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Introducing Codenames: Expansion Packs

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A new product line for the Codenames family, launching with three packs. We're excited to welcome an entirely new addition to Codenames—Codenames Expansion Packs! We are launching the product line with three themed packs: Sci-Fi , Fairy Tales , and Cute Critters , each one opening the door to fresh twists, new themes, and even more “aha!” moments at the table. Codenames Expansion Packs are bite-sized mini expansions designed to let players mix things up with new words or images. The Sci-Fi and Fairy Tales Expansion Packs each bring 50 carefully curated themed words, perfect for adding a splash of flavor to your next game of Codenames or Codenames: Duet. They also include 3 new agent tiles (2 for Codenames, 1 for Duet) and 4 themed pictures to customize your Codenames: Pictures even further. Looking for something extra cute? The Cute Critters Expansion Pack delivers 40 unique animal images, adding variety and charm to Codenames: Pictures. Ready to ...
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Quick Reviews: @DCComics New 52 Dial H, Earth 2, Green Arrow & New Guardians

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Here are today's "Quick Reviews". Included are DC's New 52 Dial H #8 - Dozens , Earth 2 #8 - Lazy Sunday , Green Arrow #16 - Harrow, Part 2: Battle for Seattle, and Green Lantern: New Guardians Annual #1 - The Show Must Go On. 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

Dial H #8 - Dozens


The Centipede creeps in and strikes!

 Nelson and Roxie are on the trail to unlock the mysteries of the H-dial while being stalked by the mysterious Centipede, who may have the answers they are looking for...and his own dark and deadly motivations.

 Everything combusts when Flame War appears and ignites a confrontation that must be read to be believed!

Preview



Rating


Cover & Solicit 3/5

Art, Colors & Inking 3/5

Layout & Flow 3/5

Story 4/5

Verdict 3.4


Earth 2 #8 - Lazy Sunday


The alien war criminal Steppenwolf returns! It’s been five years since he lead the forces of Apokolips against Earth — learn what he’s been up to since then!


Plus: What is the dark secret behind the last Amazon of Earth 2?


Preview



Rating


Cover & Solicit 5/5

Art, Colors & Inking 4/5

Layout & Flow 5/5

Story 4/5

Verdict 4.3


Green Arrow #16 - Harrow, Part 2: Battle for Seattle


Green Arrow must liberate Seattle’s waterfront from the grip of Harrow, a thug who’s running guns into the city!


Things may seem dire for Green Arrow as he loses his grip on his town and his company — but if he’s going down, he’s going down fighting!


Preview



Rating


Cover & Solicit 3/5

Art, Colors & Inking 2/5

Layout & Flow 3/5

Story 2/5

Verdict 2.3


Green Lantern: New Guardians Annual #1 - The Show Must Go On


Green Lantern: New Guardians Annual #1 Cover

By a Green Lantern — betrayed!


A mission to recruit allies against the unstoppable Third Army goes horribly wrong when Jediah Caul, a deep-cover GL, shows his true colors!


This issue leads directly into the new epic THE HUNTED, featured in the new series THRESHOLD, also in January!


Preview



Rating


Cover & Solicit 2/5

Art, Colors & Inking 2/5

Layout & Flow 3/5

Story 3/5

Verdict 2.6

Purchase Dial H #8
Purchase Earth 2 #8
Purchase Green Arrow #16
Purchase Green Lantern: New Guardians Annual #1

Purchase Dial H #8
Purchase Earth 2 #8
Purchase Green Arrow #16
Purchase Green Lantern: New Guardians Annual #1

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