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The borg coopt the technology and knowledge of other alien species to the collective through the process of assimilation. Thanos is one of the most powerful villains in the marvel universe and has clashed with many heroes including the avengers, the guardians of the galaxy. The endangered species story arc is slated to kick off june 2007 with the endangered species oneshot and is supposed to continue through october 2007. Originally, sabrina was created by her two aunts, hilda and zelda spellman, from a magic potion that turned out wrong. Born again is a 1986 comic book story arc that appeared in the marvel comics series daredevil.
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