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A new issue of Ninjalicious’s Canadian classic, Infiltration, is always an occasion. I say Canada, because Ninj is, after all, the classic Canadian – shy, polite, but just a bit deceptive. This issue introduces us to the reckless lunacy of Dan, who convinces Ninj to scale the glass ceiling of the Eaton Centre. As Ninj writes: “The escapade had felt incredibly dangerous to me, especially since I hardly knew Dan, and I hadn’t been quite sure if he was brave or just insane.” Well, maybe a little of both? Dan himself answers the question by then contributing a lengthy letter in which he attempts to “explore” the Toronto subway system, just about gets himself killed, and ends up arrested. Definitely not Ninj’s style of going places you’re not supposed to go. The rest of this fine issue is devoted mostly to climbing escapades – ie. scaling tall buildings from the outside, pretty much just for the hell of it. (Hal Niedzviecki)