Re: [DL] WesternGothicGraphic novel1st 20pg FREE@blackdaze.com

[BarryB301@netscape.net]

Allan,
Nah, We have several readers that are die hard Deadlands fans and I thought they might be interested in this interview I did for Comic Wire that they might have missed.

Barry



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