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How "The Tick" stands among the superhero giants

With the new "Avengers" movie poised to dominate screens in about a week, you’d think there wouldn’t be room for anyone else in the superhero landscape. Tell that to Ben Edlund, creator of “The Tick,” a show and character that’s found a small but lasting foothold in superhero culture. We also examine the struggles faced by regional grocery stores and how Texas factors into the discussion about immigration and the economy.

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