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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 Ratings: @DCComics Young Romance, Before Watchmen, Deathstroke & Katana

Young Romance: The New 52 Valentine's Day Special #1 CoverBefore Watchmen: Comedian #5 CoverDeathstroke #17 CoverKatana #1 Cover

Here are today's "Quick Ratings". Included are DC's; Young Romance: The New 52 Valentine's Day Special #1, Before Watchmen: Comedian #5, Deathstroke #17, and Katana #1. 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


Young Romance: The New 52 Valentine's Day Special #1 - Think it Through; The Lighthouse; Dreamer; Seoul Brothers; Another Saturday Night; Truth or Dare


Romance is in the air in this very special Special!

 Wonder Woman consults Eros himself about her feelings for The Man of Steel.

 Barbara Gordon has always been too busy for romance, but could her role as Batgirl bring her back to the first guy she ever kissed?

 Following the events of “Death in the Family,” how can Catwoman ease Batman’s troubled soul?

 Aquaman makes waves as he treats his wife like a queen for a day.

 From the pages of STORMWATCH, Apollo and Midnighter celebrate Valentine’s Day separately but with each other in mind. Who—or what—stands between them?

 Dick Grayson and the daughter of Lucious Fox meet-cute!

 Plus: Perforated Valentine’s Day cards featuring the stars of these stories!

Preview



Rating


Cover & Solicit 3/5
Art, Colors & Inking 3/5
Layout & Flow 3/5
Story 3/5
Verdict 3


Before Watchmen: Comedian #5 - Kicks


“Well...things got out of hand.”

Preview


WARNING: Before Watchmen is for Mature Audiences the preview may contain images unsuitable for some viewers.


Rating


Cover & Solicit 3/5
Art, Colors & Inking 3/5
Layout & Flow 2/5
Story 3/5
Verdict 2.9


Deathstroke #17 - Trouble With Honor


A corporation hires Deathstroke to track down and neutralize who is responsible for attacks that seem to have little rhyme or reason to them.

 What the world’s greatest mercenary finds may finally cause him to break a contract for the first time!

Preview



Rating



Cover & Solicit 3/5
Art, Colors & Inking 4/5
Layout & Flow 4/5
Story 4/5
Verdict 3.9

Katana #1 - Way of the Outsider


From the pages of JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA and BIRDS OF PREY!

 KATANA is a former assassin on a noble quest to restore the OUTSIDERS to their former glory!

 Will she succeed, or will she be overcome by the power of her sword, the SoulTaker?

Preview



Rating



Cover & Solicit 4/5
Art, Colors & Inking 3/5
Layout & Flow 4/5
Story 4/5
Verdict 3.7

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