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StarDriven: Gateway by Rock Manor Games Coming Soon to Gamefound

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In a future without energy scarcity, an ancient yet advanced Gateway has been discovered in independent space. Rock Manor Games  is thrilled to announce that the solo, co-op, and competitive 1-4 player board game StarDriven Gateway, will be launching on Gamefound on   October 1st .  We’re commemorating the launch with an animated Saturday Morning cartoon style video to give everyone a taste of the world. The StarDriven universe was originally conceived on a long drive to the Origins Expo over 5 years ago by Todd Walsh ( Set a Watch  series) and Mike Gnade ( Maximum Apocalypse ,  Lawyer Up ). StarDriven: Gateway is the first of 3 planned games in the universe and features incredibly unique and innovative gameplay that thrusts players into the role of commanding the Crew of a Starship. Unlike most games in the genre, each Crew card is unique and your ship is controlled by assigning them to the individual stations. With the discovery of ancient advanced technology, time is ticking for
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Quick Ratings: @IDWPublishing G.I. Joe Cobra, Judge Dredd, Star Trek & TMNT

Cobra #21 CoverJudge Dredd #3 CoverStar Trek Countdown to Darkness #1 CoverTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Secret History of the Foot Clan #2 Cover

Here are today's "Quick Ratings". Included are IDW's; Cobra #21 - Oktober Ends!, Judge Dredd #3 - We've Got You Now!; Naked City, Star Trek Countdown to Darkness #1, and  Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Secret History of the Foot Clan #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

Cobra #21 - Oktober Ends!


OKTOBER ends! The battle between the covert G.I. JOE team and the OKTOBER GUARD takes a turn for the worse as COBRA forces bear down on their location... and they may just manage to eliminate both sides of the conflict. The consequences will be dire and this G.I. Joe team will never be the same again!

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Cover & Solicit 2/5

Art, Colors & Inking 2/5

Layout & Flow 4/5

Story 3/5

Verdict 2.7


Judge Dredd #3 - We've Got You Now!; Naked City


In Mega-City One, kidnapping of the rich is a thing of the past, thanks to personal security droids. But a ruthless team of high-tech snatchers has come up with a cruel twist on the oldest racket on the books. They don't nab you. Just... a certain part of you. But the kidnappers may regret holding one of the city's most prominent citizens for ransom, because Judge Dredd's just signed on to be the bagman! Plus: A shocking backup story with art by Langdon Foss that will leave you seeing double...


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Cover & Solicit 3/5

Art, Colors & Inking 3/5

Layout & Flow 3/5

Story 4/5

Verdict 3.4


Star Trek Countdown to Darkness #1


The countdown to the motion picture event of 2013 begins here, in this blockbuster 4-issue prequel mini-series that sets the stage for the upcoming STAR TREK film! Like the best-selling STAR TREK: COUNTDOWN in 2009, this all-new series leads directly into the next movie, with a story by STAR TREK writer/producer Roberto Orci and Mike Johnson (STAR TREK ongoing series), and drawn by the original STAR TREK: COUNTDOWN artist, David Messina! STAR TREK 2013 PREQUEL is the can't-miss lead-in to the new adventures of the Enterprise crew!


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Cover & Solicit 3/5

Art, Colors & Inking 3/5

Layout & Flow 5/5

Story 4/5

Verdict 3.7


Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Secret History of the Foot Clan #2


The TMNT and the Foot Clan race to intercept the one man who may be able to uncover long-lost secrets of Shredder's power! In Feudal Japan, Oroku Saki's friendship with Hamato Yoshi crumbles as Saki begins to fully comprehend his true destiny in the Foot Clan. Can his ambition be contained?


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Cover & Solicit 3/5

Art, Colors & Inking 3/5

Layout & Flow 5/5

Story 5/5

Verdict 4.1


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