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Introducing Codenames: Expansion Packs

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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: @Marvel Age of Apocalypse, Avengers, & Cable and X-Force

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Here are today's "Quick Ratings". Included are Marvel's; Age of Apocalypse #12, Avengers Arena #4, Avengers Assemble #12, and Cable and X-Force #4. 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


Age of Apocalypse #12 - Requiem


The battle is over and the world has changed. But is anyone better off? Those who are left of the Exterminated try to pick up the pieces.

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Cover & Solicit 3/5
Art, Colors & Inking 2/5
Layout & Flow 2/5
Story 3/5
Verdict 2.1


Avengers Arena #4 - The Survivor


The Runaways vs. Avengers Academy!

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


Avengers Assemble #12


The sins of Black Widow's past have resurfaced and threatened the safety of not only the Avengers, but also the world! So Widow, Spider-Woman and Hawkeye must travel to Siberia to search for a missing girl with ties to an old Soviet assassination.

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Cover & Solicit 3/5
Art, Colors & Inking 3/5
Layout & Flow 4/5
Story 3/5
Verdict 3.1

Cable and X-Force #4


Witness the massacre that makes Cable and X-Force criminals.

 They can't go back from here...

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Cover & Solicit 5/5
Art, Colors & Inking 5/5
Layout & Flow 4/5
Story 4/5
Verdict 4.4

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