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Comics

	What's with Balthazar? The shame of pink. by jlnmellon_112
	Darkest Corner: Dig-dig-digging! Depressed pets in slow motion at work... Idea by mzkimmi by dark_elfa
	MUTATED! Why the no smiling thing? by blue_lion_from_space
	Tailspin Something has happened. by cannonsmbt
	Digging Into Randomness Your turn. Drawn by princton_fan by pokemon_lunatic
	And the Meepits Outgrabe "Demolish Room" by kittylin
	Meow? You know you should feed your petpet when... by edddibgaz
	I wish I may, I wish I might... Oh... by squire_genevieve
	Paint Brush Panic! Xweeon refuses to be anything but yellow. by green_roc
	Hot Stocks! Have you considered investing? Also by xpropugnator by gliderames
	Things I'll Never Understand Neopetz style! by lightning505
	NeoNurse There's a reason she's never been much of a fan of the plots.... by gryffinrose
	Tears, Pains, and Woes... ZAAPP!! They never see it comin'. Also by cute_and_pie by raynbow_light
	Operation Zafara "Boochified" by x_marks_the_spot
	Hissi Fit Think about it. by jv_4057
	Chingo! The Games Room Cybunny loses the pieces... by fuzzy_muu
	Fully Equipped #2 Well, that's just common sense! by dudeperson41
	No Hug?? You look so adorable! by artemis082192
	Random Tails Not ALL pets deserves a Royal Paint Brush... by beez337
	Everyone's Curiosity Another name for a wuzzer. by mrsedward_
	One Eyed Wonder "Look at that petpet with one eye!" Also by moonlightning914 by amit_oryan
	Yay! I'm Getting Painted!! One Aisha that REALLY wanted to be faerie... by stephanieabc119
	Please Sir, May I Have S'More? Hurray for puns! Idea by firegirldesigns by xxdemexx
	If Only... The only problem with the sentient gravestones... by pencil_cases
	Ever Wanted To Feed Kads? Here's A Free Tip mew by x__orlando4eva__x
	Behind the Scenes How do those dubloons make it to your inventory? by _____eden_____
	Tale of Woe Bloopers Sophie: Alright... drink up, little buddy! Art By bluepen by kidagakash_nedakh
	DUH!Incorporated - Anger Management RAWR!! by shadow_zapdos
	Sibling Rivalry Meep! Meep! by evilpuppyangel
	Dream On #2 What do snowbunnies dream about? Art by tristess by autoc007
	Slorgarific We can go trick or treating now. Also by monkeybytes by jellybeanott
	Randomness III The best place to live... by wizardmoncita
	Piles of Sand! You know... by livinpink

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I am here today to tell you all about the Neopian Olympic Poking Events, how to poke and how to become a champion, so that you may participate in the NOPEs in Y12, which are going to take place in Shenkuu. It will take great skill, determination, and you will have to miss several meals, but hopefully, when you finish reading this article, you will be a poking champion...

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