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/* Supplied Ares brand artwork, shown uncropped. */
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/* First comic feature; Sandy Cape is the upcoming chapter. */
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.beard-crop{background-image:url('the-beard-incident-comic.png');background-size:205% auto;background-position:100% 7%}

/* Story links keep the card layout and work without JavaScript. */
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/* Schnauzer merchandise and custom enquiries. */
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