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Amazing Spider-Man #134
Marvel
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1974
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Tarantula
2nd appearance of the Punisher
⚠ Misconception: many sources cite The Amazing Spider-Man #135 as the second appearance of the Punisher and categorize this appearance as a cameo
[March 2026 - confirmed for Spider-Man: Brand New Day]
Hot 10 Week 13
🏅#10 on the Hot 10
THIS WEEK’S RECORD-BREAKING SALES [Previous High In Brackets]
9.2 sold for $529 [$500 in 2022] +6%
9.2 sold for $525 [$500 in 2022] +5%
5.5 sold for $175 [$110 in 2021] +59%
Transactions from this week that sold for higher than the previous twelve-month average:
9.4 sold for $656 vs the average $328 (+100%)
4 copies outsold the average
9.0 sold for $310 vs the average $241 (+29%)
5 copies outsold the average
8.5 sold for $220 vs the average $148 (+49%)
8.0 sold for $210 vs the average $149 (+41%)
7.5 sold for $200 vs the average $135 (+48%)
7.0 sold for $185 vs the average $147 (+26%)
After topping the Trending 20, the Tarantula’s first appearance debuts on the Hot 10 with a strong showing of sales this week, performing above the twelve-month average due to the character’s first live-action glimpse in the Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer
29 graded copies sold in March 2026 versus 8 graded copies sold during March of 2025
1st appearance of Tarantula
2nd appearance of the Punisher
⚠ Misconception: many sources cite The Amazing Spider-Man #135 as the second appearance of the Punisher and categorize this appearance as a cameo
[March 2026 - confirmed for Spider-Man: Brand New Day]
Hot 10 Week 13
🏅#10 on the Hot 10
THIS WEEK’S RECORD-BREAKING SALES [Previous High In Brackets]
9.2 sold for $529 [$500 in 2022] +6%
9.2 sold for $525 [$500 in 2022] +5%
5.5 sold for $175 [$110 in 2021] +59%
Transactions from this week that sold for higher than the previous twelve-month average:
9.4 sold for $656 vs the average $328 (+100%)
4 copies outsold the average
9.0 sold for $310 vs the average $241 (+29%)
5 copies outsold the average
8.5 sold for $220 vs the average $148 (+49%)
8.0 sold for $210 vs the average $149 (+41%)
7.5 sold for $200 vs the average $135 (+48%)
7.0 sold for $185 vs the average $147 (+26%)
After topping the Trending 20, the Tarantula’s first appearance debuts on the Hot 10 with a strong showing of sales this week, performing above the twelve-month average due to the character’s first live-action glimpse in the Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer
29 graded copies sold in March 2026 versus 8 graded copies sold during March of 2025
Comico Primer #5
Comico
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1983
•
Vol. 1
First professionally published interior art in comics by Sam Kieth
1st appearance of Max the Hare, a prototype of Sam Kieth's creator-owned character, The Maxx
Hot 10 Week 13
🏅#9 on the Hot 10
THIS WEEK’S RECORD-BREAKING SALES [Previous High In Brackets]
9.4 sold for $360 [$355 in 2021] +1%
9.2 sold for $247 [$225 in 2023] +10%
8.5 sold for $199 [$170 in 2024] +17%
6.5 sold for $100 [No Previous Data]
Transactions from this week that sold for higher than the previous twelve-month average:
9.6 sold for $375 vs the average $332 (+13%)
Primer #5 recorded four new all-time high sales in graded copies following the passing of Sam Kieth at age 63 from Lewy body dementia
Kieth’s raw, frenetic illustrations brought a distinct energy to the medium, serving as a powerful vehicle for conveying intense emotion and panels steeped in brooding atmosphere
His style was a perfect match for his creator-owned The Maxx, yet proved equally effective across a wide range of characters, from Wolverine and the Hulk to Batman and Sandman
The comic book market responded to Kieth’s passing by revisiting his most recognized creation, The Maxx, with nearly 400 copies of issue #1 purchased on eBay
The Maxx was also unique in that it was adapted for an adult-animated MTV series which followed the actual comic book closely and gained cult classic status
Beyond The Maxx, noticeable movement was also seen in Marvel Comics Presents, particularly issue #117, which features Wolverine’s first encounter and battle with Venom
One of the top sales of Kieth’s work was a signed copy of The Maxx ashcan (yellow cover, limited to 500 copies), graded 9.6, which sold for $1,400
First professionally published interior art in comics by Sam Kieth
1st appearance of Max the Hare, a prototype of Sam Kieth's creator-owned character, The Maxx
Hot 10 Week 13
🏅#9 on the Hot 10
THIS WEEK’S RECORD-BREAKING SALES [Previous High In Brackets]
9.4 sold for $360 [$355 in 2021] +1%
9.2 sold for $247 [$225 in 2023] +10%
8.5 sold for $199 [$170 in 2024] +17%
6.5 sold for $100 [No Previous Data]
Transactions from this week that sold for higher than the previous twelve-month average:
9.6 sold for $375 vs the average $332 (+13%)
Primer #5 recorded four new all-time high sales in graded copies following the passing of Sam Kieth at age 63 from Lewy body dementia
Kieth’s raw, frenetic illustrations brought a distinct energy to the medium, serving as a powerful vehicle for conveying intense emotion and panels steeped in brooding atmosphere
His style was a perfect match for his creator-owned The Maxx, yet proved equally effective across a wide range of characters, from Wolverine and the Hulk to Batman and Sandman
The comic book market responded to Kieth’s passing by revisiting his most recognized creation, The Maxx, with nearly 400 copies of issue #1 purchased on eBay
The Maxx was also unique in that it was adapted for an adult-animated MTV series which followed the actual comic book closely and gained cult classic status
Beyond The Maxx, noticeable movement was also seen in Marvel Comics Presents, particularly issue #117, which features Wolverine’s first encounter and battle with Venom
One of the top sales of Kieth’s work was a signed copy of The Maxx ashcan (yellow cover, limited to 500 copies), graded 9.6, which sold for $1,400
Uncanny X-Men #94
Marvel
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1975
•
Vol. 1
2nd team appearance of the X-Men that debuted in Giant-Size X-Men #1
2nd appearance of Storm, Nightcrawler, Colossus and Thunderbird
4th appearance of Wolverine
1st appearance of Dragonfly
Some resources refer to this as the 3rd full appearance of Wolverine and Hulk #182 a 2nd cameo appearance
Beginning of Chris Claremont's 16-year consecutive run on the title, ending with Uncanny X-Men #279
First new X-Men story following five years of reprints
Hot 10 Week 13
🏅#8 on the Hot 10
Transactions from this week that sold for higher than the previous twelve-month average:
9.0 sold for $1,700 vs the average $1,383 (+23%)
8.5 sold for $1,175 vs the average $982 (+20%)
8.0 sold for $885 vs the average $878 (+1%)
7.5 sold for $1,041 vs the average $684 (+52%)
3 copies outsold the average
7.0 sold for $700 vs the average $590 (+19%)
6.0 sold for $461 vs the average $441 (+5%)
5.5 sold for $494 vs the average $429 (+15%)
5.0 sold for $499 vs the average $399 (+25%)
4.5 sold for $375 vs the average $343 (+9%)
2.0 sold for $230 vs the average $217 (+6%)
This is the fourth time this year that X-Men #94 ranked on the Hot 10
2nd team appearance of the X-Men that debuted in Giant-Size X-Men #1
2nd appearance of Storm, Nightcrawler, Colossus and Thunderbird
4th appearance of Wolverine
1st appearance of Dragonfly
Some resources refer to this as the 3rd full appearance of Wolverine and Hulk #182 a 2nd cameo appearance
Beginning of Chris Claremont's 16-year consecutive run on the title, ending with Uncanny X-Men #279
First new X-Men story following five years of reprints
Hot 10 Week 13
🏅#8 on the Hot 10
Transactions from this week that sold for higher than the previous twelve-month average:
9.0 sold for $1,700 vs the average $1,383 (+23%)
8.5 sold for $1,175 vs the average $982 (+20%)
8.0 sold for $885 vs the average $878 (+1%)
7.5 sold for $1,041 vs the average $684 (+52%)
3 copies outsold the average
7.0 sold for $700 vs the average $590 (+19%)
6.0 sold for $461 vs the average $441 (+5%)
5.5 sold for $494 vs the average $429 (+15%)
5.0 sold for $499 vs the average $399 (+25%)
4.5 sold for $375 vs the average $343 (+9%)
2.0 sold for $230 vs the average $217 (+6%)
This is the fourth time this year that X-Men #94 ranked on the Hot 10
Hero for Hire #1
Marvel
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1972
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of Luke Cage, the first black superhero to headline a title in mainstream comics
Luke Cage became invincible to harm through a Super Soldier program called Project Power aka Weapon VI
1st appearance of Diamondback, Comanche and Shades
Hot 10 Week 13
🏅#7 on the Hot 10
Transactions from this week that sold for higher than the previous twelve-month average:
9.6 sold for $3,400 vs the average $3,191 (+7%)
8.5 sold for $666 vs the average $588 (+13%)
7.5 sold for $401 vs the average $362 (+11%)
7.0 sold for $335 vs the average $308 (+9%)
4.0 sold for $194 vs the average $163 (+19%)
3.0 sold for $175 vs the average $125 (+40%)
This is the first time in 2026 that Luke Cage’s introduction appeared on the Hot 10
1st appearance and origin of Luke Cage, the first black superhero to headline a title in mainstream comics
Luke Cage became invincible to harm through a Super Soldier program called Project Power aka Weapon VI
1st appearance of Diamondback, Comanche and Shades
Hot 10 Week 13
🏅#7 on the Hot 10
Transactions from this week that sold for higher than the previous twelve-month average:
9.6 sold for $3,400 vs the average $3,191 (+7%)
8.5 sold for $666 vs the average $588 (+13%)
7.5 sold for $401 vs the average $362 (+11%)
7.0 sold for $335 vs the average $308 (+9%)
4.0 sold for $194 vs the average $163 (+19%)
3.0 sold for $175 vs the average $125 (+40%)
This is the first time in 2026 that Luke Cage’s introduction appeared on the Hot 10
Fantastic Four #52
Marvel
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1966
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of the Black Panther, T'Challa, king of Wakanda
Hot 10 Week 13
🏅#6 on the Hot 10
Transactions from this week that sold for higher than the previous twelve-month average:
8.5 sold for $2,700 vs the average $2,640 (+2%)
8.0 sold for $2,300 vs the average $1,969 (+17%)
7.5 sold for $1,750 vs the average $1,395 (+25%)
7.0 sold for $1,049 vs the average $1,025 (+2%)
6.0 sold for $700 vs the average $652 (+7%)
5.0 sold for $550 vs the average $517 (+6%)
4.5 sold for $425 vs the average $412 (+3%)
4.0 sold for $439 vs the average $397 (+11%)
This is the first time in 2026 that the Black Panther’s introduction appeared on the Hot 10
1st appearance of the Black Panther, T'Challa, king of Wakanda
Hot 10 Week 13
🏅#6 on the Hot 10
Transactions from this week that sold for higher than the previous twelve-month average:
8.5 sold for $2,700 vs the average $2,640 (+2%)
8.0 sold for $2,300 vs the average $1,969 (+17%)
7.5 sold for $1,750 vs the average $1,395 (+25%)
7.0 sold for $1,049 vs the average $1,025 (+2%)
6.0 sold for $700 vs the average $652 (+7%)
5.0 sold for $550 vs the average $517 (+6%)
4.5 sold for $425 vs the average $412 (+3%)
4.0 sold for $439 vs the average $397 (+11%)
This is the first time in 2026 that the Black Panther’s introduction appeared on the Hot 10
Giant-Size X-Men #1
Marvel
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1975
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of the new X-Men: Storm (1st), Nightcrawler (1st), Colossus (1st), Thunderbird (1st), Wolverine (3rd)
Many resources label this the 2nd full appearance of Wolverine and The Incredible Hulk #182 a second cameo
1st appearance of Illyana Rasputin as a child, later becomes Magik
Introduction of Krakoa, the Living Island
First use of the sound effect 'snikt' associated with Wolverine's claws
Hot 10 Week 13
🏅#5 on the Hot 10
Transactions from this week that sold for higher than the previous twelve-month average:
9.2 sold for $4,750 vs the average $4,209 (+13%)
8.5 sold for $3,750 vs the average $3,044 (+23%)
8.0 sold for $3,200 vs the average $2,872 (+11%)
7.0 sold for $2,338 vs the average $2,112 (+11%)
6.0 sold for $2,000 vs the average $1,786 (+12%)
5.0 sold for $1,750 vs the average $1,437 (+22%)
4.5 sold for $1,325 vs the average $1,287 (+3%)
1.8 sold for $1,000 vs the average $841 (+19%)
This is the seventh week in 2026 that GSX #1 ranked on the Key Collector Comics Hot 10
1st appearance of the new X-Men: Storm (1st), Nightcrawler (1st), Colossus (1st), Thunderbird (1st), Wolverine (3rd)
Many resources label this the 2nd full appearance of Wolverine and The Incredible Hulk #182 a second cameo
1st appearance of Illyana Rasputin as a child, later becomes Magik
Introduction of Krakoa, the Living Island
First use of the sound effect 'snikt' associated with Wolverine's claws
Hot 10 Week 13
🏅#5 on the Hot 10
Transactions from this week that sold for higher than the previous twelve-month average:
9.2 sold for $4,750 vs the average $4,209 (+13%)
8.5 sold for $3,750 vs the average $3,044 (+23%)
8.0 sold for $3,200 vs the average $2,872 (+11%)
7.0 sold for $2,338 vs the average $2,112 (+11%)
6.0 sold for $2,000 vs the average $1,786 (+12%)
5.0 sold for $1,750 vs the average $1,437 (+22%)
4.5 sold for $1,325 vs the average $1,287 (+3%)
1.8 sold for $1,000 vs the average $841 (+19%)
This is the seventh week in 2026 that GSX #1 ranked on the Key Collector Comics Hot 10
Incredible Hulk #181
Marvel
•
1974
•
Vol. 1
1st full appearance of Wolverine, final page cameo in issue #180
Marvel Value Stamp Series A #54 - Shanna the She-Devil
Hot 10 Week 13
🏅#4 on the Hot 10
Transactions from this week that sold for higher than the previous twelve-month average:
9.4 sold for $10,000 vs the average $9,453 (+6%)
7.0 sold for $3,751 vs the average $3,353 (+12%)
6.0 sold for $2,875 vs the average $2,669 (+8%)
5.0 sold for $2,600 vs the average $2,439 (+7%)
4.5 sold for $3,000 vs the average $2,137 (+40%)
3.0 sold for $1,900 vs the average $1,721 (+10%)
2.0 sold for $1,650 vs the average $1,538 (+7%)
Hulk #181 ranks on the list for the eighth time in 2026
1st full appearance of Wolverine, final page cameo in issue #180
Marvel Value Stamp Series A #54 - Shanna the She-Devil
Hot 10 Week 13
🏅#4 on the Hot 10
Transactions from this week that sold for higher than the previous twelve-month average:
9.4 sold for $10,000 vs the average $9,453 (+6%)
7.0 sold for $3,751 vs the average $3,353 (+12%)
6.0 sold for $2,875 vs the average $2,669 (+8%)
5.0 sold for $2,600 vs the average $2,439 (+7%)
4.5 sold for $3,000 vs the average $2,137 (+40%)
3.0 sold for $1,900 vs the average $1,721 (+10%)
2.0 sold for $1,650 vs the average $1,538 (+7%)
Hulk #181 ranks on the list for the eighth time in 2026
Amazing Spider-Man #129
Marvel
•
1974
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of the Punisher
1st appearance of the Jackal
Hot 10 Week 13
🏅#3 on the Hot 10
Transactions from this week that sold for higher than the previous twelve-month average:
9.4 sold for $3,799 vs the average $3,698 (+3%)
9.2 sold for $3,100 vs the average $3,016 (+3%)
8.5 sold for $2,300 vs the average $2,084 (+10%)
8.0 sold for $2,200 vs the average $1,951 (+13%)
7.5 sold for $1,979 vs the average $1,570 (+26%)
7.0 sold for $1,650 vs the average $1,462 (+13%)
6.5 sold for $1,350 vs the average $1,246 (+8%)
6.0 sold for $1,500 vs the average $1,180 (+27%)
5.5 sold for $1,175 vs the average $1,029 (+14%)
5.0 sold for $1,107 vs the average $1,012 (+9%)
3.5 sold for $1,170 vs the average $798 (+47%)
3.0 sold for $900 vs the average $788 (+14%)
1.8 sold for $734 vs the average $540 (+36%)
This week marks the ninth time in 13 weeks the Punisher’s first appearance has landed on the Key Collector Comics Hot 10
The most abundant grade of ASM #129 is 5.0, with 832 copies, representing nearly 10 percent of the total graded population of 8,723
1st appearance of the Punisher
1st appearance of the Jackal
Hot 10 Week 13
🏅#3 on the Hot 10
Transactions from this week that sold for higher than the previous twelve-month average:
9.4 sold for $3,799 vs the average $3,698 (+3%)
9.2 sold for $3,100 vs the average $3,016 (+3%)
8.5 sold for $2,300 vs the average $2,084 (+10%)
8.0 sold for $2,200 vs the average $1,951 (+13%)
7.5 sold for $1,979 vs the average $1,570 (+26%)
7.0 sold for $1,650 vs the average $1,462 (+13%)
6.5 sold for $1,350 vs the average $1,246 (+8%)
6.0 sold for $1,500 vs the average $1,180 (+27%)
5.5 sold for $1,175 vs the average $1,029 (+14%)
5.0 sold for $1,107 vs the average $1,012 (+9%)
3.5 sold for $1,170 vs the average $798 (+47%)
3.0 sold for $900 vs the average $788 (+14%)
1.8 sold for $734 vs the average $540 (+36%)
This week marks the ninth time in 13 weeks the Punisher’s first appearance has landed on the Key Collector Comics Hot 10
The most abundant grade of ASM #129 is 5.0, with 832 copies, representing nearly 10 percent of the total graded population of 8,723
Amazing Spider-Man #50
Marvel
•
1967
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of the Kingpin, Wilson Fisk
Story includes the iconic interior panel of Peter Parker walking away from his Spider-Man suit that is discarded in a garbage can
Hot 10 Week 13
🏅#2 on the Hot 10
Transactions from this week that sold for higher than the previous twelve-month average:
9.2 sold for $10,000 vs the average $9,684 (+3%)
6.0 sold for $1,132 vs the average $931 (+22%)
5 copies outsold the average
5.5 sold for $800 vs the average $788 (+2%)
5.0 sold for $900 vs the average $708 (+27%)
4.0 sold for $699 vs the average $527 (+33%)
3.5 sold for $475 vs the average $458 (+4%)
3.0 sold for $500 vs the average $434 (+15%)
2.0 sold for $338 vs the average $330 (+2%)
The Kingpin continues to be a relevant character due to his persistent appearances across multiple live-action Marvel projects, including 27 episodes of the original Daredevil TV series, two episodes of Hawkeye, four episodes of Echo, and as the main antagonist of the Born Again series
And while the $10,000 sale for a 9.2 is the highest dollar amount paid for an issue on this week’s list (tied with Hulk #181’s sale of a 9.4), it is not the highest paid for a graded copy of this issue this year
Back in February, one of only nine copies graded 9.8 sold for $91,500, nearly twice the amount paid for a 9.8 in 2020 when a copy sold for $55,200
Also this past February, a 9.6 sold for $27,000, which is $7,000 higher than the price paid for a 9.6 in 2020
Oddly, a 9.4 sold in February for $9,760, which is $240 less than this week’s $10,000 sale of a 9.2
This marks the second week in 2026 that Kingpin’s first appearance has ranked on the Hot 10
1st appearance of the Kingpin, Wilson Fisk
Story includes the iconic interior panel of Peter Parker walking away from his Spider-Man suit that is discarded in a garbage can
Hot 10 Week 13
🏅#2 on the Hot 10
Transactions from this week that sold for higher than the previous twelve-month average:
9.2 sold for $10,000 vs the average $9,684 (+3%)
6.0 sold for $1,132 vs the average $931 (+22%)
5 copies outsold the average
5.5 sold for $800 vs the average $788 (+2%)
5.0 sold for $900 vs the average $708 (+27%)
4.0 sold for $699 vs the average $527 (+33%)
3.5 sold for $475 vs the average $458 (+4%)
3.0 sold for $500 vs the average $434 (+15%)
2.0 sold for $338 vs the average $330 (+2%)
The Kingpin continues to be a relevant character due to his persistent appearances across multiple live-action Marvel projects, including 27 episodes of the original Daredevil TV series, two episodes of Hawkeye, four episodes of Echo, and as the main antagonist of the Born Again series
And while the $10,000 sale for a 9.2 is the highest dollar amount paid for an issue on this week’s list (tied with Hulk #181’s sale of a 9.4), it is not the highest paid for a graded copy of this issue this year
Back in February, one of only nine copies graded 9.8 sold for $91,500, nearly twice the amount paid for a 9.8 in 2020 when a copy sold for $55,200
Also this past February, a 9.6 sold for $27,000, which is $7,000 higher than the price paid for a 9.6 in 2020
Oddly, a 9.4 sold in February for $9,760, which is $240 less than this week’s $10,000 sale of a 9.2
This marks the second week in 2026 that Kingpin’s first appearance has ranked on the Hot 10
Daredevil #1
Marvel
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1964
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of Daredevil, Matt Murdock
1st appearance of Foggy Nelson, a lawyer
1st appearance of Karen Page, the love interest of Matt Murdock
Hot 10 Week 13
🏅#1 on the Hot 10
Transactions from this week that sold for higher than the previous twelve-month average:
6.5 sold for $4,775 vs the average $4,705 (+1%)
5.0 sold for $3,299 vs the average $3,047 (+8%)
4.5 sold for $2,918 vs the average $2,841 (+3%)
4.0 sold for $2,834 vs the average $2,520 (+12%)
3.5 sold for $2,185 vs the average $2,149 (+2%)
2.5 sold for $2,100 vs the average $1,591 (+32%)
2.0 sold for $2,000 vs the average $1,653 (+21%)
INCOMPLETE 0.5 sold for $850 vs the average $772 (+10%)
Judging by the books that qualified on this week’s list, it can be assumed that Marvel Studios continues to have a noticeable impact on the secondary market
This week marks the third time Daredevil #ama1 has ranked on the 2026 Key Collector Comics Hot 10
There are only three graded 9.8 copies of Daredevil #1, with the only public sale occurring in 2024 for $360,000
The most abundant grade is 4.0, with 732 copies out of a total of 7,147 graded copies
1st appearance and origin of Daredevil, Matt Murdock
1st appearance of Foggy Nelson, a lawyer
1st appearance of Karen Page, the love interest of Matt Murdock
Hot 10 Week 13
🏅#1 on the Hot 10
Transactions from this week that sold for higher than the previous twelve-month average:
6.5 sold for $4,775 vs the average $4,705 (+1%)
5.0 sold for $3,299 vs the average $3,047 (+8%)
4.5 sold for $2,918 vs the average $2,841 (+3%)
4.0 sold for $2,834 vs the average $2,520 (+12%)
3.5 sold for $2,185 vs the average $2,149 (+2%)
2.5 sold for $2,100 vs the average $1,591 (+32%)
2.0 sold for $2,000 vs the average $1,653 (+21%)
INCOMPLETE 0.5 sold for $850 vs the average $772 (+10%)
Judging by the books that qualified on this week’s list, it can be assumed that Marvel Studios continues to have a noticeable impact on the secondary market
This week marks the third time Daredevil #ama1 has ranked on the 2026 Key Collector Comics Hot 10
There are only three graded 9.8 copies of Daredevil #1, with the only public sale occurring in 2024 for $360,000
The most abundant grade is 4.0, with 732 copies out of a total of 7,147 graded copies
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