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John Romita Jr.

John Romita Jr.

The son of legendary comic book artist John Romita. He has worked at Marvel for the majority of his career.

Name:
John Romita Jr.
Aliases:
  • John Romita Jr
  • JR JR
Birth date:
August 17th, 1956
Home town:
New York
Country:
United States
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Born in New York City 17/08/56, his debut work was the 'Chaos at The Coffee Bean', a six page story in the 1977 The Amazing Spider-Man Annual #11. He is the son of the legendary comic book artist John Romita and some of his previous works include:

  • Spider-Man
  • Iron Man
  • X-Men
  • Daredevil
  • Cable
  • Punisher
  • Wolverine
  • Thor
  • Fantastic Four
  • Hulk
  • WWH

After being artist for the Amazing Spider-Man between 1980 and 1984, he returned for a four year stretch between 2000 and 2004.

He has also briefly worked for Image Universe comics in a book called Gray Area.

He now works on Superman for DC Comics.

Bibliography

Marvel Comics

Penciller

  • 1978-1982, 1990-1991: Iron Man Vol. 1 #115-117, 119-121, 123-128, 141-150, 152-156, 256, 258-266

  • 1980-1984, 1987, 1997-1998, 2003-2004, 2008-2009, 2012: The Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 1#204, 208-217, 223-227, 229-248, 250, 429, 432, 433, 503-508, 568-573, 583-595, 587, 588, 600, 692

  • 1980-1981, 1995, 1997-1998: The Spectacular Spider-Man Vol. 1 #39, 50, 223, 250, 255
  • 1980, 1982: What if? Vol. 1 #24, 34
  • 1981: Dazzler Vol. 1 #1-3,
  • 1983: Marvel Team-Up Vol. 1 #125
  • 1984-1986, 1993-1994: The Uncanny X-Men Vol. 1 #175-185, 187-197, 199, 200, 202, 203, 206-211, 287, 300-302, 304, 306-311
  • 1986-1987: Star Brand #1, 2, 4-7

  • 1988-1990: Daredevil Vol. 1 #250-257, 259-263, 265-276, 278-282

  • 1993: Midnight Sons Unlimited Vol. 1 #3
  • 1994: X-Men Unlimited Vol. 1 #7
  • 1995-1998: Spider-Man Vol. 1 #57, 64-76, 78-84, 86-92, 94, 95 97
  • 1998-2000: Thor Vol. 2 #1-8, 10-13, 16-18, 21-25
  • 1999-2000: Peter Parker: Spider-Man #1-3, 6-12, 14-17, 19
  • 2000-2003: The Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 2 # 22-27, 30-58
  • 2000: Avengers Vol. 3 #35
  • 2001-2002: Incredible Hulk Vol. 3 #24, 25, 27, 28, 34-39
  • 2004-2005: Wolverine Vol. 2 #20-31
  • 2005: Black Panther Vol. 3 #1-6
  • 2006: Ultimate Fantastic Four #25, 26
  • 2008: X-Men: Legacy #208
  • 2008: The Mighty Avengers Vol. 1 #15
  • 2010: Hulk Vol. 2 #23
  • 2010-2011: Avengers Vol. 4 #1-12, 14, 16, 17
  • 2013: Captain America Vol. 7 #1-10
  • 2022: The Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 6 #1-5

Cover

  • 1977, 1979: Masters of Kung Fu Vol. 1 #52, 81
  • 1978: The Avengers Vol. 1 #176
  • 1978: The Defenders Vol. 1 #62
  • 1978: Ms. Marvel Vol. 1 #19
  • 1978-1979, 1981 1990-1991: Iron Man Vol. 1#113-117, 119, 124, 126 149, 150, 154, 256, 258-266
  • 1979, 1981-1983: Marvel Team-Up Vol. 1 #77, 109, 113, 116, 118, 125, 126, 130
  • 1980: Spider-Woman Vol. 1 #29
  • 1980-1984, 1987, 1997-1998, 2003-2004, 2008-2009: The Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 1#208-218, 223-227, 229-236, 238-250, 290, 291, 432, 500-508, 568-573, 583-588, 600
  • 1980: What if? Vol. 1 #24
  • 1981: The Incredible Hulk Vol. 2 #256, 257
  • 1981-1982: Dazzler Vol. 1 #2, 19
  • 1981-1983, 1997-1998: The Spectacular Spider-Man Vol. 1 # 53, 71, 80, 250, 255
  • 1984-1986, 1993-1994: The Uncanny X-Men Vol. 1 #176-185, 187-194, 196, 197, 199, 200, 202, 203, 206-211, 300-302, 304, 306-311
  • 1986-1987: Star Brand #1, 2, 4
  • 1988: Marvel Comics Presents Vol. 1 #1

  • 1988-1990: Daredevil Vol. 1 #250-257, 259-263, 265-276, 278-282

  • 1992, 1995: Web of Spider-Man Vol. 1 #90, 126
  • 1992: The Punisher: War Zone Vol. 1 #1-8
  • 1992: Punisher War Journal Vol. 1 #41-44
  • 1993: Midnight Sons Unlimited Vol. 1 #3

  • 1995-1998: Spider-Man Vol. 1 #57, 64-76, 78-95

  • 1999: Spider-Woman Vol. 3 #2
  • 1999-2003: The Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 2 #1, 8, 22-29, 43-45, 49, 53
  • 1998-2000: Thor Vol. 2 #1-10, 12, 13, 16-19, 21-25
  • 1999-2000, 2012: Peter Parker: Spider-Man #1, 2, 7-12, 14-19, 156.1
  • 2000: X-Men Vol. 2 #100
  • 2000: Avengers Vol. 3 #35
  • 2001: Incredible Hulk Vol. 3 #24, 25, 27
  • 2004-2005: Wolverine Vol. 2 #20-25, 31
  • 2005: Black Panther Vol. 3 #1
  • 2008: X-Men: First Class Vol. 2 #10
  • 2008: Incredible Hercules #116-120
  • 2008: Cable Vol. 2 #3
  • 2009, 2012: Hulk Vol. 2 #13, 49
  • 2010: Incredible Hulk Vol. 2 #606-611
  • 2010-2011: Avengers Vol. 4 #1-12
  • 2011: Invincible Iron Man Vol. 1 #500
  • 2011: New Avengers Vol. 2 #16
  • 2012: Fantastic Four Vol. 3 #600
  • 2013: Captain America Vol. 7 #1-10
  • 2019: Daredevil Vol. 6 #2-6
  • 2022: The Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 6 #1-5
  • 2022: Daredevil Vol. 7 #1

Mini-Series

Pencillers

  • 1982: Marvel Super Hero Contest of Champions #1-3
  • 1992: Cable #1-2
  • 1993-1994: Daredevil: The Man Without Fear #1-5
  • 1995: Scarlet Spider #2
  • 2007: Ultimate Vision #0

Covers

  • 1982: Marvel Super Hero Contest of Champions #1-3
  • 1992: Cable #1-2

  • 1993-1994: Daredevil: The Man Without Fear #1-5

  • 1995: Spider-Man: Funeral for an Octopus #1-3
  • 2008: World War Hulk Aftersmash: Damage Control #2
  • 2010: Doomwar #1-6

Events

Pencillers

  • 2007-2008: World War Hulk #1-5
  • 2012: Avengers Vs. X-Men #1-5

Covers

  • 2007-2008: World War Hulk #1-5
  • 2012: Avengers Vs. X-Men #1

Annuals

Pencillers

  • 1977, 1982: The Amazing Spider-Man Annual #11, 16
  • 1980: X-Men Annual Vol. 1 #4
  • 1987: The Avengers Annula Vol. 1 #16
  • 1988: Web of Spider-Man #4
  • 1989: Daredevil Annual Vol. 1 #5
  • 1994: The Uncanny X-Men Annual Vol. 1 #18

Covers

  • 1983: X-Men Annual Vol. 1 #11

Graphic Novel

Penciller

  • 1991: Ghost Rider, Wolverine, Punisher: Hearts of Darkness #1

Covers

  • 1991: Ghost Rider, Wolverine, Punisher: Hearts of Darkness #1

One-Shots

Pencillers

  • 1981: Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends #1
  • 1994: Punisher/Batman: Deadly Knights #1
  • 2007: World War Hulk Prologue: World Breaker #1
  • 2008: What If? Spider-Man Vs. Wolverine #1
  • 2009: Dark Reign: The Goblin Legacy #1
  • 2009: Dark Reign: The List - Punisher #1
  • 2010: Fall of the Hulks: Gamma #1
  • 2010: Origins of Siege #1

Covers

  • 1994: The Punisher Summer Special #4
  • 1994: Punisher/Batman: Deadly Knights #1
  • 1994: Spider-Man: The Parker Years #1
  • 2007: World War Hulk Prologue: World Breaker #1
  • 2008: What If? Spider-Man Vs. Wolverine #1
  • 2009: Dark Reign: The List - Punisher #1
  • 2010: What If? World War Hulk #1
  • 2010: World War Hulks #1

D.C. Comics

Ongoing

Penciller

  • 2014-2015: Superman Vol. 3 #32-44, 50, 51 (TOT 15)
  • 2016-2017: All Star Batman #1-5 (TOT 5)
  • 2017: Suicide Squad Vol. 4 #11-15

    (TOT 5)

  • 2018: Silencer #1-3
  • 2019: Batman Vol. 3 #80, 81
  • 2020-2021: Action Comics Vol. 3 #1017-1028 (TOT 12)
  • 2020: Legion of Super-Heroes Vol. 8 #9
  • 2020: Detective Comics Vol. 3 #1027
  • (TOT TOT 44)

Covers

  • 2014-2016: Superman Vol. 3 #32-47, 50, 51 (TOT 18)
  • 2016: Grayson #19
  • 2016: Teen Titans Vol. 5 #17
  • 2016: Deathstroke Vol. 3 #19
  • 2016: Batman/Superman Vol. 1 #31
  • 2016: Justice League Vol. 2 #50
  • 2016: Detective Comics Vol. 2 #51
  • 2016: Green Arrow Vol. 6 #51
  • 2016: Batman Vol. 2 #51
  • 2016: Green Lantern Vol. 5 #51
  • 2016: Wonder Woman Vol. 4 #51
  • 2016: The Flash Vol. 4 #51
  • 2016: Aquaman Vol. 7 #51
  • 2016: Red Hood/Arsenal #11
  • 2016: Starfire Vol. 2 #11
  • 2016: Martian Manhunter Vol. 4 #11
  • 2016: Robin: Son of Batman #11
  • 2016: We Are Robin #11
  • 2016: Cyborg Vol. 1 #10
  • 2016: Superman/Wonder Woman #28
  • 2016: Harley Quinn Vol. 2 #27
  • 2016: Sinestro #22
  • 2016: Action Comics Vol. 2 #51, 52
  • 2016-2017: All Star Batman #1-5 (TOT 5)
  • 2017: Justice League of America Vol. 4 #10
  • 2017: Suicide Squad Vol. 4 #11-15 (TOT 5)
  • 2018: Silencer #1-6 (TOT 6)
  • 2018: Nightwing Vol. 4 #44, 45, 47, 49 (TOT 4)
  • 2019: Batman Vol. 3 #80, 81
  • 2020-2021: Action Comics Vol. 3 #1017-1028 (TOT 12)
  • 2021: Batman Urban Legends #3

(TOT 76)

Events

Covers

  • 2014: The New 52: Futures End #1
  • 2015: Convergence #8
  • 2017: Dark Knights: Metal #1-3

(TOT 5)

Mini-Series

Pencillers

  • 2019: Superman Year One #1-3
  • 2021: Infinite Frontier #0
  • 2021: Batman Black & White Vol. 3 #6

Covers

  • 2016: Dark Knight III: The Master Race#1, 3
  • 2016: Superman: Lois and Clark #7
  • 2016: Titans Hunt #7
  • 2019: Batman: Last Knight on Earth#2
  • 2021: Batman Black & White Vol. 3 #6
  • 2021: Superman Red and Blue#4

(TOT 7)

One-Shot

Pencillers

  • 2017: Dark Days: The Forge #1
  • 2017: Dark Days: The Casting #1
  • 2021: Generations Shattered #1

Covers

  • 2017: Dark Days: The Forge #1
  • 2017: Dark Days: The Casting #1
  • 2019: Secrets of Sinister House Vol. 2 #1
  • 2019: Black Adam: Year of the Villain #1
  • 2020: The Joker 80th Anniversary 100-Page Super Spectacular #1

(TOT 5)

Total DC Pencils 58

Total DC Covers 93

Creations

John Romita Jr has helped create hundreds of charecters during his decades in the business. The following are a handful of the most popular.

  • Dazzler
  • Hobgoblin (Kingsley)
  • Nimrod
  • Justin Hammer
  • Monica Rambeau
  • Gorgon
  • Typhoid Mary
  • Riptide
  • Fenris
  • Valerie Cooper
  • Ezekiel
  • Blackheart
  • Amelia Voght
  • Madame Web

Issues

April 1977

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The Savage Sword of Conan (1974) #18 The Battle O… April 1st, 1977

May 1977

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Master of Kung Fu (1974) #52 A Night at the 1001 … May 31st, 1977

June 1977

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The Savage Sword of Conan (1974) #19 Vengeance In… June 1st, 1977

August 1977

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The Amazing Spider-Man Annual (1964) #11 Spawn of… August 31st, 1977

September 1977

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The Savage Sword of Conan (1974) #22 The Pool of … September 1st, 1977

October 1977

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The Savage Sword of Conan (1974) #23 Torrent of D… October 1st, 1977

November 1977

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The Savage Sword of Conan (1974) #24 Tower of the… November 1st, 1977

December 1977

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The Savage Sword of Conan (1974) #25 Jewels of Gw… December 1st, 1977

January 1978

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Marvel Classics Comics (1976) #32 White Fang January 1st, 1978
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The Savage Sword of Conan (1974) #26 Beyond the B… January 1st, 1978

March 1978

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The Savage Sword of Conan (1974) #27 The Children… March 1st, 1978

May 1978

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The Savage Sword of Conan (1974) #29 Child of Sor… May 31st, 1978

July 1978

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The Savage Sword of Conan (1974) #31 The Flame Kn… July 1st, 1978

August 1978

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Iron Man (1968) #113 The Horn Of The Unicorn! August 1st, 1978
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Ms. Marvel (1977) #19 Mirror, Mirror! August 1st, 1978
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The Savage Sword of Conan (1974) #32 The Ghouls o… August 1st, 1978
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The Defenders (1972) #62 Dollar Bill's Documentar… August 31st, 1978

September 1978

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Iron Man (1968) #114 The Menace of Arsenal September 1st, 1978
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The Savage Sword of Conan (1974) #33 Curse of the… September 1st, 1978

October 1978

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Iron Man (1968) #115 Betrayal! October 1st, 1978
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The Savage Sword of Conan (1974) #34 The Lair of … October 1st, 1978
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The Avengers (1963) #176 The Destiny Hunt! October 31st, 1978

November 1978

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Iron Man (1968) #116 Anguish, Once Removed November 1st, 1978
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The Savage Sword of Conan (1974) #35 Black Tears November 1st, 1978

December 1978

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Hulk! (1978) #12 December 1st, 1978
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Iron Man (1968) #117 The Spy Who Killed Me December 1st, 1978
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The Savage Sword of Conan (1974) #36 Hawks Over S… December 1st, 1978

January 1979

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Marvel Team-Up (1972) #77 If I'm To Live, My Love… January 31st, 1979

February 1979

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Iron Man (1968) #119 No S.H.I.E.L.D. To Protect M… February 1st, 1979
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The Savage Sword of Conan (1974) #37 Sons of the … February 1st, 1979

Volumes

1963

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The Amazing Spider-Man (1963) 67 issue(s)
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The Avengers (1963) 1 issue(s)

1964

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Daredevil (1964) 30 issue(s)
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The Amazing Spider-Man Annual (1964) 2 issue(s)

1967

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Daredevil Annual (1967) 1 issue(s)
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The Avengers Annual (1967) 1 issue(s)

1968

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Iron Man (1968) 40 issue(s)
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The Incredible Hulk (1968) 2 issue(s)

1970

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X-Men Annual (1970) 2 issue(s)

1972

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Marvel Team-Up (1972) 8 issue(s)
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The Defenders (1972) 1 issue(s)

1974

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Master of Kung Fu (1974) 2 issue(s)
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The Savage Sword of Conan (1974) 27 issue(s)

1975

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Giant-Size X-Men (1975) 1 issue(s)

1976

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Marvel Classics Comics (1976) 1 issue(s)
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The Spectacular Spider-Man (1976) 8 issue(s)

1977

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Ms. Marvel (1977) 1 issue(s)
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What If? (1977) 2 issue(s)

1978

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Hulk! (1978) 1 issue(s)
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Spider-Woman (1978) 1 issue(s)

1981

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Dazzler (1981) 4 issue(s)
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Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends (1981) 1 issue(s)
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The Uncanny X-Men (1981) 43 issue(s)

1982

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Fantastic Four Roast (1982) 1 issue(s)
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Marvel Fanfare (1982) 1 issue(s)
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Marvel Super Hero Contest of Champions (1982) 3 issue(s)

1983

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Marvel Age (1983) 5 issue(s)

1985

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Web of Spider-Man (1985) 2 issue(s)
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Web of Spider-Man Annual (1985) 1 issue(s)

1986

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Star Brand (1986) 6 issue(s)

Characters

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Adva
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Adversary
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Alex
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All Seeing Eye
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Amanda Fairmont
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Amanda Fallows
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Ambara
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Amelia Voght
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Amiko Kobayashi
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Ammo
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Andreas von Strucker
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Andrea von Strucker
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Angie Genovese
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Anti-Venom
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Arclight
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Ass-Kicker
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Augustine Cross
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Baby Elmo
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Bad Seed
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Barbara Petrovic
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Battle Guy
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Bella Blaire
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Bethany Cabe
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Biff Rifkin
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Blackheart
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Bloodvessel
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Breacher
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Bridget Quinn
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Bullet
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Captain Zolandia