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Daniel Kalban is writing comics

8 months

Allow me to (re?) introduce myself. I'm Daniel, I'm the Jewish comic book writer behind American Dreams ( @bandofbards ), Knightwrath, Rook & Knight, and a lot more comics coming down the road! Email/socials/portfolio at

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TRUTH

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Im seeing all this love for Blue Beetle. Which is great (excellent film) but I have a question. Where were you guys when it was in theaters?!

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It's not a #RiggedPrimary Bernie simply didn't get the most votes this Super Tuesday. Stop this conspiracy bullshit

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This is it in a nutshell

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Stop the meme, we have a WINNER

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A silver lining perhaps for the #JusticeLeague box office: it overperformed internationally.

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New Rule: No one's first graphic novel or comic should be Watchmen or TDKR. You can't appreciate comics if you start with deconstructionist material.

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8 months

@OmarRiverosays That violates the Oath of Office, no? Which means he committed perjury.

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6 years

Those mocking the death of San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee really have no soul or conscience. Oh, and they claim to be Christians too....

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2 years

Well I just applied to be an associate editor at Marvel. DOUBT I'll get the job, BUT ya never know

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2 years

Kevin Conroy just walked past my table and said hi! Batman said hi! To me!

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Them: Comics are dying. Me: *posts hard evidence that comics aren't dying.* Them: *moving goal posts* DOESN'T COUNT!

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4 years

Applies to ALL fandoms!!

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@_thisisvenom @SketchedBat There is actually. One that's been stated repeatedly. He couldn't make it because he was busy on Witcher and couldn't make it out there

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7 years

Read this

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I don't get people who dismissive of current Marvel or DC comics as "crap". Just because YOU do not like them does not mean it's crap. That applies to so many things and it's a lesson way too many people have forgotten.

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@itsronnie_og @ponysmasher And you claim to want DC directors to have "creative freedom".....

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Every time you like, share, or comment on an indie creator's post, we get a major dose of dopamine...and maybe an angel gets their wings. Support indie creators! #indiecomics

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@GailSimone #BestComicsRomance Has to be the OG one: Clark Kent and Lois Lane

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Really tired of people attacking Tom King.... Seriously, the guy wrote books you didn't like. He is still a critically acclaimed and successful comic book writer. Get over the fact he did something IN FICTION you didn't like.

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3 years

Who else here loves reading and making comics? :D

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Keurig pulls ads from Hannity because he supports a pedophile Trumpsters, predictably, react and attempt a boycott. Watch Keurig profits soar through the roof. #DrinkKeurig

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Oh, the cult won't like this :)

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James Gunn says #TheSuicideSquad is the most-streamed DC project on HBO Max, meaning it beat out the likes of Zack Snyder's Justice League for the top spot.

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In the face of rampant antisemitism, I'm going to continue to be proud to be Jewish. As a comic book writer, I will make damn sure Jewish protagonists and characters will have positions of prominence in my work. It's time to give antisemites the finger and be proudly Jewish.

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Comics History for #JewishHeritageMonth Siegel and Shuster. The sons of immigrants, without whom the modern superhero comic wouldn't exist. Their Jewish heritage permeates so much of Superman...which unfortunately got lost a bit as time, and media adaptations, went by.

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@booksistweetin Because they love the power fantasy while ignoring what makes Superman TRULY great: his heart and compassion

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How to succeed in comics can be boiled down to two things: 1. Hit your deadlines (or even get done early) 2. Don't be a jerk.

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So yesterday, I think I did the ballsiest thing I've done in my life. I gave copies of my comic work to Jim Lee. Still can't believe I worked up the nerve to do so. 🤯

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WB employees and their families were allegedly sent death threats by ZS fans for not giving in and "Restoring the blah blah blah". Are you then really THAT surprised that WB really doesn't want to move forward with ZS? Especially if he's egging on toxic fans?

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I have to agree with Alan Moore. If you think Rorschach is someone to look up to...you're nuts. Moore said it. The HBO show shows it. Hell, the Rorschach comic book miniseries knows it. Stop acting like he's this cool badass character. He's not.

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@pattonoswalt Problem is so many people, some now former friends, are perfectly happy in seeing my fellow Jews raped and butchered. They REJOICE in it. I am in deep despair.

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Well, now I don't blame May for not wanting to be called #TheCavalry :( #AgentsofSHIELD @MingNa

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2 years

BREAKING NEWS!!! American Dreams now has a new publishing home at @bandofbards ! I'm really excited to join the team over at BoB and bringing my flagship along! Now an update on the KS, see below (1/2)

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@americo76 Step out of your comfort zone. Watch other movies.

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Test. Test. Can you see this tweet? If so, like and reply.

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Got a lot of nerve to talk about "going after children"... YOU gave your kids those jobs (in violation of SO many laws), while putting kids in cages and intentionally losing others. Also, she's 40!

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JUST IN: Donald Trump slams Jan. 6 panel after Ivanka Trump interview request: "They'll go after children"

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@nytimes Seriously? I mean, Netflix dropped the ball on how to properly promote this, but the film is a criticism of the sexualization of girls. Meanwhile, these Qanon schmucks freaking out about the film have no issue with child beauty pageants....

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BREAKING NEWS!! American Dreams Issue 1 is officially SOLD OUT at distributor level! On behalf of myself, the whole creative and editorial team, and @bandofbards thank you so much for supporting the book! #jewish #superhero #comic

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@nytimes @elizabethjdias "Christianity Will Have Power"?! When have they ever LACKED power in this country?! If anything, they should lose power, and non Christians should have more power.

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@NewTSage @ComicsExalted They really do hyperanalyze DC for flaws (real and imagined) don't they?

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If you think this harmless joke is "attacking the fans", you need to get a freaking grip.

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A lot of straight white guys really don't want to share the space when it comes to comics. They also don't actually *read* the comics they bash either..... They see one or two panels out of context, a telephone version of summary, and they're off to the rage races!

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I can't wait to have this #Nightwing piece by @Demonpuppy in my hands! :D

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Please note this is more directed that who streamed it only versus seeing it in the theaters earlier this year.

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1 year

Because right wing opinions and comics are full of hate, bullying, malice, and just aren't that good?

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So Legendary Comics, an arm of Legendary Studios, is on Kickstarter with a comic book adaptation of their smash hit Dune film. You know, the one making MILLIONS of dollars? .... WTF.

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Watching the @renfamous interview and scrolling through the mire of comments. GEEZ, the comments really do prove her to be right, don't they? XD What a bunch of losers. Ren, keep kicking ass.

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Okay, this meme is a personal attack and I don't like it

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COMIC BOOK JOB BOARD!! Need work or need to find a team? Here's a post where ya can connect. Comment what you're looking for, what you do, etc. Let's make connections!

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Blazing Saddles would never be made today. Because the right wingers would have a fit, call it "woke", and attempt to ban it from being seen....Ron DeSantis would attempt to burn the film negative. Blazing Saddles is an anti racist satire. The modern GOP would attempt to ban it

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#piggate is actually trending here in NYC. Cameron is now an international laughing stock!

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EVS is a horrid, evil, venal, sad little man. The reason he's not working at the Big 2 is simple: he can't hit deadlines and he's a horrible person. That's it. No big conspiracy.

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Today on TimcastIRL: Comicbook artist Ethan van Sciver is big mad that "strange women" joined the comics industry and he now he can't "glorify and exaggerate the female form" anymore.

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@ReelJuanMatos yep. However, given how his supporters have attacked her and her supporters, I don't see that happening tbh

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So, given yesterday's major American Dreams announcement, here's another one! @bandofbards and I are looking for artists for new variant covers (in addition to the ones we have)! If you're interested, give us a shout and a sample!!

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@MiltonRubenfeld Not "centrist." Just a progressive who is not impressed by Bernie or by his cult

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@_thisisvenom @SketchedBat Let me put the Shazam situation like this. He'd have to fly from Hungary to Canada...that's most of a day, barring layovers. Film a 30 second cameo. Fly back. It's not financially worth it or sane scheduling.

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@THR ZS cultists don't count as DC or as Batman fans.

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Who would be a great cover artist (mainly for a variant or two) for a Western (as in Wild West) series? Looking for some possibilities.

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Hey fellow #comics creators! Let's lift each other up! Promote your stuff (be it a Kickstarter, Zoop, or store) here! Or show off something from your latest projects! #indiecomics #makingcomics #midweekpromo

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@voxdotcom How insecure can people be in their masculinity that keeping people safe is considered "weak"? I think the toxicity levels in traditional masculinity have hit critical mass.

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Well I think Twitter is probably dead for me :( Definitely not getting the same amount of views or interactions compared to just two weeks ago. Which of course makes this current KS an uphill battle. *sigh* If you see this post, leave a like or a comment?

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I have a new favorite curse

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Newbie writer: I want to start my first comic. People in group: How much are you willing to pay? Newbie: Oh, unless *I'M* getting paid, I'm not paying the artist. Me: Oh my sweet summer child, this is NOT gonna go well for you.

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Both of the following statements are true. 1. WB must do everything to set things right with the directors and actors. 2. Chris Nolan is a pretentious ass who would rather people get sick and die than have them stream a movie.

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@TeenTitansMovie To all the butthurt Marvel fans: 1. Deathstroke/Slade predates Deadpool by at least a decade. 2. You think it's okay for Marvel to bash DC, but not the other way round? #Hypocrites

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So apparantely some exhibitors are complaining that Peach Momoko is banning them from her signings etc at SDCC. Gee, I wonder why? Actually, I don't have to wonder. Exhibitors were HORRIBLE to her and others at NYCC last year. This is the consequences of that.

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Pencils to a cover for that in development project. Pencils by @FritzCasas #comics #indiecomics #makingcomics #superhero #antihero

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@andy_schreiber @DCComics @thesteveorlando @NormRapmund @fxstudiocolor Your hate is the real perversion. I have a feeling you had no issue with the EXTREME violence in 90s comics. But God forbid two consenting adults love each other....

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Such a horrid take and an utter lack of empathy.

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Honestly this #ComicsBrokeMe thread tells me that most creatives are terrible at: - business - making financial decisions - and SELF-EDUCATION Reading these posts are sad, but don’t act like there was a gun to your head to say yes to a $25 page rate. Its 2023. Do ur own thing

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On the shelves at @MidtownComics ! I think I can officially say I made it!

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The only people who would ban Maus are Nazis. I guess the McMinn County, TN, school board are Nazis then.

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3 years

JOB OPPORTUNITY! Looking for an artist for a project to be published in 2023. Desired art style is Disney meshed with WoW, or along those lines. Please DM me your sequential samples! Thank you. #indiecomics

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@nytimes Yeah, still gonna be wearing my mask because there's gonna be too many idiots taking advantage of this and spreading plague because they AREN'T vaccinated.

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I'm a sellout! As in, American Dreams Issue 1 is SOLD OUT at the distributor level (if you missed that news over the weekend) @bandofbards and I are working to get more out there, but I'm really excited and happy about this!

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One of the artists on my various comic book projects is in the hospital recovering from a heart attack. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers. I've told him to rest and heal; that takes priority over ANY comic book.

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I think @Marvel needs to do a series of the Punisher where Frank has to confront the right wing nutcases who worship him and have co-opted his symbol.

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My commission of Liberty (the main character of my comic, American Dreams) by @Demonpuppy ! With inks by @JimmyReyesArt !

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Write the comics that you want to write. Read the comics that you want to read. Give all gatekeepers the finger while doing so.

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2 years

@BatmanAddict27 @DEADLINE give them a sec, they'll have the latest conspiracy theory soon

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There is an artist (who I don't think is here on Twitter) who I'm out of patience with. Months of payments and no art to show for it. Sob stories, and broken deadlines. And of course he guilt tripped me after I blocked him once. I've given him way too many chances.....

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So, last week I made an impromptu pitch to a publisher. Last night, I found out they want to do it :D We need to iron out details etc, but I'm really excited. (Note: This is for a separate project, not AD)

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@ComicsExalted I wouldn't call a movie that made a billion "slept on"?

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No more evil Superman or Superman types! No more edgy takes on heroes! Superman's a great character and fun to write; you just have limited imagination. Batman bashing is getting DULL. MORE JEWISH CHARACTERS IN MAINSTREAM COMICS, NOW! (We invented the damn genre....)

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What’s a comic book opinion that gets you in trouble?

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"Why does the comics industry want nothing to do with conservative points of view?" Hmm...maybe because currently conservative politics and behavior is that of the VILLAINS in comics?! I mean, between the bigotry, the greed, the fascism.....

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3 years

WE DID IT!!!! Thank you everyone! But let's not rest on our laurels! Keep pushing!

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2 years

This! This right here! Fans need to listen to this!

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American Dreams is now part of a museum exhibit!

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Just because a writer isn't doing a story how you like it doesn't always mean the comic is bad. It means YOU don't like it. And you need to stop screeching at creators and demanding they get fired just because you're not getting YOUR way.

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Have I talked about Knightwrath lately?! I'm really excited to bring you this dark superhero comic to you Spring 2022 from Atlas Studios Story/script: @DanielKalban Pencils: @Eskivoart Inks: @DavidRiveraArt Colors: @derm_art89 #comics #indie #indiecomics #comicbook #superhero

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What the fucking hell is wrong with you "people"?! It's just superhero movies!

1981 🥇 The Only Authority of The Only Evil Dead

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James Gunn is a pestilent disgrace of humanity and a fucking shameless hypocrite who deserves all the evils of the world and infinitely more, one of the many pathetic beings who cause me shame, pity, disgust and laughter at the same time. #HenryCavillSuperman 👑 #ZackSnyder 👑

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*fanfare blares* TA DA!! Presenting the new @bandofbards main cover for American Dreams #1 ! Art: @KylerClodfelter ! Colors: @Martacuss ! Arriving in Previews in January and in stores in March! More information to come! #comics #indiecomics

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But sure "Comics are dying" and "DC is failing"....

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Summer 2021 found comic-book sales at one of their highest points in the last 25 years. The Top 300 comics sold at least 24.2 million copies in June-August, more than any summer quarter except 2016 ("DC Rebirth") and 1997 (which had twice as many stores).

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I feel personally attacked by this.

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Okay, this blew up more than I thought it would. So, allow me to plug my upcoming Kickstarter, now in prelaunch. Sign up to be notified when it launches!

American Dreams Issues 1-5 (Ongoing Comic Series)

American Dreams continues in the exciting action and adventure filled fourth and fifth issues of the superhero series!

www.kickstarter.com

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@AP This is due to the constant barrage of hate from conservative media and the absence of empathy in GOP hearts.

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2 years

A reminder to edgelords with small minds and smaller imaginations who like making "hot takes" about comics:

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KICKSTARTER BOOST POST! Post your Kickstarter, share it with the world! Let's get some eyeballs on them!

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1 year

Looking for an artist to work on a project/pitch (OGN or mini) that's a Victorian era "Gothic mystery" with two famous literary leads. Let me know if interested and let's discuss. :) Please provide at least 1-2 sequential samples in your response

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