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Kevin Smith's third entry in the Clerks franchise and his latest entry in his connective universe of films known as the View Askewniverse has wrapped up its theatrical run and is now heading to digital markets. The major characters from the previous two Clerks films, of course, appear, but as always, Smith has also brought back several surprising characters from across the View Askewniverse's many entries.

With Clerks III imminently viewable inside audiences' homes, it's important to remember where exactly each one of these iconic Kevin Smith characters were last seen before they made their triumphant return.

Dante Hicks - Jay And Silent Bob Reboot

Dante Hicks, the endearing yet eminently miserable protagonist of the Clerks franchise is second only to the duo of Jay and silent Bob in terms of appearances in the View Askewniverse, appearing in nearly every film within the franchise, and being replaced by one...

Kevin Smith is celebrating the 15th anniversary of Clerks II just as pre-production officially begins on the upcoming sequel Clerks 3. Just recently, it was announced that Lionsgate had picked up the third installment of the franchise that first launched Smith's career as a filmmaker in 1994. The sequel, Clerks II, was released in theaters in 2006, featuring a mix of new and returning characters.

On Wednesday, Kevin Smith tweeted an image of a Clerks II poster in honor of the 15th anniversary. In the tweet, Smith writes: "Clerks II came out 15 years ago today. It remains one of my favorite things I've ever done, professionally or personally. @DarkNateReturns commemorates the occasion with this amazing poster! A week from Monday, we start shooting Clerks III - and the 7 leads shown here all return!"

Clerks II came out 15 years ago today. It remains one of my favorite things I’ve ever done, professionally or personally.