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CMON's SDCC Exclusives: A Betrayal to Loyal Fans and Backers?

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In recent years, CMON has built a reputation for creating some of the most beloved board games in the industry. Titles like Zombicide , Dune , Cyberpunk 2077 , Cthulhu: Death May Die , Arcadia Quest and Marvel United have garnered a dedicated fanbase, many of whom have supported these games through Kickstarter campaigns and retail purchases. However, CMON's recent decision to make exclusive content for these games available only at San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) has sparked significant outrage among its loyal supporters. The Exclusivity Issue At the heart of the controversy are the exclusive expansions and content for Zombicide: White Death, Cthulhu: Death May Die, and Marvel United. These exclusives include: Zombicide: White Death TMNT Expansion: Featuring comics and Rocksteady and Bebop miniatures for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles expansion. This expansion is only available at SDCC, but was highly requested by backers during the entire campaign. Godzilla Expansion for Cthulhu: D
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Quick Reviews: @DCComics Flash, Red Lanterns, Hawkman & Superman

Action Comics #16 CoverRed Lanterns #15 CoverThe Flash #15 Cover


Here are today's "Quick Reviews". Included are DC's New 52 The Flash #15 - Gorilla Warfare, Part 3: Flash Forward, Red Lanterns #15 - Waking the Past, The Savage Hawkman #15 - Hawkman: Wanted, Part Five: Hunt's End, & Action Comics #16 - The Second Death of Superman; Future Tense. 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

The Flash #15 - Gorilla Warfare, Part 3: Flash Forward 


Flash forward in time as Barry Allen goes to extreme measures to defeat Grodd!

 Barry uses the Speed Mind to glimpse the future, and things are not looking good for him and the Rogues.

 And that’s before things get much, much worse!

Preview



Rating


Cover & Solicit 4/5

Art, Colors & Inking 4/5

Layout & Flow 4/5

Story 4/5

Verdict 4


Red Lanterns #15 - Waking the Past


"Rise of the Third Army" continues!


Atrocitus battles the Manhunters in the ultimate grudge match!


Rankorr learns the true cost of his rage!


Preview



Rating


Cover & Solicit 3/5

Art, Colors & Inking 3/5

Layout & Flow 3/5

Story 3/5

Verdict 3


The Savage Hawkman #15 - Hawkman: Wanted, Part Five: Hunt's End


Savage Hawkman #15 Cover

“HAWKMAN: WANTED” continues!


Hawkman is a fugitive — and everybody wants to kill him for his Nth Metal Armor. Good thing Carter’s always ready for a fight!


Guest-starring Deathstroke!


Preview



Rating


Cover & Solicit 3/5

Art, Colors & Inking 3/5

Layout & Flow 4/5

Story 3/5

Verdict 3.1


Action Comics #16 - The Second Death of Superman; Future Tense


The Man of Steel vs. the worst foe the multiverse has ever seen: Superdoom, a demon Superman from an alternate universe!


With the Little Man’s true identity revealed, learn more about his plan and why he hates Superman so much.


And in the backup story, a spotlight on a key moment from Superman’s climactic battle with the Anti-Superman Army!


Preview



Rating


Cover & Solicit 4/5

Art, Colors & Inking 4/5

Layout & Flow 2/5

Story 3/5

Verdict 3.3

Purchase The Flash #15
Purchase Red Lanterns #15
Purchase The Savage Hawkman #15
Purchase Action Comics #16
Purchase Action Comics #16 (Combo-Pack)
Purchase The Flash #15
Purchase Red Lanterns #15
Purchase The Savage Hawkman #15
Purchase Action Comics #16

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