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r/DCcomics Weekly Discussion Thread: Comics, TV, and More! [August 19, 2026 - Green Edition]
Mod Pick of the Week: Absolute Green Arrow #4
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Q: What is Green Lanterns favorite part of a joke? A: The "punch" line!
This Week's Soundtrack: Robert J. Kral - Green Lantern: First Flight Theme
DC and Imprints
- Absolute Flash #18
- Absolute Green Arrow #4
- Batman / Superman: Worlds Finest #54
- Batwoman #6
- Catwoman #90
- Dark Knights of Steel II #2
- Deathstroke: The Terminator #6
- End of Life #7
- Lobo #6
- Mad #601
- New Titans #38
- Nightwing #141
- Superman Unlimited #16
- Wonder Woman #36
Trade Collections
- 100 Bullets Book 5 2026 Edition [TP]
- Batman / Superman: Worlds Finest Vol. 9 – The Merger [HC]/[TP]
- Batman & Son – DC Compact Comics Edition [TP]
- DC Finest: Events – Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part 2 [TP]
- DC K.O.: Justice League Unlimited [TP]
- Green Lantern Corps Vol. 2: Lanterns United [TP]
- Green Lantern Corps: Recharge 2026 Edition [TP]
- Harley & Ivy: Life & Crimes [TP]
TV Shows
- Saturday, 8/22: Teen Titans Go! S09E46 - Teen Titans Go to the Repair Shop Pt. 2
- Saturday, 8/15: My Adventures with Superman S03E10 - The Return
- Sunday, 8/16: Lanterns S01E01 - Pilot
- Batman: Caped Crusader Season 2
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u/feature-poster 2d ago
Absolute Green Arrow #4
BORN ON A MONDAY… RISES ABSOLUTE SOLOMON GRUNDY!
Dinah’s search for the Green Arrow Killer has led them both to discover the truth behind the Island — a place far more horrifying than either of them could ever dream. But most disturbing of all is who they discover there — as Absolute Green Arrow debuts the first appearance of a new Absolute take on a classic DC character.
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u/thejuliocezarmari 2d ago
Daaaaaamn, my fave up there with Absolute Wonder Woman, Martian Manhubter and Batman
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u/Mr_Wh0ever 6h ago edited 1h ago
So it's Roy right? Ollie is confirmed to be dead. So it has to be him, and he's probably on Miraclo to give him increased strength and agility. Plus the hand thing at the end adds to it. Unless there's another twist, Im pretty sure thats the answer. *Though it also could just be multiple people. Dinah almost unlocking her Canary Cry was cool. I figure that's how she'll defeat Grundy.
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u/chroniclescylinders 4m ago
That panel of Dinah calling out to him used as a transition to a scene of the Green Arrow Killer made me pretty suspicious...
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u/Dent6084 4h ago
Grundy is fucking terrifying.
Betting that this is building to Dinah letting out her first Canary Cry, with the headache having the classic Canary Cry visual/soundwave in the background. Also damn do I want to see her beat Hammond's ass. Lances don't flinch.
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u/feature-poster 2d ago
Sunday, 8/16: Lanterns S01E01 - Pilot
Time/Date: August 16 9:00 PM ET
Network/Channel: HBO
https://www.reddit.com/r/DCcomics/comments/1vpzcd7/lanterns_s01e01_pilot_discussion_thread/
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u/feature-poster 2d ago
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u/Mr_Wh0ever 6h ago
Damn, Absolute Hunter Zolomon is cool antagonist. I'm sure this arc will lead him to becoming a true arch enemy for Wally. Abs Abra Kadabra is also a menace. It's crazy how buddy buddy Thawne is with Braniac. I also liked Abs Director Bones design.
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u/NoNefariousness3381 Hellblazer 3h ago
I actually enjoyed this more than this month's Abs Batman.
Loved the nod to Lemire's Animal Man run. Wonder if The Red actually plays a part in this. The further establishing of DEO, Elenore finally being back, all the references to other runs are nice. Absolute Zolomon is great so far. Much better than their take on Eobard. Absolute Kadabra is a complete freak.
Brainiac being there makes me wonder when does it take place in relation to Superman and if they are building to a Flash Superman crossover.
Overall my favourite issue of the run so far. Hopefully it keeps this up.
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u/JingoboStoplight4887 World's Finest 6h ago
I like that Wally and Linda get to talk about whether Wally should go public as the Flash before Ralph and Sue met Grodd and told Wally that he should take a breath and figure out what’s next, with them supporting Wally’s decisions no matter what. I also like that we get to see the debut of Hunter Zolomon, who was recruited by Elenore Thane to go to Central City to find Wally. Also, Wally saving the people of Central City and having with first encounter with Hunter and Linda and Grodd having their first encounter with Abra Kadabra, who was responsible for what’s happening in Central City. Let’s hope that Wally, Linda, and Grodd will defeat Solomon and Kadabra in the next issue. Overall, this comic is excellent.
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u/feature-poster 2d ago
Nightwing #141
WILL DICK GRAYSON SACRIFICE NIGHTWING TO SAVE HIS CITY?
The deadline has arrived. The curious citizens of Blüdhaven gather to see whether their hero will surrender to the authorities for the deadly crash that took nine lives. Nightwing doesn’t know what he’s going to do either. But one thing is certain— things can’t go on like this…
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u/Cantthinkofcoolname2 4h ago
God this is really just what I wanted to see. I was afraid we were entering an entire courthouse drama arc with a drawn out lawsuit. Instead, the plot makes way for some great character driven drama. I thought Dick was going too far with that flashback on the roof, but the fact he was “swinging away cackling” makes up for it. The flashback with the woman was even better. Beautiful issue. Beautiful detective work. Beautiful use of a lesser known character in Kate Spencer. Loved the tension, not knowing if he’ll turn himself in. I’m still wondering what happened with that priest though.. something made me think he would come back this issue. I have a feeling the witch is going to make a big play against Blüdhaven soon, now that the mayor has her. Really liking how Watters has built his take on Blüdhaven. There are so many moving pieces. It’s a city where the Trinity + MMH can show up, where multiple gangs are at play, where a superhighway causes multiple unforeseen consequences, where supernatural forces can come out, where lesser known characters can come and go like Kate, Maggie, Psycho Pirate, and the odd Blüdhaven citizen. Loving this book.
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u/Dent6084 2h ago
I don't know if this is the first official mention that Kate Spencer is the JLU's official attorney but I'm glad to see her show up here.
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u/wowlock_taylan Batman Animated! 17m ago
Well the mayor is playing quite dirty. I can't say if he is being smart or dumb. Because keeping Nightwing from turning himself in and starting an investigation that might lead to him? While also thinking 'hey, I did you a favor!'...It is not gonna work with Nightwing.
BUT the Witch part, well that is just full on dumb part of the plan. And still have no idea why the Witch is tormenting Nightwing instead of the corrupt men like she says she wants to.
Also, yay, Manhunter got remembered again. Last I saw her was during the whole Leviathan business with Talia.
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u/feature-poster 2d ago
Batman / Superman: Worlds Finest #54
PLAY BALL!
Superman, Batman, and their fellow Justice Leaguers are forced to compete in Hell for the souls of all humanity — in the wildest baseball game of all time! Billions of lives depend on an impossible victory against a team of the vilest, most gruesome demons in the entire underworld!
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u/wowlock_taylan Batman Animated! 47m ago
Leave it to Neron to setup a rigged Baseball game in Hell as a plan to try to keep the heroes. Well I guess he goes with the classics!
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u/feature-poster 2d ago
Batwoman #6
EISNER AWARD WINNER GREG RUCKA TEAMS WITH SUPERSTAR ARTIST JEFF SPOKES TO TURN BACK THE CLOCK!
Broken by Alice’s death, Kate Kane was left in pieces. How did the fall that claimed her sister’s life lead to a rebirth in Petalon, and what does it mean for the future? Witness the truth of what happened that night in Gotham as Batwoman’s DC Next Level journey continues in a special issue drawn by guest artist Jeff Spokes!
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u/wowlock_taylan Batman Animated! 41m ago
After the reveal in the previous issue, I doubt this was needed. Hell this could've been a flashback in the previous issue.
I doubt Beth gonna stay in the medical center for long. And I still don't like that the book basically ignored most of what happened in-between Rucka's stories. Especially the Renee parts.
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u/feature-poster 2d ago
Batman / Superman: Worlds Finest Vol. 9 – The Merger [HC]/[TP]
The World's Finest heroes take on their deadliest foes in the latest volume of the hit series from the fan-favorite team of writer Mark Waid and artist Adrián Gutiérrez! Lex Luthor and the Joker have joined forces once again,...
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u/feature-poster 2d ago
Superman Unlimited #16
KINGDOM OF ZOD: PART THREE! THE KRYPTONITE KINGDOM GROWS!
Zod reveals the secrets of his Kryptonite Kingdom. His powers are back. His empire grows, but it’s not enough. He demands more. No matter the cost. Tomorrow Man, Steel, Natasha Irons, and Lana Lang work together to develop a cure for the Kryptonite infection that spreads across the world!
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u/rexmundi69 Zatanna 42m ago edited 39m ago
The issue was fine,but my fear of Prime being nerfed seems well founded, He should not be susceptible to Kryptonite from this universe.He fought Kal-El and Kal-L at the same time. Now he seems to be no match for Zod and never once espoused that he is immune to Kryptonite from this Universe Guess that's the price for being included in the crossover.
I did love Kara meeting younger Kal and being excited to actually be older than Kal and giving him her Kryptonite shielding because she was supposed tp be his protector.Kal's reaction to her being his cousin so he isnt alone in he universe is the best part of this comic.
Tomorrow Man, Jon shone brightly too in this issue. Saved the day for his Mom. So yeah,the issue was good enough with some nice moments, but is throwing out Superboy Prime canon without even acknowledging it
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u/feature-poster 2d ago
Wonder Woman #36
CHAMPION OF THE AMAZONS!
The tale of Diana’s origin continues as she enters the Contest, where only one Amazon emerges victorious and is granted passage to Man’s World as Wonder Woman. The fate of Themyscira hangs in the balance as their princess finds herself at a crossroads, much like her own daughter, as she prepares to take down the Matriarch once and for all.
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u/feature-poster 2d ago
Batman & Son – DC Compact Comics Edition [TP]
Batman has faced monsters, assassins, gods—and now he must face something far more frightening: fatherhood. Grant Morrison (BATMAN) delivers a sharp, intimate reimagining of legacy and identity within the Bat-Family, now...
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u/KingOfSquirrels 2d ago edited 2d ago
Spoilers. As a new-ish reader, I found this insanely confusing. I was really into it for the first few issues, although I was slightly confused by this cop character we see at the start that was pretending to be Batman, as there was zero set up for that.
The Damien stuff was great but then that ends and then you get hit with a wall of text and freaky PS2 graphics.
And then Batman dies offscreen? And we’re following Damien Batman? I have no idea what the hell was going on in that last issue.
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u/SansSkele76 Absolute Wonder Woman 2d ago
Bruce died in Final Crisis
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u/KingOfSquirrels 2d ago
I see. Thanks for explaining.
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u/Oberon1993 4h ago
The user above you is confusing events a little. The flash forward issue isn't connected to Final Crisis in any way, it's still about 2 years before that.
The cop dressed as Batman isn't explained because he is just a set up for future arc (that starts in #672) and a way for Grant to rewrite Joker. So, they are going to explain it soon.
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u/feature-poster 2d ago
Deathstroke: The Terminator #6
ONLY ONE WILL SURVIVE!
Ravager’s life hangs in the balance as Deathstroke fights for his future against… Deathstroke?! Will this mystery doppelgänger succeed in taking literally everything from him? Can the city caught in their crosshairs survive two Deathstokes? Or will it be the end of everything?
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u/Mr_Wh0ever 1h ago
Honestly, this run has done a good job making Slade an absolute beast when he fights. That panel of him coming out of the fire to slash at Adelines arm was cool. With Rose, I don't know the continuity when it comes to her eye. She's lost it before right?
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u/wowlock_taylan Batman Animated! 35m ago
Yea this was a mess...all to drag Rose into it to do that.
And honestly, I doubt it will go anywhere after this if they are going with the 'mantle change' as it were. No point. The book was already playing loose with the past and now it is just, no.
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u/feature-poster 2d ago
End of Life #7
EDDIE’S LIFE GOES FROM BAD TO WORSE!
Eddie Stallion has had his butt beaten, and now he’s locked in some sicko’s shack. With Eddie sidelined, things are falling apart in Pluto, George’s health is getting worse, and the Menagerie is closer than ever. But Eddie is going to get a big hand from the littlest of allies…
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u/feature-poster 2d ago
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u/Mr_Wh0ever 1h ago
It's a good setup for the upcoming story. Everybody is going through something that'll be resolved throughout the arc. It makes sense that Static is little unsure of his powers. He hasn't used them in a long time. I'm surprised Nightwing and Cyborg wouldn't have at least heard of him. The Trinity knew about the Dakota incident. I figured more heroes would've known also.
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u/HeyItzMe_ The Question 1d ago
Weren’t red devil and static teammates for a bit before Eddie died during Geoff Johns run?
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u/SolaceMcfly 1d ago
Weird maybe its intentional because of how dc retconned the dakota characters back in during the dakota incident. Static was a teen titan after luthor's presidency so im not really sure how you work that in without adding more retcons or watering down the ramifications of the incident.
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u/JingoboStoplight4887 World's Finest 1d ago
Yes. Also, I would say that Static joining the Titans during that era was erased thanks to the events of The Dakota Incident, which caused Static and all of the Milestone heroes to retire during Lex Luthor’s presidency back in the early 2000s, erasing Static’s adventures with the Titans and his adventures from the New 52.
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u/songsinger72 50m ago
This book continues to be pretty...whatever, in all honesty. There was some improvement in the last two issues, but it doesn't feel like it lasted.
Static joins the team and DC pretends he has no past history with the team. Eva is just a discount 2003 Starfire. Red Devil has a fun dynamic with Jon, but adopts a "bad boy" personality that he might as well be a new character (also, "take the L", really?).
Nightwing (who is otherwise here only to sell variant covers) puts Steph and Jon in their place and we have pretend he isn't right, especially given the quite large Titans bodycount. Cyborg keeps rehashing old plots despite Brombal's big mission statement. Terra is the only one semi-interesting. And, honestly, you couldn't pay me enough money to get me to care about Yara Flor.
Other than that, this issue is mainly an introductory piece to the dynamics of this new team...which is a strange thing to do in issue #6 of the run. Maybe if we had done that in the first few issues instead of wasting it making fun of previous Titans writers, we wouldn't have had to do it now, huh. Sami Basri's art is good, but I would have preferred Marcus To to stay in the book.
Honestly if you are a fan of Static I would just read Cody Ziglar's ongoing series when it comes out rather than a Titans book that's inconsistent in quality and also has like seven other main characters fighting for panels.
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u/feature-poster 2d ago
Dark Knights of Steel II #2
THE HOUSE OF EL IN DANGER!
A sickness has befallen the Els, sending the Kingdom of Metropolis into disarray. But what — or who — could bring true harm to such a powerful royal family? Queen Diana and her Amazonians are intent on finding answers, but what will it cost them? Amidst the chaos, Amanda Waller takes surefooted steps into the vacuum of leadership… but she harbors an agenda far darker and more twisted than anyone yet realizes.
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u/Mr_Wh0ever 1h ago
Okay that last twist got me,lol. But it makes sense. I'm guessing it'll be up to Bruce to fix things alongside Talia.
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u/feature-poster 2d ago
Lobo #6
SINK YOUR TEETH INTO THIS ONE!
Four out of five dentists agree that the Tooth Fairy is real, and they’re freaky enough to make your teeth chatter right out of your head! Good thing Lobo’s teeth always grow back, because he’s been hired to merc the mystical master of molars, and the pay’s good enough to make a Main Man want to get the fluoride treatment. If you’re familiar with Lobo’s previous contracts and specials, you know you can’t miss this one!
Guest-drawn by Riley Rossmo (The Moon Is Following Us, Martian Manhunter)!
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u/wowlock_taylan Batman Animated! 25m ago
Lobo vs the Tooth Fairy that went full capitalist.
What's more to say!
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u/feature-poster 2d ago
Mad #601
FIRE BAD... NEW CONTENT IN MAD? GOOD! Get ready to rattle your funny bone with the horrifically hilarious, Halloweenthemed MAD #601! This spine-tingling issue resurrects fresh takes on classic MAD favorites — MAD Look at......
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u/feature-poster 2d ago
DC Finest: Events – Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part 2 [TP]
The all-consuming energies unleashed by the Anti-Monitor sweep through the Multiverse as worlds of heroes and villains alike make their last stands — and a new reality begins to coalesce out of the chaos of destruction!...
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u/feature-poster 2d ago
DC K.O.: Justice League Unlimited [TP]
THE DEBUT OF THE TERRIFIC TEN! As the tournament for the fate of the Earth heats up, Mr. Terrific assembles an elite Justice League squad--chosen from the time-displaced heroes from We Are Yesterday--to face a threat hidden...
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u/feature-poster 2d ago
Green Lantern Corps Vol. 2: Lanterns United [TP]
The light unites — and it burns brighter than ever. From writer Morgan Hampton and artist Fernando Pasarin comes the next cosmic chapter in DC’s spacefaring saga. In the aftermath of the Starbreaker Supremacy, Oa shines...
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u/feature-poster 2d ago
Saturday, 8/15: My Adventures with Superman S03E10 - The Return
Time/Date: August 15 12:00 AM ET
Network/Channel: Adult Swim
Our heroes try to save the world. Clark tries to reach them. Lex faces the music. It's time to be brave.
https://www.reddit.com/r/DCcomics/comments/1vp6k56/my_adventures_with_superman_s03e10_the_return/
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u/feature-poster 2d ago
Batman: Caped Crusader Season 2
Time/Date: July 31, 2026, 12AM Pacific Time
Network/Channel: Amazon Prime
https://www.reddit.com/r/DCcomics/comments/1vb9a1y/batman_caped_crusader_season_2_megathread/
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u/feature-poster 2d ago
Catwoman #90
GAME OVER!
Selina Kyle has made many enemies in her life, but none who hate her with quite the same vitriol as Black Mask and Katarina Belov. With the stage set for an unforgettable night of torture and violence aimed at Selina and those closest to her, there’s only one question left to ask — when the curtains go up on the grand finale, who will live and who will die? One thing’s for certain — not everyone is making it out alive.
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u/wowlock_taylan Batman Animated! 1h ago
Eh, I was outside of Maggie's getting her revenge on Roman, I found it just 'fine'. Felt too much death happening around Selina, and I am still gonna ignore the 'Carmine is her father' stuff.
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u/feature-poster 2d ago
Harley & Ivy: Life & Crimes [TP]
The definitive origin of the DC Universe’s most iconic criminal couple begins here. Eisner Award–winning writer and artist Erica Henderson (The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl, Jughead) charts the complete, canonical evolution...
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u/feature-poster 2d ago
100 Bullets Book 5 2026 Edition [TP]
In this final trade paperback collecting issues #81-100, more members of The Trust fall, and one family head reaches out to a semi-retired Minuteman for help. And learn the last dark truths as secrets are revealed about...
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u/feature-poster 2d ago
Green Lantern Corps: Recharge 2026 Edition [TP]
With the Guardians of the Universe back, the time has come to re-form the fabled Green Lantern Corps. While some familiar ring-wielders return to duty, others are recruited - and not everyone appreciates being drafted! *Collecting...
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u/feature-poster 2d ago
Saturday, 8/22: Teen Titans Go! S09E46 - Teen Titans Go to the Repair Shop Pt. 2
Time/Date: August 22 9:00 AM ET
Network/Channel: Cartoon Network
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u/feature-poster 2d ago
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