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Smithers

A friend of Buck Maginnis.

minor

Also known as Bud Smithers, Bud

First appearance: xxi chicago ed

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CEChicago EdACAnn ChesterJMJerry MitchellJCJimmy CrockerWPWillie PartridgeSMSmithers

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  • Other

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  • Pett Household Circle
  • Protagonist

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  • Escalation
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