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Issue: 282 | 9th day of Running, Y9

Comics

	Spooky Spooks in Space #3 by ghostkomorichu
	Randomness The problem with step out shoes... by anime_freak999
	The Worst That Could Happen Lab Ray Mishaps by mango_lovebird
	Just Another Usul Day When we first met Xituious, we were all a little worried... We still are. by chiluvr2469
	Island's Tales Sometimes, being painted isn't that cool, you know? by juliaduarte
	Lauren & Co. You just had to tell her... by poogle_gurl_123
	Fer Sure I have eaten 37 Wockys. Idea by destraenigma by redlotusninja
	Our Crazy Life Arabiias wants a petpet. Idea by sparklingxangel__ by katrina769
	Modern Marvels Apparently we needed a guest concept person to make another giant squid comic... Concept by kspellcaster by flarethdragon
	5 NP a Day It's a comic... about hot dogs! And Hubert. But mostly hot dogs. by lindseywest
	Mutant Eye Tests The more the merrier, but not in the case of eyeballs. by xoxo_card
	Idle Chatter In the days when Ellevire was still yellow... by party_hobbit
	The Generosity of King Altador Ooh, I wonder what it will be... by raezyr
	At Least There's a Limit I wonder what game I should play. by cutykitty225
	Snowager Tips Spazz's Snowager tips are guaranteed; we will send you a medic and a new tail if you are not satisfied. by soaringeagle25
	Dandilion Tails: Help Me! HELP MEEEE!.... Too late. Help! Help! Dr. Sloth is after me! Also by walkaroundstar by dandilion_crucifix
	Ghostly Irony Funny meeting you here... by ghost_blue_girl
	Sibling Rivalry Extreme Herder by evilpuppyangel
	Anna Banana What do you do with a potion when you like your neopets the way they are? by leckard
	Kougra's Life And you thought Kougras were dainty eaters... by littletiger_14
	Velocity's Comic White Paint Brush: around 300,000 NP. Kau Kau Farm Milk: 200 NP. by firstmatewiggles
	Hide and Go Sneeze Gotta love Kads, or they'll GET ya! by aiyakhiori
	Just Sit A weird sense of humor... by katopia12
	Only in Neopia... Oops! Too late... somebody seems to have taken that item while you were pondering. Story by foamysfinalresort by aokajin
	No Comment: Crossover - Some Hero One fine day in the Geraptiku Tomb... Art by squire_genevieve by tirilia
	Me & My Mootix - Is This Tour Safe? In honor of Gadgadsbogen, we take a tour of Mystery Island. Is the Island Mystic usually right? by peri0neo
	Petpet Trouble Give me a big hug. =3 by takina_rainbow
	The Truth About the Altadorian Archives The secret lies within... by rose_cel
	Colorblind One of the many uses for the Scary Dark Potion... by penguizon
	This Comic Has No Title Why? I don't know. But you should totally click the text above. by me_like_juice
	The Neopian Life All I got for 6 hours and 100 NP was this?! by niumaten
	Kind Intentions... A closer look at the lifespan of a flightning bug. by ms_noname
	Just Funny sigh More snot... by julia_200611
	Commendably Done! Pea Chia kites; one word - tiny. by snuggles_n_huggles

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"Torn Loyalties and Broken Promises" by jjquil
Down in the arena, Tormund lunged forward, silver blade flashing in the sun. His strike bounced harmlessly off of Jeran's steel chest plate, parried by the older Lupe's swift down stroke. They circled each other warily; sweat trickling down beneath their hot metal armor...

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Torn Loyalties and Broken Promises
It was today, the final day, that had excited murmurs racing throughout the packed crowd. Tensions ran high, for today was the biggest event of all - the hero's exhibition match...

by jjquil

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Pep and the Great Turmaculus
"Ha-ha, you silly petpet, Pep!" she said, smiling. Her Christmas Noil was running around the middle of the living room floor chasing his jingly bell on his hat...

by 13wocky_lover13

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The Forgotten Art of Potato Counting
There is an art and a unique charm to this unassuming game, and here I will attempt to let you in on some of its secrets.

by bryonyrae

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Tasty Treats that Won't Burn a Hole in Your Pocket
One may ask oneself what it takes to have a stomach full of tasty treats and a bank account full of hard-earned neopoints...

by stars_and_stripes180

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Spells, Secrets, and Snowberry Tea: Part Five
"You fell off the mountain, didn't you?" the Pteri gasped. "Man, you're one lucky Cybunny..."

by kemppotatoe

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Vanity: Part Two
He offered his arm and she placed hers lightly on top. She knew from living with Sarah that this was the customary way beauty contestants of opposite genders in the area traveled in public. She also knew from having a brain that it was going to be hard to keep her arm up...

by literalluau

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