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The Marvel Universe 14: The Late Eighties

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Spider-Man vs. Silver Sable: Reprints Amazing Spider-Man #265 & 279-281 (June 1985 & August 1096 – October 1986) & Peter Parker, Spectacular Spider-Man #128-129 (July 1987 – August 1987).
Fantastic Four Epic Collection, vol.17: All in the Family: Reprints Fantastic Four #296-307 (November 1986 – October 1987), Annual #20 (1987); & Fantastic Four vs. the X-Men #1-4 (February 1987 – June 1987).
Follows on from the Mutant Massacre storyline.
X-Men vs. Fantastic Four: Reprints Fantastic Four vs. the X-Men #1-4 (February 1987 – June 1987); & Fantastic Four #28 (July 1964).
Follows on from the Mutant Massacre storyline.
New Mutants Classic, vol.7: Reprints New Mutants #48-54 (February 1987 – August 1987) & Annual #3 (1987).
–> Symbiote Spider-Man: King In Black: Reprints Symbiote Spider-Man: King In Black #1-5 (January 2021 – May 2021).
Placed here due to the Avengers members who appear.
Avengers: The Contest: Reprints Marvel Super-Hero Contest of Champions #1-3 (June 1982 – August 1982), Avengers Annual #16 (October 1987) & West Coast Avengers Annual #2 (September 1987).
Placed here for the annuals, as Contest of Champions takes place some time earlier.
X-Men vs. Avengers: Reprints X-Men vs. Avengers #1-4 (April 1987 – July 1987) & Uncanny X-Men #9 (November 1964).
Iron Man: Armor Wars Prologue: Reprints Iron Man #215-224 (February 1987 – November 1987).
Avengers: Assault on Olympus: Reprints Avengers #278-285 (April 1987 – November 1987).
Thor Visionaries – Walt Simonson, vol.5: Reprints Thor #375-382 (January 1987 – August 1987).
Mephisto vs. the Fantastic Four, X-Factor, the X-Men & the Avengers: Reprints Mephisto Vs. … #1-4 (April 1987 – July 1987).
Occurs during Thor Visionaries 5, but is best read after.
X-Men: Fallen Angels: Reprints Fallen Angels #1-8 (April 1987 – November 1987).
Captain America: The Captain: Reprints Captain America #332-350 (December 1987 – February 1989) & Iron Man #228 (March 1988).
Avengers: Heavy Metal: Reprints Avengers #286-293 (August 1987 – July 1988).
Thor: The Warriors Three: Reprints Marvel Spotlight #30 (October 1976) & Marvel Fanfare #13 & 34-37 (March 1984 & September 1987 – April 1988).
Dr. Strange: Strange Tales: Reprints Strange Tales #1-17 (April 1987 – August 1988).
Reprints all Dr Strange stories in these issues plus the Cloak and Dagger story from #7.
Cloak And Dagger: Predator And Prey: Reprints Strange Tales #3-8 & 19 (Cloak and Dagger stories plus the Dr Strange story from #7, June 1987 – November 1987 & October 1988); Marvel Graphic Novel: Cloak And Dagger — Predator And Prey (June 1988); Cloak And Dagger/Power Pack: Shelter From The Storm (January 1990) & Mutant Misadventures Of Cloak And Dagger #1-4 (October 1988 – April 1989).
–> Deadpool: Back in Black: Reprints Deadpool: Back in Black #1-5 (December 2016 – February 2017).
Takes place shortly before Kraven’s Last Hunt.
Spider-Man: The Wedding Album: Reprints Amazing Spider-Man #290-292 (July 1987 – September 1987) & Annual #21 (September 1987); Spectacular Spider-Man Annual #7 (November 1987); What If? #20-21 (December 1990 – January 1991); Marvel Saga: The Official History of the Marvel Universe #22 (September 1987); & material from Not Brand Echh #6 (February 1968).
Spider-Man: Kraven’s Last Hunt: Reprints Web of Spider-Man #31-32 (October 1987 – November 1987), The Amazing Spider-Man #293-294 (October 1987 – November 1987); & The Spectacular Spider-Man #131-132 (October 1987 – November 1987).
Spider-Man: Life in the Mad Dog Ward: Reprints Web of Spider-Man #33 (December 1987); Amazing Spider-Man #295 (December 1987); Spectacular Spider-Man #133 (December 1987); & Spider-Man #29-31 (December 1992 – February 1993).
Spider-Man: The Death of Jean Dewolff: Reprints Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider-Man #107–110 & #134-136 (October 1985 – January 1986 & January 1988 – March 1988).
Note that only the Return of the Sin-Eater storyline takes places at this point; the Death of Jean Dewolff arc takes place earlier.
Incredible Hulk Visionaries: Peter David, vol.1: Reprints Incredible Hulk #331-339 & #77 (May 1987 – January 1988 & March 2005).
Thor Epic Collection, vol.16: War of the Pantheons: Reprints Thor #383-400 (September 1987 – February 1989).
Reprints all the issues of Thor between the end of the Walt Simonson run and Inferno, and overlaps somewhat with the events of The Captain.
X-Men: The Fall of the Mutants: Reprints New Mutants #55-61 (September 1987 – March 1988); Uncanny X-Men #220-227 (August 1987 – March 1988); X-Factor #18-26 (July 1987 – March 1988); Captain America #339 (March 1988); Daredevil #252 (March 1988); Fantastic Four #312 (March 1988); Incredible Hulk #336-337 & #340 (October 1987 – November 1987 & February 1988): & Power Pack #35 (February 1988).
S.H.I.E.L.D.: Nick Fury vs. S.H.I.E.L.D.: Reprints Nick Fury vs . S.H.I.E.L.D. #1-6 (June 1988 – November 1988).
Spider-Man Visionaries: Todd McFarlane, vol.1: Reprints Amazing Spider-Man #298-305 (March 1988 – September 1988).
Incredible Hulk Visionaries: Peter David, vol.2: Reprints Incredible Hulk #340-348 (February 1988 – October 1988).
–> Hulk Smash Avengers: Reprints Hulk Smash Avengers #1-5 (all July 2012).
The second story in this volume occurs between Incredible Hulk #346-347. The others occur here, here, here and here respectively.
Iron Man: Armor Wars: Reprints Iron Man #225-231 (December 1987 – July 1988).
–> Venom: Separation Anxiety – The King In Purple: Reprints Venom: Separation Anxiety #1-5 (July 2024 – November 2024).
Evolutionary War: Reprints X-Factor Annual #3 (1988); The Punisher Annual #1 (1988); Silver Surfer Annual #1 (1988); New Mutants Annual #4 (1988); Fantastic Four Annual #21 (1988); The Amazing Spider-Man Annual #22 (1988); X-Men Annual #12 (1988); Web of Spider-Man Annual #4 (1988); West Coast Avengers Annual #3 (1988); The Spectacular Spider-Man Annual #8 (1988); Avengers Annual #17 (1988).
A full reading order for this storyline can be found here.
Avengers West Coast: Vision Quest: Reprints West Coast Avengers #42-47 (March 1989 – August 1989) & Avengers West Coast #48-50 (September 1989 – November 1989).
Havok & Wolverine: Meltdown: Reprints Havok & Wolverine: Meltdown #1-4 (December 1988 – January 1989).
Silver Surfer: Parable: Reprints Silver Surfer #1-2 (December 1988 – January 1989).
–> Venom: Dark Origin: Reprints Venom: Dark Origin #1-5 (October 2008 – February 2009).
–> X-Men Legends, vol.2: Mutant Mayhem: Reprints X-Men Legends #7-12 (November 2021 – May 2022).
Only the last story in this volume takes place at this time; the others take place here, here and here respectively.
Excalibur Classic, vol.1: The Sword is Drawn: Reprints Excalibur: The Sword is Drawn (April 1988) and Excalibur #1-5 (October 1988 – February 1989).
Immediately precedes Inferno.
Marvel Comics Presents: Wolverine, vol.1: Reprints Marvel Comics Presents #1-10 (Wolverine stories only, September 1988 – January 1989).
Wolverine Classic, vol.1: Reprints Wolverine #1-5 (November 1988 – March 1989).
Incredible Hulk Visionaries: Peter David, vol.3: Reprints Incredible Hulk #349-354 (November 1988 – April 1989); Fantastic Four #320 (November 1988); & Web of Spider-Man #44 (November 1988).
Wolfpack: The Complete Collection: Reprints Marvel Graphic Novel: Wolfpack #31 (1987); Wolfpack #1-12 (August 1988 – July 1989); & Marvel Comics Presents #11 & 23 (January 1989 & July 1989).
Daredevil Legends, vol.4: Typhoid Mary: Reprints Daredevil #254-257 & #259-263 (May 1988 – August 1988 & October 1988 – February 1989).
Immediately precedes (and somewhat overlaps) the Inferno crossover.
X-Men: Inferno Prologue: Reprints X-Factor #27-32 (April 1988 – August 1988) & Annual #3 (August 1988); Uncanny X-Men #228-238 (April 1988 – November 1988) & Annual #12 (October 1988); New Mutants #62-70 (April 1988 – December 1988) & Annual #4 (September 1988); Marvel Age Annual #4 (part only, October 1988); & Marvel Fanfare #40 (part only, October 1988).
X-Men: Inferno: Reprints X-Factor #33-40 (October 1988 – May 1989) & Annual #4 (1989); X-Terminators #1-4 (October 1988 – January 1989); Uncanny X-Men #239-243 (December 1988 – April 1989) & New Mutants #71-73 (January 1989 – March 1989).
A full Reading Order for this crossover can be found here.
X-Men: Inferno Crossovers: Reprints Power Pack #40 & #42-44 (October 1988 & December 1988 – March 1989); Avengers #298-300 (December 1988 – February 1989); Fantastic Four #322-324 (January 1989 – March 1989); Amazing Spider-Man #311-313 (January 1989 – March 1989); Spectacular Spider-Man #146-148 (January 1989 – March 1989); Web of Spider-Man #47-48 (February 1989 – March 1989); Daredevil #262-263 & #265 (January 1989 – February 1989 & April 1989); Excalibur #6-7 (March 1989 – April 1989); Cloak & Dagger #4 (April 1989).
Excalibur Classic, vol.2: Two-Edged Sword: Reprints Excalibur #6-11 (March 1989 – August 1989) and Excalibur: Mojo Mayhem (December 1989).
Begins with Inferno crossover.
–> X-Men Legends, vol.1: The Missing Links: Reprints X-Men Legends #1-6 (April 2022 – October 2022).
Only the middle story in the volume takes place at this time; the other two take place here and here respectively.
Marvel Legends: Todd McFarlane – Spider-Man, vol.2: Reprints Amazing Spider-Man #306-314 (October 1988 – April 1989) & Spectacular Spider-Man Annual #10 (August 1990).
–> Venom: Lethal Protector: Reprints Venom: Lethal Protector #1-5 (May 2022 – October 2022).
Daredevil: Lone Stranger: Reprints Daredevil #265-273 (April 1989 – November 1989).
Immediately follows (and somewhat overlaps) the Inferno crossover.
–> X-Men Legends, vol.2: Mutant Mayhem: Reprints X-Men Legends #7-12 (November 2021 – May 2022).
Only the third story in this volume takes place at this time; the others take place here, here and here respectively.
Inhumans: By Right of Birth: Reprints Marvel Graphic Novel: The Inhumans (1988) & Inhumans Special #1 (April 1990).
Wolverine Classic, vol.2: Reprints Wolverine #6-10 (April 1989 – August 1989).
Wolverine Classic, vol.3: Reprints Wolverine #11-16 (September 1989 – November 1989).
Colossus: God’s Country: Reprints X-Men Origins: Colossus (July 2008); Classic X-Men #5, 21 & 29 (partial, January 1987, May 1988 & January 1989); Marvel Comics Presents #10-17 (Colossus stories only, January 1989 – April 1989); X-Men Unlimited, vol.1 #29 (Colossus story only, December 2000); & X-Men Unlimited, vol.2 #14 (June 2006).
Placed here for the Marvel Comics Presents story.
Black Panther: Panther’s Quest: Reprints Marvel Comics Presents #13-37 (Black Panther stories only, February 1989 – December 1989).
Atlantis Attacks Omnibus: Reprints Silver Surfer Annual #2 (1989); Iron Man Annual #10 (1989); Marvel Comics Presents #26 (August 1989); Uncanny X-Men Annual #13 (1989); Amazing Spider-Man Annual #23 (1989); Punisher Annual #2 (1989); Spectacular Spider-Man Annual #9 (1989); Daredevil Annual #4 (1989); Avengers Annual #18 (1989); New Mutants #76 (June 1989) & Annual #5 (1989); X-Factor Annual #4 (1989); Web of Spider-Man Annual #5 (1989); Avengers West Coast #56 (1989); Annual #4 (1989); Thor Annual #14 (1989) & Fantastic Four Annual #22 (1989).
Punisher War Journal Classic, vol.1: Reprints Punisher War Journal #1-8 (November 1988 – September 1989).
Sensational She-Hulk, vol.1: Reprints Sensational She-Hulk #1-8 (May 1989 – November 1989); & Marvel Comics Presents#18 (She-Hulk story, May 1989).
Wolverine & Nick Fury: Scorpio
Spider-Man: The Assassin-Nation Plot: Reprints Amazing Spider-Man #320-325 (September 1989 – December 1989).
–> Wolverine: Deep Cut: Reprints Wolverine: Deep Cut #1-4 (September 2024 – December 2024).
Placed here as it parallels Uncanny X-Men #247-250.
Captain America: The Bloodstone Hunt: Reprints Captain America #357-364 (September 1989 – December 1989).
Iron Man: DoomQuest: Reprints Iron Man #149-150 & 249-250 (August 1981 – September 1981 & November 1989 – December 1989).
Only the later story takes place at this time – the other story takes place earlier. The final issue reprinted in this collection is an Acts of Vengeance crossover.
Incredible Hulk Visionaries: Peter David, vol.4: Reprints Incredible Hulk #355-363 (May 1989 – December 1989); & Marvel Comic Presents #26 & 45 (August 1989 & March 1990).
The final issue reprinted in this collection is an Acts of Vengeance crossover.

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The Matrix Chronology

By Loki Comics, Content, Film, Games, Science Fiction

The epic science fiction film series and its spinoffs.

Program: Short film from The Animatrix, 2003.
The Second Renaissance parts 1 & 2: Short film from The Animatrix, 2003.
Bits and Pieces of Information: Comic, 2003. (Overlaps somewhat with The Second Renaissance)
The Miller’s Tale: Comic, 2003.
World Record: Short film from The Animatrix, 2003.
A Detective Story: Short film from The Animatrix, 2003.
The Matrix: Live action film, 1999.
Kid’s Story: Short film from The Animatrix, 2003.
Day In… Day Out: Comic, 2003.
Matriculated: Short film from The Animatrix, 2003.
Final Flight of the Osiris: Short film from The Animatrix, 2003.
Enter the Matrix: Video game, 2003.
The Matrix Reloaded: Live action film, 2003.
The Matrix Revolutions: Live action film, 2003.
I Kant: Comic, 2003.
The Matrix Online: Online game, 2005; now defunct.
Saviors: Comic, 2003.
A Path Among the Stones: Comic, 2003.
Beyond: Short film from The Animatrix, 2003.
The Matrix Resurrections: Live action film, 2021.

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The Labyrinth Chronology

By Loki Comics, Content, Fantasy, Film, Musical, Random

Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: Coronation, vol.1: Reprints Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: Coronation #1-4 (February 2018 – May 2018)
Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: Coronation, vol.2: Reprints Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: Coronation #5-8 (July 2018 – October 2018)
Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: Coronation, vol.3: Reprints Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: Coronation #9-12 (December 2018 – March 2019)
No!: Comic published in Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: Beyond the Goblin City
En Guard: Comic published in Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: Beyond the Goblin City
The Right Steed for the Right Deed: Comic published in Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: Beyond the Goblin City
Into the Bog: Comic published in Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: Beyond the Goblin City
A Friend in Need: Comic published in Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: Beyond the Goblin City
The Eternal Tournament: Comic published in Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: Beyond the Goblin City
The Way Out: Comic published in Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: Beyond the Goblin City
Labyrinth: Film released in 1986
The Wrong Toby: Comic published in Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: Beyond the Goblin City
Cup of Tea?: Comic published in Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: Beyond the Goblin City
Beauty or the Beast: Comic published in Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: Beyond the Goblin City
Hoggle and the Worm: Comic published in Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: Beyond the Goblin City
Run, Goblin, Run: Comic published in Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: Beyond the Goblin City
Masquerade: Comic published in Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: Beyond the Goblin City
Sir Didymus’ Grand Day: Comic published in Jim Henson’s Labyrinth Tales
Rock Solid Friendship: Comic published in Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: Beyond the Goblin City
Gone Fishing: Comic published in Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: Beyond the Goblin City
Wisdom & Idioms: Comic published in Jim Henson’s Labyrinth Tales
Humongous Two: Comic published in Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: Beyond the Goblin City
Stone Cold: Comic published in Jim Henson’s Labyrinth Tales
Jim Henson’s Return to Labyrinth, vol.1: Manga released August 8, 2006
Jim Henson’s Return to Labyrinth, vol.2: Manga released October 9, 2007
Jim Henson’s Return to Labyrinth, vol.3: Manga released May 1, 2009
Jim Henson’s Return to Labyrinth, vol.4: Manga released August 3, 2010

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The Lost Boys Chronology

By Loki Adventure, Comedy, Comics, Content, Film, Horror, Random

The classic eighties vampire film and its continuations

The Lost Boys: The 1987 film.
The Lost Boys: The 2017 comic sequel to the film.
The Lost Boys: Reign of Frogs: The 2008 comic prequel to the The Tribe.
Lost Boys: The Tribe: The 2008 film.
Lost Boys: The Thirst: The 2010 film.

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The Rocky / Creed Chronology

By Loki Adventure, Comics, Content, Film, Random

The greatest boxing drama series in cinema history!

Rocky: The 1976 film.
Rocky II: The 1979 film.
Rocky III: The 1982 film.
Rocky IV: The 1985 film.
Rocky V: The 1990 film.
Rocky Balboa: The 2005 film.
Creed: The 2015 film.
Creed II: The 2018 film.
Creed III: The 2023 film.
Creed: The 2023 graphic novel.

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The Abominable Dr. Phibes Chronology

By Loki Comedy, Comics, Content, Film, Horror, Literature, Random

The cult classic horror film series, now being continued in novel form by its original screenwriter, William Goldstein.

Dr. Phibes: In The Beginning: Prequel novel published in 2011
The Abominable Dr. Phibes: Film released in 1971
Dr. Phibes Rises Again!: Film released in 1972 film
Both films in a combined edition
Vincent Price Presents: The Seven Lives of Dr. Phibes: Graphic novel published in 2024
Dr. Phibes: Vulnavia’s Secret: Sequel novel published in 2012
Dr. Phibes The Androbots – Book I of The Dr. Phibes Manifest: Sequel novel published in 2019

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The Buckaroo Banzai Chronology

By Loki Adventure, Comics, Content, Film, Literature, Random, Science Fiction

The adventures of the world’s greatest particle physicist, martial artist and rockstar!

Buckaroo Banzai: Origins: Comic Reprinted in Buckaroo Banzai: No Matter Where You Go… There You Are….
Buckaroo Banzai: Origins: Comic Reprinted in Buckaroo Banzai: No Matter Where You Go… There You Are….
Starts in 1950, continues up to the Eighties.
Buckaroo Banzai: Big Size: Comic Reprinted in Buckaroo Banzai: No Matter Where You Go… There You Are….
Buckaroo Banzai: Hardest of the Hard: Comic Reprinted in Buckaroo Banzai: No Matter Where You Go… There You Are….
The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the Eighth Dimension: The original film on Blu-ray.
The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the Eighth Dimension: Novelisation of the film.
Buckaroo Banzai: Return of the Screw: Reprint of the comic series.
Buckaroo Banzai Against the World Crime League, Et Al: A Compendium of Evils: Prose novel.

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Marvel Earth 76: Captain Carter

By Loki Comics, Content, Marvel Alternate Timelines, Marvel Comics, Random, Superhero

Sharon Carter, Super-Soldier

Captain Carter: Woman Out Of Time: Reprints Captain Carter #1-5 (May 2022 – October 2022).
Avengers Assemble: Reprints Avengers Assemble Alpha #1 (November 2022); Avengers #63-66 (February 2023 – May 2023); Avengers Forever #12-15 (February 2023 – May 2023); & Avengers Assemble Omega #1 (April 2023).
Crosses over with the main Marvel Universe, Earth 8101 & Earth 14412.
Betsy Braddock – Captain Britain: Reprints Betsy Braddock – Captain Britain #1-5 (April 2023 – August 2023).
Crosses over with the main Marvel Universe.

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The DC Comics Bombshells Reading Order

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If the DC Universe happened mostly in WW2 and was mostly female.

Earth 24 in the DC Multiverse.

DC Comics Bombshells, vol.1: Enlisted: Reprints DC Comics Bombshells #1-6 (October 2015 – February 2016).
DC Comics Bombshells, vol.2: Allies: Reprints DC Comics Bombshells #7-12 (February 2016 – July 2016).
DC Comics Bombshells, vol.3: Uprising: Reprints DC Comics Bombshells #13-18 (July 2016 – December 2016).
DC Comics Bombshells, vol.4: Queens: Reprints DC Comics Bombshells #19-24 (January 2017 – May 2017).
DC Comics Bombshells, vol.5: The Death of Illusion: Reprints DC Comics Bombshells #26-29 (July 2017 – August 2017) & Annual #1 (October 2016).
DC Comics Bombshells, vol.6: War Stories: Reprints DC Comics Bombshells #25 & 30-33 (June 2017 & September 2017 – October 2017).
Bombshells United, vol.1: American Soil: Reprints Bombshells United #1-6 (November 2017 – January 2018).
Bombshells United, vol.2: War Bonds: Reprints Bombshells United #7-12 (February 2018 – April 2018).
Bombshells United, vol.3: Taps: Reprints Bombshells United #13-19 (May 2018 – August 2018).
Harley’s Little Black Book: Reprints Harley’s Little Black Book #1-6 (February 2016 – May 2017).

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The Harley Quinn Animated Series Chronology

By Loki Comedy, Comics, Content, DC Comics, DC Elseworlds, Random, Superhero, Television

The fun not-for-children animated series and spin-offs

Harley Quinn: The Complete First Season: The 2019-2020 season on dvd.
Harley Quinn: The Complete Second Season: The 2020 season on dvd.
Harley Quinn: The Animated Series – The Eat. Bang! Kill Tour: Reprints Harley Quinn: The Animated Series – The Eat. Bang! Kill Tour #1–6 (November 2021 – April 2022).
Harley Quinn: The Complete Third Season: The 2022-2023 season on Blu-ray.
Harley Quinn: The Animated Series – Legion of Bats!: Reprints Harley Quinn: The Animated Series – Legion of Bats! #1-6 (December 2022 – May 2023); & Harley Quinn: The Animated Series – The Real Sidekicks of New Gotham Special! #1 (October 2022).
Harley Quinn: The Complete Fourth Season: The 2023 season in digital format.
Kite Man: Hell Yeah! Season One: The 2024 season in digital format.

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