganism. Nutrition. Herbalism. Self-sufficiency. Empowerment. Leaders of Legacy. Unlearn & Relearn. Emotional Health. Psychological Health. Physical Health. Black Sheep Synopsis. Cultivating relations. Spoken Word. Music. Food Industry . Pharmaceutical Industry. Myths Debunked. Heritage . Origin of man. ...
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In Her Words

Jessica Buchanan

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A podcast for women who are ready speak their truth, write their stories, and inspire the world with memoir writing. This podcast is hosted by Jessica Buchanan, NYT Bestselling author, inspirations speaker, kidnapping survivor, and founder of Soul Speak Press. We are here educate and inspire all women who feel compelled to tell their stories and who also need community and support along that journey into the publishing world.
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We're taking a world tour of word origins. In this episode, Jess and Rob discuss how a multitude of countries got their names. 🇺🇸 Where was the original "America"? 🇬🇧 Why is Britain called "Great"? 🇨🇦 What does "Canada" mean? 🇩🇪 Why do the Germans call themselves "Dutch"? These questions answered – and many more – in another worldly wise episode of…
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In this 2014 career deep-dive, Dark Horse Executive Editor Diana Schutz walks us through four decades in comics—with zero varnish. We trace her start behind the counter in Vancouver and at Comics & Comix in Berkeley, where she leveled up from retail to publishing, then the blink-and-you-miss-it Marvel stint and the formative Comico years shepherdin…
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In this episode, you'll be given 10 challenging words to try to spell correctly, plus one bonus word at the end that's super challenging. These words all have Latin, Greek, or French origins with one Italian word thrown in the mix. You'll get 30 seconds from the time I first say the word. You can speak the answers out loud, write them down, or do a…
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Episode Description: Is hell a biblical punishment or a medieval invention? In this episode of Lexiconned, TJ takes you on a blazing journey through the etymology, theology, and mythology behind one of the most powerful words in English. From Viking goddesses to Dante’s inferno, discover the strange and surprising origins of “hell.” Sources: Oxford…
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This week I kick off my playthrough of the Arkham series with Batman: Arkham Origins (https://store.steampowered.com/app/209000/Batman_Arkham_Origins/). Not the first in the series, but first narratively, so it's a good place to start. I also enjoyed the new game from Mark Brown, Word Play (https://store.steampowered.com/app/3586660/Word_Play/). Si…
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Send us a text "What happens when personal tragedy and transformation become the foundation for authentic ministry? James and Melissa Pinto's story answers this question with raw honesty and profound hope." James and Melissa Pinto, of Trinity Tabernacle of Gravesend, Brooklyn, share their powerful testimonies of finding faith through personal trage…
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Romans 8: 28;29 and 31-32: What then shall we say to this? If God is for us, who can be against us? We know that all things work for good for those who love God. For if you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners love those who love them. Luke 6: 31-34: And if you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to…
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Episode 280: Jay & Ray groove with a few 60s idioms, again. - Encore bummer flake split bogart Subscribe, review, and come find us on BlueSky, Insta, & FB. Big Science Music is an award-winning original music and sound boutique. Providing scoring, sound design, radio, podcast, and all audio-post production services for the advertising, film, and vi…
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Purchase your own copy of The Club: Where American Women Artists Found Refuge in Belle Epoque Paris HERE. Jennifer Dasal is an art historian, author, and podcast host. Her podcast Art Curious explores the “unexpected, slightly odd, and strangely wonderful in Art History”. Art Curious has been featured in The Opera Magazine, NPR, and ArtDaily. Dasal…
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This week I'm wrapping up my time with the Arkham games. First up, Batman: Arkham Knight (https://store.steampowered.com/app/208650/Batman_Arkham_Knight/), which looks gorgeous even a decade later. I also played Gotham Knights (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1496790/Gotham_Knights/), which is a very different game, but still enjoyable. Last but…
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we know the folk stories about Jim Shooter. SEcret Wars, The Black Spider-man costume, tough editor, writing Superboy/Legion Of Superherpes stores at 14, but who was Jim Shooter, the man? at terrificon's shooter tribute panel we assembled friends of Jim, to go beyond the legends to get some insight from the guys who worked with Shooter , and hung o…
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Join us for a powerful LIVE recording of our podcast on the prayer of faith! Pastor Hermes teaches on the difference between different kinds of prayer and explain what the prayer of faith is. People tuned in from several different nations Live! Join our Live broadcasts on youtube on Thursdays at 12 PM US EST. Subscribe to our youtube channel: http:…
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It’s one of the quirkiest, most iconic sonic logos ever: a four-note vocal flourish that defined the early internet. In this episode, we follow the Yahoo Yodel on its unlikely journey from the snowy Swiss Alps to ‘90s country bars to Super Bowl ads. Along the way, we meet the real-life cowboy behind this yodel, whose voice launched a billion clicks…
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We explore the power of creating a "love list" to help us stay connected with the people who matter most. We share a clever way for getting someone’s honest opinions, plus, we dive into listeners' most practical back-to-school tips. Resources & links related to this episode: Order my new book Secrets of Adulthood Request a signed bookplate here Eli…
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In this wide-ranging talk, writer Paul Cornell dives into his latest projects and big-picture views on the worlds of comics and science fiction. We begin with his cheeky mystery Who Murdered Nessie?, then turn to his hard-hitting historical tale for Commando, exploring how he blends genre with grounded war storytelling. Cornell also reveals details…
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Inspired by a viral video of a Chinese boy doing his English homework, I thought I'd make an episode where I list 10 common mistakes that language learners make and what you should avoid. To be clear, I'm sure that boy will master English one day, and my comments were more of a criticism of language education in schools. The video simply reminded m…
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Send us a text This Week: Blackpowder Courtesy, Dissent, Mirror Image, Back from Sundermount, An Update, Family Matter, The Long Road, and Offered and Lost Next Week: Act II Side Quests, All That Remains, The Captain's Condolences, To Catch a Thief (optional), and Demands of the Qun Dragon Age 2 Schedule: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11hISTe_…
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Give me the Grace to trust in You and calm my fears inside. For through your Grace you will provide a calming peace inside me. You are my strength and your Grace provides a strength that calms all my fears. I feel your love calming all my fears. I place my trust in you. Vocalist: Marlane Tubridy Song "Give Me The Strength" from album by Marlane Tub…
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Test your spelling knowledge with 10 challenging words with Latin and Greek origins. Host Neely Quinn will give you 10 words, their definitions and etymologies, and then reveal the correct spellings at the end with a small amount of commentary on common mistakes people make and where the words originated from. These words are definitely a bit easie…
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The world we live in is filled with negativity, despair, and hopelessness. However, studying the Bible reveals to us how we can experience victory despite what’s going on around us. In the Old Testament, David the young shepherd provided a strong example of how to overcome challenges. Despite the fear around him when Goliath showed up, David never …
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The gang is back together as Melissa, Kate, and Leah break down this week’s mountain of legal news, including the Court’s greenlighting of Trump’s anti-DEI National Institutes of Health cuts, the president’s war on mail-in ballots, and a batshit missive from Solicitor General John Sauer. Then, Leah speaks with candidate for Michigan attorney genera…
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A touch of levity can help us navigate awkward or painful situations by making it easier for people to hear difficult things—as illustrated by a funny moment from the popular TV show Friends. Resources & links related to this episode: The One Where Monica and Richard Are Friends Get in touch: [email protected] Visit Gretchen's website to le…
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At Terrificon, I moderated an unforgettable panel with four generations of Fantastic Four voices — Humberto Ramos, Walter Simonson, Steve Englehart, Chris Claremont, and C.B. Cebulski. Humberto Ramos, now illustrating Marvel’s current Fantastic Four with writer Ryan North, shared how he’s balancing the Kirby legacy with his energetic, modern style.…
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In this Roundtable discussion, we explore the role of romance in fiction and real life. Author and political leader Stacey Abrams explains how she weaves it into her suspense novels by focusing on authentic human connection, while therapist Lori Gottlieb brings her perspective on love off the page. Together, we look at how romance is imagined, expe…
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What do ancient Roman spirits and IQ scores have in common? In this episode of Lexiconned, TJ explores the tangled history of the word “genius”—from its roots in Latin religion to its modern-day misuse. Discover how the word changed, and what we lost along the way. Sources: Oxford English Dictionary Online Etymology Dictionary Encyclopedia Britanni…
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Send us a text "What happens when God uses a series of personal crises to redirect your path and purpose? Pastor Geoffrey Eckstein's continuing powerful testimony reveals just how God did it in his life." Pastor Geoffrey Eckstein shares his transformative journey from pursuing business success to embracing God's call to ministry through a series of…
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Episode 279: Jay & Ray ay & Ray take a whack at a few golf idioms - again. Encore. birdie bogey eagle mulligan Subscribe, review, and come find us on BlueSky, Insta, & FB. Big Science Music is an award-winning original music and sound boutique. Providing scoring, sound design, radio, podcast, and all audio-post production services for the advertisi…
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With your whole being heed my words and live. Proverbs 4: 20-26 Narr Martin Tubridy. Guard your heart for in it are the sources of life. Narr Tom Hicks Matt 24:25;Matt 11:15 "Advice" and knowledge from a heavingly Father....Hear more in episode.... Send us a text www.MarlaneTubridy.com https://www.youtube.com/@MarlaneTubridy https://scripturemessag…
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Joe Kelly and I unpack a lot in this one on one at Terrificon Part 1: Back to Spider-Man—"Amazing Spider-Man" Relaunch & Multidimensional Stakes Kelly explains why relaunching Amazing Spider‑Man with a fresh #1 isn’t a reset—it’s the next natural chapter in Peter’s journey He teases bold new arcs that pull from Peter’s adolescence—pre‑high school—t…
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This week I continue playing through the Arkham games with Batman: Arkham City (https://store.steampowered.com/app/200260/Batman_Arkham_City__Game_of_the_Year_Edition/) which is a really fantastic follow-up to Arkham Asylum. I also was able to hop into the Battlefield 6 Open Beta (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2807960/Battlefield_6/) and get a…
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This was my first con panel discussing “The Comic Books” part of a 1978 (or possibly early 1979) Canadian TV documentary called The World of Comic Books, narrated by Jonathan Winters. The doc features insihts from Stan Lee, Archie Goodwin, Neal Adams Denny O'Neil,, Julie Schwartz, John Romita Jr Jack C Harris Mike Gold, Trevor Von Eden Frank Giacoi…
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