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Underdog Games, who recently completed their crowdfunding campaign for Trekking Through History, is continuing their historical journey with HerStory, in November 2022. HerStory is a new family-friendly strategy board game from Underdog Games! In the game, you’re an acclaimed author, writing a book to tell the stories of remarkable women in history. Discover iconic historical women as you do research, draft chapters, and complete the highest scoring book to win! Sign-up  to be notified first about HerStory. Game Info For 2-5 players Ages 8+ 120 cards of iconic women
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Quick Ratings: @IDWPublishing High Ways, Doctor Who, & G.I. Joe

Doctor Who #4 CoverG.I. Joe #186 CoverG.I. Joe #21 CoverThe High Ways #1 Cover

Here are today's "Quick Ratings". Included are IDW's Doctor Who #4 - The Doctor and the Nurse, Part 2 of 2, G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #186, G.I. Joe #21 - Retired, and The High Ways #1 - The Big Up. If you have any questions about my rating or want to discuss anything just leave me a comment.

See the Review Rating Overview page for more information on how I rate each comic

Doctor Who #4 - The Doctor and the Nurse, Part 2 of 2


The second issue in a special two-part story featuring the art of Philip Bond! With the Doctor and Rory on a boys night out gone wrong, Amy must face the Silence on her own! All that plus lots of beer!

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Cover & Solicit 3/5

Art, Colors & Inking 3/5

Layout & Flow 4/5

Story 4/5

Verdict 3.6


G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #186


DARKLON has managed to get the best of DESTRO and is going forward on his sale of the stolen nuclear trigger device. But when COLONEL FAROUD, the potential buyer of the device, asks for proof that it works, Darklon is forced to make a drastic choice that may put everyone-G.I. JOE, COBRA and even Darklon himself-in mortal danger! The clock starts ticking in G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #186!


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Cover & Solicit 3/5

Art, Colors & Inking 3/5

Layout & Flow 3/5

Story 2/5

Verdict 2.6


G.I. Joe #21 - Retired


General Hawk is retired from G.I. JOE, but COBRA isn't through with him! A team of elite snakeheads targets the former honcho for capture and interrogation. But old soldiers never die, they kick butt and take names. Big one-against-all action as an outnumbered and outgunned Hawk shows us how he earned those stars.


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Cover & Solicit 4/5

Art, Colors & Inking 4/5

Layout & Flow 4/5

Story 4/5

Verdict 4


The High Ways #1 - The Big Up


Humanity has not yet reached for the stars, but the Solar System is still a busy, exciting, and sometimes very dangerous place, as young Eddie Wallace is about to discover, when he joins the crew of a freighter that hauls cargo along THE HIGH WAYS. John Byrne's all-new, space-faring series begins here!


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Cover & Solicit 4/5

Art, Colors & Inking 3/5

Layout & Flow 3/5

Story 4/5

Verdict 3.8


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