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- ↑ Stewart the Rat (2003) - OGN at the Comic Book DB (archived from the original ). Retrieved 2010 August 23.
- ↑ The Rat is Back! Gerber/Colan graphic novel to be reprinted. Retrieved 2010 August 23.
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