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The Issue of the Decade

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By Dan Goodswen published 14 December 2009

Ten epic covers, one issue to bind them all

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The Lord of the Rings Trilogy

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The Dark Knight

The Dark Knight

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Casino Royale

Casino Royale

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Star Trek

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Sin City

Sin City

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