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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 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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