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Issue: Superman Archives #4
Publication Date: July 1994
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Issues: #4 of 8 Issues (11 Printings)
Title:
Variant: First Printing
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Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: DC Archive EditionsView Brand Images
Indicia Publisher: DC Comics
On Sale Date: 05/26/1994
Volume: 4
Pages: 232
ISBN: 1563891077
UPC/EAN: 76194120152800411
Price: $76.00 CAD
$49.95 USD
Indicia Frequency:
Content Items: 26 (16 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Bob Kahan (collection editor); Whitney Ellsworth (original editor)
Disclose Notes: First archive not to include fillers and text pages. Also first to feature credits.
Color reconstruction by Bob Le Rose.
Black and White reconstruction by Rick Keene.
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Publication Type: Hardcover
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Modern Age US
Paper Stock: glossy interiors
Binding: hardcover; dustjacket
Publishing Format: collected editions; was ongoing series
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Penciller(s): Fred Ray
Inker(s): Fred Ray
Colorist(s): Brian Pearce
Letterer(s): Alex Jay/Studio J
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Illustration of Superman from cover of Superman (DC, 1939 Series) #14.
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[untitled]

Credits  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 1
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 2
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Foreword

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Leonard Maltin
Penciller(s): John Sikela
Inker(s): John Sikela
Colorist(s): Bob Le Rose (reconstruction)
Letterer(s): typeset
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 4
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Superman #13

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Fred Ray
Inker(s): Fred Ray
Colorist(s): Bob Le Rose (reconstruction)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #13 published November 1941
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Light

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel (signed)
Penciller(s): Joe Shuster (layouts); Leo Nowak
Inker(s): Leo Nowak
Colorist(s): Bob Le Rose (reconstruction)
Letterer(s): Shuster Shop
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Perry White; Sergeant Casey; Senator Tom Billingsley; Light [Lex Luthor]
Synopsis: The mysterious Light (Luthor) kidnaps scientists and senators to help him rule the world. He hypnotizes Superman into going on a rampage.
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #13 published November 1941
was The Light [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
Disclose Notes: Red S on cape
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The Archer

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel (signed)
Penciller(s): Leo Nowak
Inker(s): Leo Nowak
Colorist(s): Bob Le Rose (reconstruction)
Letterer(s): Shuster Shop
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Jimmy Olsen (name Jimmy revealed); Perry White; Sergeant Casey; Thomas Gayford; Amos Kendrick; Archer [Quigley] (introduction)
Synopsis: Jimmy gets his first by-line as he helps Superman capture his first costume villain.
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #13 published November 1941
was The Archer [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 13
Disclose Notes: Red S on cape
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Baby on the Doorstep

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel (signed)
Penciller(s): Leo Nowak
Inker(s): Leo Nowak
Colorist(s): Bob Le Rose (reconstruction)
Letterer(s): Shuster Shop
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Bob Pierson; Clara Pierson; Leila
Synopsis: Clark guards an abandoned baby from enemy agents.
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #13 published November 1941
was Baby on the Doorstep [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 13
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The City Beneath the Earth

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel (signed)
Penciller(s): John Sikela
Inker(s): John Sikela
Colorist(s): Bob Le Rose (reconstruction)
Letterer(s): Shuster Shop
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Perry White; Tulan; Kyack
Synopsis: Superman finds an underground civilization under Metro where he ends a civil war and stops an invasion of Metropolis.
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #13 published November 1941
was The City Beneath the Earth [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
Disclose Notes: red S on cape
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Superman #14

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Fred Ray
Inker(s): Fred Ray
Colorist(s): Bob Le Rose (reconstruction)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #14 published January 1942
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Concerts of Doom

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel (signed)
Penciller(s): Leo Nowak
Inker(s): Leo Nowak
Colorist(s): Bob Le Rose (reconstruction)
Letterer(s): Shuster Shop
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Perry White; Sergeant Casey; Rudolph Krazinski
Synopsis: Superman is hypnotized by music.
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #14 published January 1942
was Concerts of Doom [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
Disclose Notes: Yellow S on Red Shield on cape
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The Invention Thief

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel (signed)
Penciller(s): Leo Nowak
Inker(s): Leo Nowak
Colorist(s): Bob Le Rose (reconstruction)
Letterer(s): Shuster Shop
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Perry White; Chet Farnsworth; Jim Baldwin
Synopsis: Jim Baldwin the famous promoter makes a living stealing the ideas of naive young inventors.
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #14 published January 1942
was The Invention Thief [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 12
Disclose Notes: red S on yellow Shield
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The Undersea City

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel (signed)
Penciller(s): Leo Nowak
Inker(s): John Sikela
Colorist(s): Bob Le Rose (reconstruction)
Letterer(s): Shuster Shop
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Perry White; Chet Furnall; Princess Kuella; King Saffro; Akthar
Synopsis: Superman meets a mermaid named Kuella. Her father is King of the Undersea city and must put down an uprising by the warlike Akthar.
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #14 published January 1942
was The Undersea City [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 13
Disclose Notes: 1st Atlanteans in a DC Comic?. red S on yellow shield.
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The Lightning Master

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel (signed)
Penciller(s): Leo Nowak
Inker(s): Leo Nowak
Colorist(s): Bob Le Rose (reconstruction)
Letterer(s): Shuster Shop
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Sergeant Casey; Lightning Master (introduction)
Synopsis: The Lightning Master threatens Metropolis with destruction unless the city pays him $300,000.
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #14 published January 1942
was The Lightning Master [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 13
Disclose Notes: Roy Thomas revived the Lightning Master in ALL-STAR SQUADRON ANNUAL #2, Yellow S on red shield
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Superman #15

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Fred Ray
Inker(s): Fred Ray
Colorist(s): Bob Le Rose (reconstruction)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #15 published March 1942
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Cop Who Was Ruined

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel (signed)
Penciller(s): Leo Nowak
Inker(s): Leo Nowak
Colorist(s): Bob Le Rose (reconstruction)
Letterer(s): Shuster Shop
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Jimmy Olsen; Sergeant Bob Branigan; Bill Talley
Synopsis: Sgt Branigan is accused of shooting an innocent bystander during an altercation with gangster Bill Talley- an altercation which leaves Branigan blind.
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #15 published March 1942
was The Cop Who Was Ruined [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
Disclose Notes: yellow S on yellow shield
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Saboteurs from Napkan

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel (signed)
Penciller(s): Leo Nowak
Inker(s): John Sikela
Colorist(s): Bob Le Rose (reconstruction)
Letterer(s): Shuster Shop
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Perry White; Hank Fox; Hokopoko; Utsum
Synopsis: Superman investigates naval sabotage instigated by the Ambassador from Napkan, Hokopoko. Also Napkan has infiltrated the South American country of Equaru where its Black Circle Society is trying to overthrow the government. Superman also saves the Panama Canal from destruction and Clark Kent is kidnapped to stop him reporting on sabotage.
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #15 published March 1942
was Saboteurs from Napkan [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 12
Disclose Notes: Red S on Shield
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Superman in Oxnalia

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel (signed)
Penciller(s): John Sikela
Inker(s): John Sikela
Colorist(s): Bob Le Rose (reconstruction)
Letterer(s): Shuster Shop
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Perry White; King Boris; Prince Micheal; Razkal; Lord Murgot
Synopsis: Oxnalia invades Numark. Superman flies to Europe to teach dictator Razkal a lesson.
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #15 published March 1942
was Superman in Oxnalia [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 13
Disclose Notes: red S on yellow shield half the time; yellow S on yellow shield the other half.
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The Evolution King

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel (signed)
Penciller(s): Leo Nowak
Inker(s): John Sikela
Colorist(s): Bob Le Rose (reconstruction)
Letterer(s): Shuster Shop
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Jimmy Olsen; Sergeant Casey; Phil Carter; Tim; Joe Glower; Evolution King; Tony Rico
Synopsis: When Lois Lane's beau disappears, Sgt Casey practically accuses Clark of murder. Then an old geezer shows up who claims to be the missing Phil Carter. Superman discovers the Evolution King has discovered how to make people older or younger.
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #15 published March 1942
was The Evolution King [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
Disclose Notes: Red S on yellow Shield
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Superman #16

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Fred Ray
Inker(s): Fred Ray
Colorist(s): Bob Le Rose (reconstruction)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Clark Kent [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #16 published May 1942
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: 1st Lois Lane appearance on a Superman cover.
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The World's Meanest Man

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel (signed)
Penciller(s): Leo Nowak (1-6); John Sikela (7-13)
Inker(s): John Sikela
Colorist(s): Bob Le Rose (reconstruction)
Letterer(s): Shuster Shop
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Perry White; Lois Lane; Sergeant Casey; Charlie Grayson
Synopsis: Gangster tries to disrupt a camp for underprivileged children.
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #16 published May 1942
was The World's Meanest Man [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
Disclose Notes: red S on yellow shield
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Terror from the Stars

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel (signed)
Penciller(s): John Sikela
Inker(s): John Sikela
Colorist(s): Bob Le Rose (reconstruction)
Letterer(s): Shuster Shop
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Perry White; Professor Derma; Mr. Warren; Stan Emerson; Tom Nelson; Abou Sabut
Synopsis: Clark exposes astrology.
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #16 published May 1942
was Terror from the Stars [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 12
Disclose Notes: Red S on yellow shield
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Case of the Runaway Skyscrapers

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel (signed)
Penciller(s): Joe Shuster (layouts); John Sikela
Inker(s): John Sikela
Colorist(s): Bob Le Rose (reconstruction)
Letterer(s): Shuster Shop
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Perry White; Mister Sinister
Synopsis: Mr Sinister makes buildings disappear into the 4th Dimension and demands a ransom to have them returned. When he steals the Daily Planet he gets Superman too.
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #16 published May 1942
was Case of the Runaway Skyscrapers! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 13
Disclose Notes: red S on yellow shield, mind altering special effects panels
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Racket on Delivery

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel (signed)
Penciller(s): John Sikela
Inker(s): John Sikela
Colorist(s): Bob Le Rose (reconstruction)
Letterer(s): Shuster Shop
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Mr. Golden; Slats Morgan; Vernon Hale
Synopsis: Superman breaks up a protection racket.
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #16 published May 1942
was Racket on Delivery! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 13
Disclose Notes: Red S on yellow shield. Superman falls out of a window and saves himself by grabbing the ledge.
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Biographies

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Mark Waid; Joe Desris; Richard Morrissey
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: informational
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Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Biographies on Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster, Leo Nowak, Fred Ray, and John Sikela.
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Back Cover

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Fred Ray
Inker(s): Fred Ray
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #13 published November 1941
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]back cover; 1/4 page
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #14 published January 1942
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]back cover; 1/4 page
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #15 published March 1942
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]back cover; 1/4 page
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #16 published May 1942
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]back cover; 1/4 page
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1

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