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A Song of Ice and Fire: The Graphic Novels #3
A Game of Thrones: The Graphic Novel, Vol. 3
When dealing with a masterpiece, only the best will do. That’s why writer Daniel Abraham and illustrator Tommy Patterson were chosen to adapt George R. R. Martin’s beloved fantasy classic A Game of Thrones as a graphic novel. And as anyone who has read the previous two collected volumes of the ongoing series can attest, the result has been a stunning tour de force faithful in every respect to its brilliant original.
In King’s Landing, Lord Eddard Stark of Winterfell—the Hand of King Robert Baratheon—is surrounded by enemies. Some are openly declared, such as Ser Jaime Lannister and his sister, Queen Cersei. Others are hidden in the shadows. Still others wear the smiling mask of friends. But all are deadly, as Eddard is about to discover.
Nor is the enmity between Eddard and the Lannister siblings the sole source of friction between these powerful noble families. For Tyrion Lannister, the Imp—whose stunted, twisted body houses the mind of a genius—has but lately won his freedom from Lady Catelyn Stark, Eddard’s wife, who had accused him of attempting to murder her youngest son, Brandon. Now he seeks out his father, his restless thoughts bent on revenge.
Far to the north, the bastard Jon Snow, newly sworn to the Night’s Watch, takes the first faltering steps toward a destiny stranger than he could ever dream—a destiny that will bring him face-to-face with unspeakable horrors from beyond the edge of the world.
While across the Narrow Sea, Daenerys Targaryen, wed to the great Dothraki warlord Khal Drogo, and pregnant with his child—a son prophesied to conquer the world—will see her own destiny take an unforeseen turn.
In King’s Landing, Lord Eddard Stark of Winterfell—the Hand of King Robert Baratheon—is surrounded by enemies. Some are openly declared, such as Ser Jaime Lannister and his sister, Queen Cersei. Others are hidden in the shadows. Still others wear the smiling mask of friends. But all are deadly, as Eddard is about to discover.
Nor is the enmity between Eddard and the Lannister siblings the sole source of friction between these powerful noble families. For Tyrion Lannister, the Imp—whose stunted, twisted body houses the mind of a genius—has but lately won his freedom from Lady Catelyn Stark, Eddard’s wife, who had accused him of attempting to murder her youngest son, Brandon. Now he seeks out his father, his restless thoughts bent on revenge.
Far to the north, the bastard Jon Snow, newly sworn to the Night’s Watch, takes the first faltering steps toward a destiny stranger than he could ever dream—a destiny that will bring him face-to-face with unspeakable horrors from beyond the edge of the world.
While across the Narrow Sea, Daenerys Targaryen, wed to the great Dothraki warlord Khal Drogo, and pregnant with his child—a son prophesied to conquer the world—will see her own destiny take an unforeseen turn.
224 pages, Hardcover
First published September 1, 2013
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About the author
Daniel Abraham
260 books3,029 followersDaniel James Abraham, pen names M.L.N. Hanover and James S.A. Corey, is an American novelist, comic book writer, screenwriter, and television producer. He is best known as the author of
The Long Price Quartet
and
The Dagger and the Coin
fantasy series, and with Ty Franck, as the co-author of
The Expanse
series of science fiction novels, written under the joint pseudonym James S.A. Corey.
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August 27, 2017
OH! SHIT JUST GOT REAL!
Everything that had been building up in the past two volumes broke wide open in this one, and now all that's left to do is watch the chips fall down.
Excellent story with great pacing! The art will (again) probably be a deterrent for a lot of people, but I'm used to it so...
I gobbled this up a few nights ago and I'm still excited about the story. It's almost making me want to start reading the books, but I'm just not sure if I'm mentally there yet. That's a huge commitment, George, and I'm just not sure if I'm willing to tie myself down like that. I really wish we could just compromise with more of these graphic novels but it looks like you're taking your sweet time putting the next one out. *sighs*
Ok, so several characters get the old heave-ho in this one, and if I remember correctly a couple more will be gone by the end of the next volume.
*nervously rubs cover of next volume*
*puts on big girl panties*
Alright. Bring it on, Martin!
Everything that had been building up in the past two volumes broke wide open in this one, and now all that's left to do is watch the chips fall down.
Excellent story with great pacing! The art will (again) probably be a deterrent for a lot of people, but I'm used to it so...
I gobbled this up a few nights ago and I'm still excited about the story. It's almost making me want to start reading the books, but I'm just not sure if I'm mentally there yet. That's a huge commitment, George, and I'm just not sure if I'm willing to tie myself down like that. I really wish we could just compromise with more of these graphic novels but it looks like you're taking your sweet time putting the next one out. *sighs*
Ok, so several characters get the old heave-ho in this one, and if I remember correctly a couple more will be gone by the end of the next volume.
*nervously rubs cover of next volume*
*puts on big girl panties*
Alright. Bring it on, Martin!
May 21, 2022
I read the comic books #13-24 (this volume and A Game of Thrones: The Graphic Novel, Volume Four) from the death of a King, to the start of the War Of Five Kings and a huge turning point in Daenerys life that will shake the world once it is known. This is one of the finest periods of this great saga and quite a feat for a graphic novel to capture as well as it did, but I do feel my 7 out of 12 was more influenced by the (original) story itself as opposed to the medium used in this book.
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2015 read
June 24, 2018
I am impressed by the storytelling in this edition. Having read the book, I appreciate how difficult it is to compress all that information and tell a story, while trying to keep a pace first time readers into the universe can understand.
I admit that there are parts that are missing, but the gist of the story remains. Although I'm not a huge fan of some of the artwork, I love seeing some of the more true-to-book artistic adaptations that failed to translate onto the tv screen.
I admit that there are parts that are missing, but the gist of the story remains. Although I'm not a huge fan of some of the artwork, I love seeing some of the more true-to-book artistic adaptations that failed to translate onto the tv screen.
December 31, 2016
Este tomo de la novela gráfica de Juego de Tronos es, básicamente, la caída de Ned Stark, así que ya se imaginarán la cantidad de feels que me produjo recordar todas las situaciones que lo llevaron a... bueno, ustedes saben.
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September 23, 2016
Happy Birthday to {Regina} George Richard Raymond Martin. You may be satan but you know how to write books that change my life. I'll give you that much credit.
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First page we get this art of The Tower of Joy Flashback:
1. This art is pretty darn epic
2. The Kingsguard are as follows: The guy with the feather armor and Bat-helmet (Sir Oswell Whent) The white bull guy (Lord Commander Sir Gerold Hightower ) and Sir Arthur Dayne, The Sword of Morning and possibly the best swordsman alive (or once alive, I should say)
3. Since Oswell Whent's symbol is a bat and he was known for his 'dark humor' I'm going to call him Batman (and I mean his symbol just happens to be a bat. Don't tell me that not perfect)
4. Gerold Dayne has this really cool bull helmet and white armor ( a la mode Kingsguard ) but there isn't really an explanation other than he has white armor, cape and a white bulls head helmet (that is pretty much as cool if not cooler than The Hound's helmet
- I found this forum: arguing about that fact.
He is wearing a white cloak and white armor. Is this that "white" means?
But other six KG also are like that. Why only him " white bull"?
Can this mean his hair color?
Alerie his grand niece does have silver hair. Maybe he has that too.
And "bull" means he is tall and strong?
He is from house Hightower I feel it is better to call him "white tower" if he is tall and strong.
Do we have some texts explaining this?
But I think it has to do with the fact that he is strong and wears white and has a bull- helmet. But please someone tell me he is a Taurus. He better be a Taurus (Because I'm a Taurus). My point is is helmet reminds me of The Minotaur.
- That long rant proves that The Tower of Joy is really: Batman, The Minotaur and Arthur Dayne V.S Ned Stark ( Don't even try arguing with me
EVERYONE IS THIS BOOK IS SO UGLY THO (even Robb, Jon, and Viserys ) Khal Drogo and Arthur Dayne's are the exception. I mean I can't tell Sansa and Cat apart.
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First page we get this art of The Tower of Joy Flashback:
1. This art is pretty darn epic
2. The Kingsguard are as follows: The guy with the feather armor and Bat-helmet (Sir Oswell Whent) The white bull guy (Lord Commander Sir Gerold Hightower ) and Sir Arthur Dayne, The Sword of Morning and possibly the best swordsman alive (or once alive, I should say)
3. Since Oswell Whent's symbol is a bat and he was known for his 'dark humor' I'm going to call him Batman (and I mean his symbol just happens to be a bat. Don't tell me that not perfect)
4. Gerold Dayne has this really cool bull helmet and white armor ( a la mode Kingsguard ) but there isn't really an explanation other than he has white armor, cape and a white bulls head helmet (that is pretty much as cool if not cooler than The Hound's helmet
- I found this forum: arguing about that fact.
He is wearing a white cloak and white armor. Is this that "white" means?
But other six KG also are like that. Why only him " white bull"?
Can this mean his hair color?
Alerie his grand niece does have silver hair. Maybe he has that too.
And "bull" means he is tall and strong?
He is from house Hightower I feel it is better to call him "white tower" if he is tall and strong.
Do we have some texts explaining this?
But I think it has to do with the fact that he is strong and wears white and has a bull- helmet. But please someone tell me he is a Taurus. He better be a Taurus (Because I'm a Taurus). My point is is helmet reminds me of The Minotaur.
- That long rant proves that The Tower of Joy is really: Batman, The Minotaur and Arthur Dayne V.S Ned Stark ( Don't even try arguing with me
EVERYONE IS THIS BOOK IS SO UGLY THO (even Robb, Jon, and Viserys ) Khal Drogo and Arthur Dayne's are the exception. I mean I can't tell Sansa and Cat apart.
May 23, 2017
This is probably the most interesting quarter of game of thrones with lot of revelations, turns & twists. These events set the pace for the awesome climax of 1st novel and the graphic novel team did their best to adapt it in this medium. So story wise 5 stars.
Tommy's artwork is consistent throughout the series but I still feel that his best work was in volume 1, same is the case with bonus stuff. I believe they only took it seriously in volume 1, since then it's more forced and less entertaining with every next volume. This time it was all about characters artwork.
I love all the flashbacks portrayal even though each one of them had only 2 or 3 panels but they were very interesting. You read them in the books but they were not in TV series until season 5/6. I think because of these things the TV series fan will enjoy these graphic novels, specially those who haven't read the novels. They can always expect to catch something new and interesting. 4.5 Stars
Tommy's artwork is consistent throughout the series but I still feel that his best work was in volume 1, same is the case with bonus stuff. I believe they only took it seriously in volume 1, since then it's more forced and less entertaining with every next volume. This time it was all about characters artwork.
I love all the flashbacks portrayal even though each one of them had only 2 or 3 panels but they were very interesting. You read them in the books but they were not in TV series until season 5/6. I think because of these things the TV series fan will enjoy these graphic novels, specially those who haven't read the novels. They can always expect to catch something new and interesting. 4.5 Stars
July 13, 2017
5 stars
Enjoyed this third graphic novel adaptation of A Game of Thrones. The characters still look good and stuff.
Can't wait to read A Game of Thrones: The Graphic Novel, Vol. 4!!!
Who's excited for Game of Thrones season 7?
Enjoyed this third graphic novel adaptation of A Game of Thrones. The characters still look good and stuff.
Can't wait to read A Game of Thrones: The Graphic Novel, Vol. 4!!!
Who's excited for Game of Thrones season 7?
August 25, 2016
Good stuff if you're a fan of "a song of ice and fire". The writing is great because it has the essence of the writing from the book in vocabulary and style. The art is pretty good it is consistent and clear but I almost wish it had more of a darker style to match the story (after all it is filed under adult). I like to read these in place of re-reading the novels, plus the art is a fun way to see characters you have forgotten about or aren't really featured on the show. Vol 3 is still book 1 which if you're a fan is cool but a casual reader you might be turned off from.
March 14, 2014
My only guess is that a lot of people felt the same way I did about the first one so they changed some stuff up. The dialogue in this one stuck much closer to the original book, which was nice. They also did a better job identifying the key scenes of the book to pick out and move the story along.
Lastly, the women don't all look like half naked whores, which is a huge improvement in the art. However, everyone still seems to have only one expression: angry eyebrow. The women all have porn star mouths which seem to be constantly open, too. So, while not as offensive, still not fantastic. I can't believe they couldn't get a better team for these.
Lastly, the women don't all look like half naked whores, which is a huge improvement in the art. However, everyone still seems to have only one expression: angry eyebrow. The women all have porn star mouths which seem to be constantly open, too. So, while not as offensive, still not fantastic. I can't believe they couldn't get a better team for these.
June 21, 2014
I've already covered my dislike of the way Tommy Patterson draws these characters in my reviews of Vols. 1 & 2, so I won't repeat myself here, but regardless, this continues to be an excellent adaptation of the first novel in Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire. There is one more volume to follow, which of course I will also be reading.
October 18, 2015
This is another great medium to experience A Song of Ice and Fire, other than the books and the TV show, Game of thrones. This volume comprises of the events that occur in roughly the second to last quarter of the first book, A Game of Thrones.
Some of the artwork is fantastic. The iron throne is a much more dramatic representation than the one depicted in the TV show and so much closer to the one in the books. Moat Calin is drawn excellently along with parts of the Eyrie. However, the characters are not as good. There seems to be several characters that look just like Ned. There is Eddard himself, a random Lannister guard, a nights watchmen and a dead weight, Jaffer Flowers. This would be very confusing if you had not read the books, you’d think Ned was all over the place. And all the women seem to have the same face, some fatter than others and with different hair styles.
That being said the Hound looks great, the concept art on the front of each issue is just awesome in particular those of the King’s guard. This is a must have companion to the series though I would not recommend it if you have not read the books or at the very least watched the first season of the television show. I look forward to the fourth volume coming out; this is just enough, each year, to remind me of the excellence of the books and keep me excited for Winds of Winter!
Some of the artwork is fantastic. The iron throne is a much more dramatic representation than the one depicted in the TV show and so much closer to the one in the books. Moat Calin is drawn excellently along with parts of the Eyrie. However, the characters are not as good. There seems to be several characters that look just like Ned. There is Eddard himself, a random Lannister guard, a nights watchmen and a dead weight, Jaffer Flowers. This would be very confusing if you had not read the books, you’d think Ned was all over the place. And all the women seem to have the same face, some fatter than others and with different hair styles.
That being said the Hound looks great, the concept art on the front of each issue is just awesome in particular those of the King’s guard. This is a must have companion to the series though I would not recommend it if you have not read the books or at the very least watched the first season of the television show. I look forward to the fourth volume coming out; this is just enough, each year, to remind me of the excellence of the books and keep me excited for Winds of Winter!
September 13, 2016
Better than volume 2, by a lot.
I guess it's better because Ned finally figured out why Jon Arryn died Ned just can't handle the game of thrones.
On a side note, Sansa still believes that Joffery is in love with her. I don't know if it's "love" that blinds her, but Sansa has seen Joffery up front. Why the hell would you want to marry that?
I guess it's better because Ned finally figured out why Jon Arryn died Ned just can't handle the game of thrones.
On a side note, Sansa still believes that Joffery is in love with her. I don't know if it's "love" that blinds her, but Sansa has seen Joffery up front. Why the hell would you want to marry that?
February 12, 2017
3.5 stars.
March 4, 2019
Cannot get any better than this graphic novel in my opinion, brilliant start to finish,
October 17, 2019
Very good !
July 3, 2019
These are great adaptations. True to the books and the art is consistent. At this point I've decided to continue the graphic novels to the end. Reading the books first though when/if they ever come out. Graphic version is great, but much like the television show, it's not the books. 4 stars.
September 10, 2019
اعتقد ده الريفيو العربي الأول للعمل.
لا أخفيكم سرا أنا أدمنت هذه السلسلة.
و للطرافة فأنا احببتها من الكتب لا المسلسل.
و الان دهنا نتحدث عن هذا العمل.
العمل مستقل بذلته عن السلسلة بمعني إن العملات يسيران علي نفس الخط الدرامي إلا اختلافات طفيفة.
أعجبتني دقة الرسومات و ال تلوين بإعتباري امتلك يوتيوب متواضعة في الرسم.
السيناريو ممتاز و محكم و الاختلافات عن النص الأصلي تخدم العمل هما لا العكس.
صحيح إن الاحداث مبتورة بإعتبار وجود اعداد سابقة و أخري مكملة.
إلا إن ذلك لم ينقص من متعة التجربة
للمزيد من المراجعات الاحترافية علي أسس روائية سليمة محايدة في قناتي كوكب الكتب علي يوتيوب.
https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC1WenX...
لا أخفيكم سرا أنا أدمنت هذه السلسلة.
و للطرافة فأنا احببتها من الكتب لا المسلسل.
و الان دهنا نتحدث عن هذا العمل.
العمل مستقل بذلته عن السلسلة بمعني إن العملات يسيران علي نفس الخط الدرامي إلا اختلافات طفيفة.
أعجبتني دقة الرسومات و ال تلوين بإعتباري امتلك يوتيوب متواضعة في الرسم.
السيناريو ممتاز و محكم و الاختلافات عن النص الأصلي تخدم العمل هما لا العكس.
صحيح إن الاحداث مبتورة بإعتبار وجود اعداد سابقة و أخري مكملة.
إلا إن ذلك لم ينقص من متعة التجربة
للمزيد من المراجعات الاحترافية علي أسس روائية سليمة محايدة في قناتي كوكب الكتب علي يوتيوب.
https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC1WenX...
November 11, 2019
I have already read the previous two and I certainly say that it gets better and better. I have become accustomed to the style of illustrations and the dialogues keep being refined and into the point. No wonder why this graphic novel is continuing to publish more issues. I have one more to read before finishing the first four volumes which by the way I would recommend anyone to buy as a bundle because they will save money.
I needn’t tell anything about the story because almost everyone knows how it goes. I will repeat again that these books deviate from the series and stay close to the original plot .
I needn’t tell anything about the story because almost everyone knows how it goes. I will repeat again that these books deviate from the series and stay close to the original plot .
April 30, 2015
Didn't truly feel like this added much to the actual GoT universe, but I would have to see if non-book readers enjoyed it more than I. Still dislike the drawing style, which looks a bit similar to that in the early Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys adaptations, before they became more manga-influenced and, in my opinion, much more impactful and emotive. Turns out there is only one volume left. I wonder if they'll adapt the rest of ASoIaF...
June 15, 2016
Beautiful! Amazing!
Gorgeous illustrations with great details and great script!
It was so much fun to read!!!
I also loved the "making-of" part at the end.
Awesome graphic novel, well done to everyone involved!!!
Gorgeous illustrations with great details and great script!
It was so much fun to read!!!
I also loved the "making-of" part at the end.
Awesome graphic novel, well done to everyone involved!!!
July 28, 2023
Yup took me a long time to finish but that was mostly as I put it aside to read and finish other books. But I picked it again and then it wasn't long before I read it in one or two sessions. The story is crazy awesome already and to have the graphics go along is awesome. Reading this one I had a massive urge to either read the books again or watch the TV show again. But nope instead I picked up the next issue after all I gotta keep on reading.
I have always loved comics, and I hope always to love them. Even though I grew up reading local Indian comics like Raj Comics, Diamond Comics, or even Manoj Comics, now's the time to catch up on international and classic comics and Graphic novels. I am on my quest to read as many comics as I can. I love comics to bits, may the comics never leave my side. I loved reading this and love reading more, you should also read what you love and then just Keep on Reading.
I have always loved comics, and I hope always to love them. Even though I grew up reading local Indian comics like Raj Comics, Diamond Comics, or even Manoj Comics, now's the time to catch up on international and classic comics and Graphic novels. I am on my quest to read as many comics as I can. I love comics to bits, may the comics never leave my side. I loved reading this and love reading more, you should also read what you love and then just Keep on Reading.
October 5, 2017
The series continues.
While this remains a decent adaptation as far as story, dialogue, and pacing go my problems remain the same. The artwork has not improved over the series of issues, and that makes it a bit difficult to enjoy since the visual is so vital to comics in general. The settings are done well, some of the larger location shots are a pleasure, but the animals and characters are lackluster to the point of alternating disgust and unintentional comedy. Ghost, in particular, is pretty ridiculous.
Comics would be a great alternative adaptation to the television show, as they can keep in many of the plot points that the show needed to sacrifice due to the medium. However, even with the addition of certain characters and events that the show needed to cut out... the art just doesn't make reading these much of a pleasure.
While this remains a decent adaptation as far as story, dialogue, and pacing go my problems remain the same. The artwork has not improved over the series of issues, and that makes it a bit difficult to enjoy since the visual is so vital to comics in general. The settings are done well, some of the larger location shots are a pleasure, but the animals and characters are lackluster to the point of alternating disgust and unintentional comedy. Ghost, in particular, is pretty ridiculous.
Comics would be a great alternative adaptation to the television show, as they can keep in many of the plot points that the show needed to sacrifice due to the medium. However, even with the addition of certain characters and events that the show needed to cut out... the art just doesn't make reading these much of a pleasure.
October 9, 2024
Almost forgot how vehemently I hate the Lannisters.
February 15, 2025
The more I read these, the more I compare them with the show, mainly because it’s the only point of comparison I have, especially visually. That being said, I’m enjoying seeing the scenes I know in a different version? Visually at least.
September 17, 2019
I am a huge GRRM fan so this book was right up my alley. ThecClassic story with amazing illustrations.
October 29, 2018
You know what was super unnecessary? Seeing Hodor's insanely and inexplicably long penis.
September 28, 2014
In some respects, a Game of Thrones graphic novel is a strange thing - I'm not surprised that one has been published - but it seems an awkward challenge to create a piece that adds to the story without just piggybacking on the already successful show and books.
Anyways - since this was the only volume available at the library and I'm already pretty family with both books and television, I could get away with diving into volume 3...
So the first obvious benefits of the comic medium is the chance to image Martin's world without the constraint of sets, actors, budgets etc - and this is probably the biggest draw of the graphic novel. I was great to see some of the characters re-imagined more closely to the visual descriptions from the books. Some of the relationships and dynamics seemed different to the show, such as Tyrion and Bronn being a little more standoff-ish, Tyrion appearing less humble than on the show, these differences served to keep the comic interesting.
It was also great to see some aspects of the books, that had been omitted from the show, displayed in the graphic novel - Ned's dreams for example - the comic medium certainly enhanced some aspects of the story that were harder to follow in the books.
There were some drawbacks I thought, Martin's dialogue slots brilliantly into any format, however I felt the narration was a bit stunted, shortened as it was for comic form, just occasionally I also felt the artwork fell flat, one panel in particular was filled entirely with Drogo's grimace making him look like a children's cartoon character. Overall however the art was great.
In summary certainly enough to encourage me to hunt down the rest of the series, it is hard to imagine anyone other than strong fans picking these up, although they do provide an easier read than the books, so recommended for fans of the show who want to extend their reading but aren't game enough for the tomes.
Anyways - since this was the only volume available at the library and I'm already pretty family with both books and television, I could get away with diving into volume 3...
So the first obvious benefits of the comic medium is the chance to image Martin's world without the constraint of sets, actors, budgets etc - and this is probably the biggest draw of the graphic novel. I was great to see some of the characters re-imagined more closely to the visual descriptions from the books. Some of the relationships and dynamics seemed different to the show, such as Tyrion and Bronn being a little more standoff-ish, Tyrion appearing less humble than on the show, these differences served to keep the comic interesting.
It was also great to see some aspects of the books, that had been omitted from the show, displayed in the graphic novel - Ned's dreams for example - the comic medium certainly enhanced some aspects of the story that were harder to follow in the books.
There were some drawbacks I thought, Martin's dialogue slots brilliantly into any format, however I felt the narration was a bit stunted, shortened as it was for comic form, just occasionally I also felt the artwork fell flat, one panel in particular was filled entirely with Drogo's grimace making him look like a children's cartoon character. Overall however the art was great.
In summary certainly enough to encourage me to hunt down the rest of the series, it is hard to imagine anyone other than strong fans picking these up, although they do provide an easier read than the books, so recommended for fans of the show who want to extend their reading but aren't game enough for the tomes.
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