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Best Stuff in Comics This Week: 10-24-16

People often talk about best story arcs, developments, and covers. Here's the other best stuff you might have missed.

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Every week, we take a look at some of the most bizarre, exciting, and downright unique things to happen in comics. Check out our choices of the strange and wacky things that shouldn't be overlooked from this week's releases.

There may be some tiny spoilers ahead.

Batman #9

Best Reason Not to Tell Batman What he Can't Do

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Batman is assembling his own Suicide Squad. He's recruiting members from Arkham Asylum. When Doctor Arkham tries telling him one inmate is too dangerous to use, Batman lays out why Arkham should not tell him what he can't do.

Black Panther #7

Best Way to Defeat Someone With Both Hands Tied Behind Your Back

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Black Panther is one of the toughest heroes out there. It appeared he was captured with both hands bound behind his back. He shows he has what it takes to defeat an opponent without using his hands.

Deadpool: Too Soon? Infinite Comic #8

Best Description of the Punisher

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The Punisher isn't the friendliest guy around. Deadpool describes him as a "meanie butt." That sounds about right to us.

Best Example Why Some Guys Don't Understand Women

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Some guys figure they're entitled to a lot. They think if they do a lot or say a bunch of nice things, they deserve extra attention. Deadpool explains that women are not video games. You can't score points to win the prize. He makes a good joystick comment too.

Aquaman #9

Best Expression of Relief After a Battle by Aquaman

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Aquaman just had a heck of a fight. He could have called the Justice League for help, but he felt he had something to prove. When it looked like the battle was won, he uttered, "Neptune's balls."

Wacky Raceland #5

Best Reason Not to Eat Strange Mushrooms

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Speaking of balls, the racers needed food, and all they could find were some massive mushrooms. They thought they were safe, but as one of the cars put it, they're tripping balls.

The Astonishing Ant-Man #13

Strangest Vending Machine Endorsement

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Scott Lang is on trial. In the hallway outside the courtroom, a vending machine can be seen with the Thing's face and the words, "It's snacking time!" What is even more bizarre is one of the items inside is called, "Thing Rings."

Green Arrow #9

Best Reason Green Arrow Needs Black Canary Around

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Black Canary and Green Arrow have been reunited in the current comics. These two are meant to be together. Why is she good for Green Arrow? She keeps him in his place. Isn't that sweet?

Mockingbird #8

Best Map of the Bermuda Triangle

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If you've ever wanted to make plans to visit the Bermuda Triangle, you can check out this detailed map to figure out your itinerary.

Green Lanterns #9

Biggest Diss from a Cosmic Power Ring

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Imagine you've spent the last few years believing you deserved to be a Green Lantern. You've gone out of your way to prove to the cosmic powers that be that you are worthy. This poor guy is finally approached by a ring to become a Green Lantern. At the last minute, it figures out it made a mistake and goes off to another candidate.

Deadpool: Back in Black #2

Worst Clown for a Kid's Party

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You may or may not be familiar with Obnoxio the Clown. Clowns can be pretty scary, but Obnoxio brings a different kind of scary to the table.

Cave Carson Has a Cybernetic Eye #1

Best(?) Way to Encourage Kids to Try Harder

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In an old video, we see Cave Carson talking about giving kids meaningless ranks to earn can make them try harder. He claims it works on adults too. What do you think? First one to answer this question is the Supreme Cool Commenter of the Week.

Harley Quinn #6

Worst Song Lyrics

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Harley Quinn decided she needs to go undercover in a punk band to infiltrate and gain the trust of another band that is up to no good. The truth is that she can't sing. She's not really much of a song writer either. She does put on quite a show.

I Hate Fairyland #10

Best Scene of Destruction

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The future of Fairyland is looking pretty bleak. It's all Gert's fault too, of course. Take a look as Duncan Dragon unleashes his anger upon the few remaining champions in the land.

Best Reason Some People Can't Remember Your Name

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Gert has a hard time paying focusing. She tries forcing herself to pay attention and say what she's hearing over and over in her mind. As she does this, she misses out on what's actually being said. This is what causes the problems in the future for Fairyland.

That's it for this week. Let us know in the comments below what other Best Stuff you dug this past week. If you want to participate or felt we missed some other Best Stuff, don't complain, contribute, especially if you didn't offer any suggestions. Each week you can @reply me on Twitter at @GManFromHeck by Saturdays using the hashtag #BestStuffInComics. We'll give you a shout out and I'll think you're pretty groovy.

Be sure to always look for the best stuff and always be sure to remember that people are not video games. You cannot score points in order to get what you want.