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Wonder Woman Historia: The Amazons #2
Wonder Woman Historia: Las Amazonas 2
La segunda entrega de la asombrosa y ambiciosa historia de las Amazonas encuentra a su futura reina, Hipólita, atravesando el mundo de los hombres, desesperada por reunirse con las increíbles mujeres que le salvaron la vida... pero, por desgracia para ella, son difíciles de encontrar. Tal vez sea voluntad de las diosas que vuelvan a cruzar sus caminos... pero antes de ese momento, Hipólita reunirá a su propia tribu y descubrirá que los corazones de todas las mujeres no arden necesariamente con una llama tan justa como la suya.
72 pages, Hardcover
Published August 23, 2022
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About the author
Kelly Sue DeConnick
367 books2,233 followersKelly Sue DeConnick’s work spans stage, comics, film and television. Ms. DeConnick first came to prominence as a comics writer, where she is best known for reinventing the Carol Danvers as “Captain Marvel” at Marvel and for the Black Label standard-setting Wonder Woman Historia: The Amazons at DC. Her independent comics Bitch Planet and Pretty Deadly (both from Image Comics) have ranked as New York Times best-sellers and been honored with Eisner Awards, British Fantasy Awards and Hugo nominations.
Ms. DeConnick’s screen work includes stints on Captain Marvel, a film that earned $1B for Disney worldwide, and 2023’s forthcoming The Marvels with Marvel Studios; in addition to having consulted on features for Skydance and ARRAY, and developed television for NBCUniversal, Legendary Entertainment and HBOMax. Her most recent stage work is the mythic spectacle AWAKENING, which opened at the Wynn Resort Las Vegas in November 2022.
Mission-driven, Ms. DeConnick is also a founding partner at Good Trouble Productions, where she has helped to produce non-fiction and educational comics including the “Hidden Voices” and “Recognized” series for NY Public Schools and Congressman John Lewis’ Run, in partnership with Abrams Comics.
In 2015, Ms. DeConnick founded the #VisibleWomen Project, whose mission is to help women and other marginalized genders find paid work in comics and its related industries. The project continues to this day and recently expanded in partnership with Dani Hedlund of Brink Literacy.
Ms. DeConnick lives in Portland, OR with her husband, writer Matt Fraction, and their two children.
Ms. DeConnick’s screen work includes stints on Captain Marvel, a film that earned $1B for Disney worldwide, and 2023’s forthcoming The Marvels with Marvel Studios; in addition to having consulted on features for Skydance and ARRAY, and developed television for NBCUniversal, Legendary Entertainment and HBOMax. Her most recent stage work is the mythic spectacle AWAKENING, which opened at the Wynn Resort Las Vegas in November 2022.
Mission-driven, Ms. DeConnick is also a founding partner at Good Trouble Productions, where she has helped to produce non-fiction and educational comics including the “Hidden Voices” and “Recognized” series for NY Public Schools and Congressman John Lewis’ Run, in partnership with Abrams Comics.
In 2015, Ms. DeConnick founded the #VisibleWomen Project, whose mission is to help women and other marginalized genders find paid work in comics and its related industries. The project continues to this day and recently expanded in partnership with Dani Hedlund of Brink Literacy.
Ms. DeConnick lives in Portland, OR with her husband, writer Matt Fraction, and their two children.
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June 26, 2022
This continues the history of the Amazons as begun *here*.
Hippolyta manages to find the Amazons after an encounter and subsequent bargain with Artemis. She is also the one getting mortal women to join the Amazons and be accepted by them. But with their evergrowing numbers and human nature being what it is, trouble follows not far behind and what Hera foresaw in the previous book comes to pass (or the opening act at least).
I loved how this one not only addressed women's plight but also the problem of heritage and how being of this or that gender doesn't necessarily mean you're a good or bad person.
The art, once again, was rather wonderful - though I was surprised to see that it wasn't always as staggeringly wonderful as in the first book:
Especially the depiction of Hera was better in book 1 in my opinion. But that is a matter of personal taste and the art was still gorgeous and the vibrant colours a delight to look at. So yeah, as soon as I can find physical copies (which appears to be almost impossible), I'll add these to my shelf.
Hippolyta manages to find the Amazons after an encounter and subsequent bargain with Artemis. She is also the one getting mortal women to join the Amazons and be accepted by them. But with their evergrowing numbers and human nature being what it is, trouble follows not far behind and what Hera foresaw in the previous book comes to pass (or the opening act at least).
I loved how this one not only addressed women's plight but also the problem of heritage and how being of this or that gender doesn't necessarily mean you're a good or bad person.
The art, once again, was rather wonderful - though I was surprised to see that it wasn't always as staggeringly wonderful as in the first book:
Especially the depiction of Hera was better in book 1 in my opinion. But that is a matter of personal taste and the art was still gorgeous and the vibrant colours a delight to look at. So yeah, as soon as I can find physical copies (which appears to be almost impossible), I'll add these to my shelf.
June 26, 2022
Tells the story of the first Amazons, the 6 goddess tribes, and the 7th, of mortal women. Really quite gorgeous. The queen of the Amazons takes the stage.
But here comes the response…
So good. Art, story, all of it.
But here comes the response…
So good. Art, story, all of it.
May 13, 2023
This series is really something special. We have a different artist on this issue, Gene Ha, but the art remains amazing as well as the story telling. Here, we learn how the Amazons lead by Hippolyta, came to be. Got a little misty eyed seeing how that played out. However, one of the new, young Amazons strayed from the path and Zeus has now taken notice of what the goddesses have created. Dark times are ahead. Issue 3 can’t come fast enough.
April 12, 2022
I was worried this wouldn’t live up to issue #1, but this was a great followup. Not as great as that stunning first issue, but it would have been hard to top it. It’s tragic the next issue isn’t coming out until Fall.
Gene Ha does a great job on the art, and the story continues to be absolutely fantastic. Hopefully Black Label will give DeConnick all the issues she needs to tell this story. Apparently she wants 9 issues.
Gene Ha does a great job on the art, and the story continues to be absolutely fantastic. Hopefully Black Label will give DeConnick all the issues she needs to tell this story. Apparently she wants 9 issues.
April 9, 2022
Man. Issue one had some of the best art of the year and issue two is basically one extended night scene with hardly any color to it. Pretty disappointed.
April 18, 2022
The mythology in this is so cool. I love the setting and the story.
I know I said I was unsure about the designs of the goddesses, but having them changed after just one issue was jarring.
I like the idea of women fighting back, but I'm not totally on board with how they do it. As an origin it works really well though, and I'm looking forward to see how it will develop.
I know I said I was unsure about the designs of the goddesses, but having them changed after just one issue was jarring.
I like the idea of women fighting back, but I'm not totally on board with how they do it. As an origin it works really well though, and I'm looking forward to see how it will develop.
April 18, 2022
Not as good as the first, especially the art, but still great. Someone else said DeConnick wants nine issues. I hope she and we get them.
May 17, 2022
Historia continues to be incredible, the focus is more on Hippolyta as she seeks out the Amazons and her story arc in this volume is so captivating, as good as anything featuring her daughter. From a narrative standpoint I preferred this to issue #1, the script is much tighter and while nothing will beat what Jimenez did in the previous issue, Gene Ha is absolutely perfect here as well. With Nicola Scott finishing up with issue #3 this fall, Historia will undoubtedly be DC’s best looking book ever.
October 14, 2022
Une autre superbe entrée dans cette série: superbement illustré et superbement écrit, c'est vraiment incroyable.
On est un peu plus dans la narration d'une histoire concrète ici, plus que dans la construction d'univers et des personnages du premier volume, avec de la mise en place des personnes, des dynamiques entre-eux, d'actions posées (et des conséquences). La critique du patriarcat ne s'estompe pas du tout, toujours aussi affirmée et montrant sa cruauté et son autoritarisme dans tous les recoins.
Les notes à la fin du volume m'ont fait relire certains passages qui contenaient des images et des illustrations que je n'avais pas remarqués au départ (j'en avais vu certaines, mais les illusions et les formes forcent à s'attarder encore plus au décor peint, il y a toujours de nouvelles découvertes à faire!!!). Je suis content· aussi que pour le personnage d'Hyppolite, la présence/absence d'un cheval est symbolique presque tout au long du récit.
La page finale qui montre la superposition verticale des hommes et des Dieux, sous une forme hiérarchique, par opposition à une horizontalité toujours continue entre les femmes (par exemple, dans la présentation des Déesses au début ou encore dans tous les rapports sociaux qu'elles entretiennent avec les Amazones) est une franchement incroyable illustration qui montre le pouvoir de l'image dans cette critique sociale
On est un peu plus dans la narration d'une histoire concrète ici, plus que dans la construction d'univers et des personnages du premier volume, avec de la mise en place des personnes, des dynamiques entre-eux, d'actions posées (et des conséquences). La critique du patriarcat ne s'estompe pas du tout, toujours aussi affirmée et montrant sa cruauté et son autoritarisme dans tous les recoins.
Les notes à la fin du volume m'ont fait relire certains passages qui contenaient des images et des illustrations que je n'avais pas remarqués au départ (j'en avais vu certaines, mais les illusions et les formes forcent à s'attarder encore plus au décor peint, il y a toujours de nouvelles découvertes à faire!!!). Je suis content· aussi que pour le personnage d'Hyppolite, la présence/absence d'un cheval est symbolique presque tout au long du récit.
La page finale qui montre la superposition verticale des hommes et des Dieux, sous une forme hiérarchique, par opposition à une horizontalité toujours continue entre les femmes (par exemple, dans la présentation des Déesses au début ou encore dans tous les rapports sociaux qu'elles entretiennent avec les Amazones) est une franchement incroyable illustration qui montre le pouvoir de l'image dans cette critique sociale
June 5, 2022
Wonder Woman Historia continues to be amazing! Book Two picks up where Book One ended, and offers a closer look at the Amazon tribes and Hippolyta’s journey. The feminist and witchy vibes of the first volume are still present here, and so is the excellent commentary on justice and the treatment of women. I love how this book shifts the focus to mortal women after book One focused on the goddesses. While Book Two is more grounded, it still carries a sense of magic and mystery and it’s so damn good.
Honestly, this series is perfect and it gives me chills. And when it’s not giving me chills, it makes me smile because it is exactly the type of comic I’ve always wanted. I love and appreciate this series so much and I need everyone to read it.
Honestly, this series is perfect and it gives me chills. And when it’s not giving me chills, it makes me smile because it is exactly the type of comic I’ve always wanted. I love and appreciate this series so much and I need everyone to read it.
April 20, 2022
I liked this even more than the 1st one. The art is still beautiful and the story compelling.
July 11, 2024
Got a bit more wordy but still pretty great.
September 19, 2025
En la linia del primer.
March 10, 2026
As part of the DC Comics Official Book Club, I read this comic and answered the below questions:
1. Book Two shifts focus from the goddesses’ decision to the lived reality of the Amazons. How did the change in perspective affect your connection to the story? Did seeing the consequences of the goddesses’ actions deepen or complicate your view of their original choice?
One modern phrase that continues to irk me is: “it’s not that deep.” While reading this I couldn’t help but think the exact opposite, it really is THAT DEEP. Seeing this perspective deepened my views of the Goddesses original choice tenfold, growing me ever closer to the Amazons and their understanding of the world. It’s so beautiful and raw to see them work together and live off the land together in their own sects as they move quickly through the night doing the best they can to seek justice for their sisters, all while understanding the world that corrupts the men towards a life like this, giving chances where it still exists for someone (like the young boy later in the story) to be better. But even more than that I love the idea that anyone can become an amazon once they realize that is who they were already.
2. Several Amazons wrestle with identity, belonging, and purpose. Which character’s journey stood out to you the most in this issue, and why? Did their struggles change the way you view Amazon society?
Hippolyta easily stood out to me the most, she is the focal point of our journey for a reason and with this image I have in my mind during my past reading of Wonder Woman comics where she is almost godlike herself, seeing her journey from a mortal woman to tracking down, making deals with the goddesses themselves along the way, to find her sisterhood is beautiful…especially when she works to bring others into the fold as well, she works to elevate all of womanhood not just herself. One struggle that Hippolyta worked flawlessly through was her, and the other women she gathered, place in the current six tribe Amazon society. They proposed this idea of splitting everyone up into the different tribes like cattle, but Hippolyta saw through that, they cannot be equal if they must be tended to so the idea to form their own seventh tribe to serve all of the goddesses was formed. Fulfilling and transcending the purpose the amazons already set out for. I love seeing the amazon society we have grown accustomed to be forged from the ground up.
3. Faith and devotion play a major role in this part of the story. How do the Amazons’ relationships with the goddesses shape their choices? Do you see the gods as protectors, manipulators, distant creators, or something else?
In the most literal sense, the goddesses are anything but distant. I especially love how this issue weaves Artemis into the very environment around Hippolyta as she enters a state of existence and nonexistence at every turn. But even with occasional direct interaction, they do not directly impact the Amazons’ beyond general guidance in an effort to bring out what they know to be inside of the Amazons already. Hippolyta is the perfect example of this, as Artemis created the groundwork for Hippolyta acknowledging and understanding that she wanted to be an Amazon as well…which allowed Artemis to strike a deal to put Hippolyta on the proper path to reaching that goal. Outside of this specific interaction, the Amazons are aware of why they were created, to seek justice, and do their best to master the gifts their goddesses have bestowed upon them along the way but they are still free to make their own mistakes and choices trying to accomplish the goal they were created for…which ultimately makes the other gods finally aware of their presence.
4. The book continues to draw heavily from classical mythological storytelling. Were there moments that felt particularly epic or tragic to you? How does the mythic tone influence the way you interpret the characters’ actions?
If we are talking about truly epic, I need to give a quick shout out to any moment with Hera in this issue. The use of the golden ratio makes every piece of art once again feel as though I am standing in the classical Greek wing of an art museum. But going into the true tragedy of a Greek tale through this issue, the moment that stands out to me the most is Tarpeia’s slaying of the young boy who hid within the slave cart and almost stabbed her before she disarmed him and was further stopped from slaying him by the other Amazons. There is an understanding within the Amazons about the nature of the world, how choices can still be made to make him undeserving of their blade. But unlike the Amazons who were born as they are now, and have no direct memory of the past tragedy of their lives that made their souls accessible to the goddesses, Tarpeia has faced the direct cruelty of man’s world and met another woman in the slave cart who was met with the direct cruelty of the young boy as he poured scalding oil on her face in the night. To Tarpeia this is enough to seek justice for, so she tracks the boy into the main city where she finds him in the temple of Apollo begging the god for refuge, offering himself for mercy and justice. The boy has resulted to stealing to rid himself of starvation and there is a chance this could have been a redeeming moment for him, but Tarpeia already tracked him down to deliver her own justice…but as he already gave himself to the gods this was met with anger from Olympus. And following the rules of classic Greek myth, we know what can happen when the gods are angry. War is coming. This mythic tone almost makes it feel as though all of this was predetermined, and if you ask Hera she would say agree as she has already seen how this will play out and as she has been warning no matter what the gods would unleash hell.
1. Book Two shifts focus from the goddesses’ decision to the lived reality of the Amazons. How did the change in perspective affect your connection to the story? Did seeing the consequences of the goddesses’ actions deepen or complicate your view of their original choice?
One modern phrase that continues to irk me is: “it’s not that deep.” While reading this I couldn’t help but think the exact opposite, it really is THAT DEEP. Seeing this perspective deepened my views of the Goddesses original choice tenfold, growing me ever closer to the Amazons and their understanding of the world. It’s so beautiful and raw to see them work together and live off the land together in their own sects as they move quickly through the night doing the best they can to seek justice for their sisters, all while understanding the world that corrupts the men towards a life like this, giving chances where it still exists for someone (like the young boy later in the story) to be better. But even more than that I love the idea that anyone can become an amazon once they realize that is who they were already.
2. Several Amazons wrestle with identity, belonging, and purpose. Which character’s journey stood out to you the most in this issue, and why? Did their struggles change the way you view Amazon society?
Hippolyta easily stood out to me the most, she is the focal point of our journey for a reason and with this image I have in my mind during my past reading of Wonder Woman comics where she is almost godlike herself, seeing her journey from a mortal woman to tracking down, making deals with the goddesses themselves along the way, to find her sisterhood is beautiful…especially when she works to bring others into the fold as well, she works to elevate all of womanhood not just herself. One struggle that Hippolyta worked flawlessly through was her, and the other women she gathered, place in the current six tribe Amazon society. They proposed this idea of splitting everyone up into the different tribes like cattle, but Hippolyta saw through that, they cannot be equal if they must be tended to so the idea to form their own seventh tribe to serve all of the goddesses was formed. Fulfilling and transcending the purpose the amazons already set out for. I love seeing the amazon society we have grown accustomed to be forged from the ground up.
3. Faith and devotion play a major role in this part of the story. How do the Amazons’ relationships with the goddesses shape their choices? Do you see the gods as protectors, manipulators, distant creators, or something else?
In the most literal sense, the goddesses are anything but distant. I especially love how this issue weaves Artemis into the very environment around Hippolyta as she enters a state of existence and nonexistence at every turn. But even with occasional direct interaction, they do not directly impact the Amazons’ beyond general guidance in an effort to bring out what they know to be inside of the Amazons already. Hippolyta is the perfect example of this, as Artemis created the groundwork for Hippolyta acknowledging and understanding that she wanted to be an Amazon as well…which allowed Artemis to strike a deal to put Hippolyta on the proper path to reaching that goal. Outside of this specific interaction, the Amazons are aware of why they were created, to seek justice, and do their best to master the gifts their goddesses have bestowed upon them along the way but they are still free to make their own mistakes and choices trying to accomplish the goal they were created for…which ultimately makes the other gods finally aware of their presence.
4. The book continues to draw heavily from classical mythological storytelling. Were there moments that felt particularly epic or tragic to you? How does the mythic tone influence the way you interpret the characters’ actions?
If we are talking about truly epic, I need to give a quick shout out to any moment with Hera in this issue. The use of the golden ratio makes every piece of art once again feel as though I am standing in the classical Greek wing of an art museum. But going into the true tragedy of a Greek tale through this issue, the moment that stands out to me the most is Tarpeia’s slaying of the young boy who hid within the slave cart and almost stabbed her before she disarmed him and was further stopped from slaying him by the other Amazons. There is an understanding within the Amazons about the nature of the world, how choices can still be made to make him undeserving of their blade. But unlike the Amazons who were born as they are now, and have no direct memory of the past tragedy of their lives that made their souls accessible to the goddesses, Tarpeia has faced the direct cruelty of man’s world and met another woman in the slave cart who was met with the direct cruelty of the young boy as he poured scalding oil on her face in the night. To Tarpeia this is enough to seek justice for, so she tracks the boy into the main city where she finds him in the temple of Apollo begging the god for refuge, offering himself for mercy and justice. The boy has resulted to stealing to rid himself of starvation and there is a chance this could have been a redeeming moment for him, but Tarpeia already tracked him down to deliver her own justice…but as he already gave himself to the gods this was met with anger from Olympus. And following the rules of classic Greek myth, we know what can happen when the gods are angry. War is coming. This mythic tone almost makes it feel as though all of this was predetermined, and if you ask Hera she would say agree as she has already seen how this will play out and as she has been warning no matter what the gods would unleash hell.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 20, 2023
Wonder Woman Historia continues to be great as it follows the story of Hippolyta and her quest to find and become an Amazons.
While the art does change moving from Phil Jimenez to Gene Ha, it does not falter in its quality. Instead of vibrant, maximalism, Book 2’s art is more grounded. An understandable direction considering this book follows mortals and Amazons instead of the gods of Olympus (though they do make epic appearances) Ha put a lot of effort in anatomy, especially when it comes to facial expression. Many of the characters are very emotive, making their thoughts and emotions very clear for the reader. There are many subtle details as well in which many of the characters and blended into the environment making for some clever visuals. When it does come time for the extravagant, Ha does not back down creating jaw dropping spreads that hold a lot of depth and weight with some of the godly characters.
As for story Book 2 is an excellent bridge that allows the reader to understand the characteristics and goals to the amazons, as well as Hippolyta. Though the story is a bit slower now than the previous book. The end of the issue does set up a lot for what should be an excellent finale.
While the art does change moving from Phil Jimenez to Gene Ha, it does not falter in its quality. Instead of vibrant, maximalism, Book 2’s art is more grounded. An understandable direction considering this book follows mortals and Amazons instead of the gods of Olympus (though they do make epic appearances) Ha put a lot of effort in anatomy, especially when it comes to facial expression. Many of the characters are very emotive, making their thoughts and emotions very clear for the reader. There are many subtle details as well in which many of the characters and blended into the environment making for some clever visuals. When it does come time for the extravagant, Ha does not back down creating jaw dropping spreads that hold a lot of depth and weight with some of the godly characters.
As for story Book 2 is an excellent bridge that allows the reader to understand the characteristics and goals to the amazons, as well as Hippolyta. Though the story is a bit slower now than the previous book. The end of the issue does set up a lot for what should be an excellent finale.
May 9, 2022
This issue is not quite as bombastic as the first, not quite having the dazzle of inventing a mythology from whole cloth. But the follow-up succeeds at a more difficult task of cultivating the narrative of the first Amazons that builds on the fantastic foundation of the first act.
Hippolyta takes center stage, a complicated human that stands in stark contrast to the larger-than-life but one-dimensional gods populating the other breakaway tribes. Like all great mythology, the gods motivations and actions play out at an allegorical level; it’s the humans who make the story concrete and interesting.
Hippolyta’s story rings true today, when we’re on the verge of Roe v Wade being overturned by the Supreme Court. The women of this world need to find tactical ways to gain power and upset forces of oppression. So the Amazons conduct night raids against slavers, building up a reputation in softly spoken rumor and hearsay that escapes official annals.
I can’t wait for issue 3 of this series. It’s simply one of the strongest testaments to the power of comics in recent memory.
Hippolyta takes center stage, a complicated human that stands in stark contrast to the larger-than-life but one-dimensional gods populating the other breakaway tribes. Like all great mythology, the gods motivations and actions play out at an allegorical level; it’s the humans who make the story concrete and interesting.
Hippolyta’s story rings true today, when we’re on the verge of Roe v Wade being overturned by the Supreme Court. The women of this world need to find tactical ways to gain power and upset forces of oppression. So the Amazons conduct night raids against slavers, building up a reputation in softly spoken rumor and hearsay that escapes official annals.
I can’t wait for issue 3 of this series. It’s simply one of the strongest testaments to the power of comics in recent memory.
April 22, 2022
This is the best comic run I have ever read and its not even over. Just like with volume one I read the story in one sitting, completely immersed in the world of goddesses and amazons. The world building is incredible, the story is compelling, and the unapologetic feminism is so exciting to see in a comic. This is a masterpiece.
August 10, 2023
Two stars for the story and four for the art. The story is good, but not great. The details seem lacking for what is a solid concept. The fact that there is a new artist in this volume from the first, and the Goddesses depicted differently, is distracting. I will go on to Volume 3 to see the story to its end(so far at least).
April 8, 2022
man this story is so fucking good
April 9, 2022
The history of the Amazons
Artemis claims Hippolata.
Hippolata declares a 7th tribe of the Amazons.
Hera refused to apologize.
Apollo loses his son.
Apollo declares war on Amazons.
Artemis claims Hippolata.
Hippolata declares a 7th tribe of the Amazons.
Hera refused to apologize.
Apollo loses his son.
Apollo declares war on Amazons.
April 10, 2022
modern mythology masterpiece
Masterpiece of Amazon lore true to the Perez legacy. Amazing art! The connection to Greek mythology is carefully constructed! Epic!
Masterpiece of Amazon lore true to the Perez legacy. Amazing art! The connection to Greek mythology is carefully constructed! Epic!
April 17, 2022
Feels like a combination of Sandman and The Broken Earth trilogy. I can’t wait for issue #3!
April 19, 2022
Wonder Woman:Historia 2 explains the 7th tribe of mortals who become Amazons. The story is good and the art is beautiful.
May 1, 2022
I really want to love DeConnick’s work. Something about this storytelling feels too heavy. Erik also pointed out that the large format is nice but this is meant for like, wall-sized format.
May 3, 2022
Colors are not as good as #1 since Hi-Fi isn’t on the book and it shows. Art is still good though
Story stays strong
Story stays strong
May 13, 2022
Story is superb and the hidden art within the art by Gene is just extraordinary.
June 26, 2022
Another beautifully painted volume.
July 6, 2022
Magnificent Art!
July 29, 2022
The story is good and relevant based on current events. However it's the artwork that impressed me most.
August 28, 2022
Brutal! Simplemente maravilloso 👌🔥
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