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District Noir by Pandasaurus Games Coming Soon

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Pandasaurus has announced a new 2 player set collection game District Noir is coming this summer. Preorders will start on May 19th with retail release planned for July 19th. District Noir was originally published in Japanese by Taikikennai Games in 2016 as Throne and Grail. It was then published in 2019 as Chocolate Factory by Nasza Księgarnia in Polish. The current art and theme was published last year in French by Spiral Éditions. When the time is right, gain control! At the head of the city’s largest criminal organizations, men and women fight to control territories and gain support by trying every means possible to grow their influence. Control of the District Noir, a central and highly contested area, remains the major issue that will make all the difference in dominating the city. There are two paths to victory: win over District Noir's various supports, or directly control the city’s three strategic locations. Before players can claim these, they must be played to the center
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Quick Reviews: IDW's Transformers, G.I. Joe, Danger Girl, & Star Trek

Danger Girl/G.I. Joe #5 CoverThe Transformers Prime: Rage of the Dinobots #2 CoverStar Trek #16 Cover

Like I mentioned last week I'm still trying to catch up on reading so here's my next batch of "Quick Reviews". Today's are IDW's Cobra #20, Danger Girl/G.I. Joe #5, Star Trek #16, and The Transformers Prime: Rage of the Dinobots #2. 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

Danger Girl/G.I. Joe #5


Danger Girl/G.I. Joe #5 Variant Cover
The fifth and final issue of the historic first meeting of Danger Girl and G.I. JOE pulls out all the stops—heart-pounding, sweat-inducing, action-packed, this issue will exceed all your expectations! The explosive grand finale is finally here!

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Cover & Solicit 4/5

Art, Colors & Inking 4/5

Layout & Flow 4/5

Story 4/5

Verdict 4


Cobra #20 - Oktober is Burning!


OKTOBER IS BURNING! The covert G.I. JOE team is in for the fight of their lives as they go toe-to-toe against the OKTOBER GUARD! But who are they? Where did they come from? And what do they want? The answers will shock you-but we can tell you that MAJOR BLUDD is looking for retribution!


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Cover & Solicit 3/5

Art, Colors & Inking 2/5

Layout & Flow 3/5

Story 3/5

Verdict 2.7


The Transformers Prime: Rage of the Dinobots #2


Transformers Prime: Rage of the Dinobots #2 Variant Cover

CYBERTRON FALLING! As their world collapses around them, the DINOBOTS battle SHOCKWAVE's forces to protect the fleeing Cybertronians! SWOOP's life hangs in the balance-his teammates fight to save him, but will he succumb to evil? The answer may not be what you expect!


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Cover & Solicit 4/5

Art, Colors & Inking 4/5

Layout & Flow 5/5

Story 4/5

Verdict 4.1


Star Trek #16 - Mirrored Part 2


Star Trek #16 Variant Cover

Concluding the two-part re-imagining of the classic "Mirror Universe" episode! Don't miss this radical transformation of Kirk & Co., as events unfold leading up to next summer's STAR TREK sequel! Overseen by STAR TREK writer/producer Roberto Orci!


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Cover & Solicit 3/5

Art, Colors & Inking 3/5

Layout & Flow 5/5

Story 5/5

Verdict 4.1

Purchase Danger Girl/G.I. Joe #5
Purchase Cobra #20
Purchase Cobra #20 (Retailer Incentive Variant Cover Edition)
Purchase The Transformers Prime: Rage of the Dinobots #2
Purchase Star Trek #16 (Incentive Variant Cover Edition)
Purchase Danger Girl/G.I. Joe #5
Purchase Cobra #20
Purchase The Transformers Prime: Rage of the Dinobots #2
Purchase Star Trek #16

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