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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: @IDWPublishing Doctor Who, G.I. Joe, Star Trek, & TMNT

Doctor Who #5 CoverG.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #187Star Trek #17 CoverTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #18 Cover

Here are today's "Quick Ratings". Included are IDW's; Doctor Who #5, G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #187, Star Trek #17, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #18. 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

Doctor Who #5 - The Eye of Ashaya, Part 1 of 2


Wonder Woman and her half brother Milan must grapple with the dangerous New God known as Orion!

 What strange alliance has the terrifying First Born made?

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


G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #187


Things have gotten dangerous for G.I. JOE in Benzheen: the countdown for the activation of a nuclear warhead has begun and a rescue mission led by LT. FALCON struggles to rescue a team of captured G.I. JOE members. Can the team make it out of the blast radius in time? As the clock ticks down in Benzheen, JINX has been sent on a secret mission by DUKE and HAWK... where old enemies resurface once more!

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Cover & Solicit 4/5
Art, Colors & Inking 3/5
Layout & Flow 4/5
Story 3/5
Verdict 3.3


Star Trek #17 - Bones


As the release of the next STAR TREK film gets closer, the ongoing series focuses on the never-been-seen origins of the Enterprise crew in the new movie timeline! First up is Doctor Leonard "Bones" McCoy: find out how the cantankerous miracle worker found himself on a shuttle to Starfleet Academy with James T. Kirk! With a story overseen by STAR TREK writer/producer Roberto Orci, this all-new tale sets the stage for the upcoming film!

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Rating

Cover & Solicit 3/5
Art, Colors & Inking 3/5
Layout & Flow 5/5
Story 5/5
Verdict 4.1

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #18

The Turtles are stranded in Dimension X! With Krang waging a massive war against the Neutrinos, the Turtles have no choice but to help. What can four lone Turtles do against an army of Stone Soldiers? The answer lies with a curious robot named the Fugitoid!

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Cover & Solicit 4/5
Art, Colors & Inking 3/5
Layout & Flow 4/5
Story 4/5
Verdict 3.7
Purchase Doctor Who #5
Purchase Doctor Who #5 (Incentive Variant)
Purchase G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #187
Purchase G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #187 (Incentive Variant)
Purchase Star Trek #17 (Incentive Variant)
Purchase Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #18

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