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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 Rating: @DCComics Suicide Squad, Superboy, & Threshold

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Here are today's "Quick Ratings". Included are DC's New 52  Suicide Squad #16 - Killing in the Name of..., Superboy #16 - Triggers, and Threshold #1 - The Hunted; Nine Tenths of the Law. 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

Suicide Squad #16 - Killing in the Name of...


After a torturous few missions, the team resets under Amanda Waller’s watch.

 Something is terribly wrong under the surface: power plays, ulterior motives, malfunctioning powers and team members who won’t stay dead? What’s going on?

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Cover & Solicit 4/5

Art, Colors & Inking 4/5

Layout & Flow 4/5

Story 4/5

Verdict 4


Superboy #16 - Triggers


The “H’EL ON EARTH” crossover event continues!


Don’t miss the assault on the Fortress of Solitude!


Superboy and Superman turn to the Justice League for help — to evict H’El from Superman’s own home!


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Rating


Cover & Solicit 3/5

Art, Colors & Inking 3/5

Layout & Flow 2/5

Story 3/5

Verdict 2.9


Avengers Assemble #11 - Faith in Monsters


Introducing THE HUNTED, spinning directly out of this month’s GREEN LANTERN: NEW GUARDIANS ANNUAL #1!


Featuring the New 52 gallery of space heroes: The Star Rovers, Star Hawkins, Space Cabbie, Tom Tomorrow, Captain K’Rot, and Star Ranger!


Also introducing Jediah Caul, a disgraced Green Lantern stripped of his power ring, who is hunted for sport on a televised reality show!


LARFLEEZE steals the spotlight in his first ongoing series of backup stories! What happens when Larfleeze, the ultimate hoarder, is robbed...of everything!


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Rating


Cover & Solicit 3/5

Art, Colors & Inking 3/5

Layout & Flow 3/5

Story 3/5

Verdict 3



Purchase Suicide Squad #16
Pre-Order Superman H'el On Earth HC (Save 30%)
Purchase Threshold #1

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