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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 Fantastic Four, Scarlet Spider, Avengers, & X-Men

Fantastic Four #4 CoverScarlet Spider #14 CoverSecret Avengers #1 CoverUltimate Comics X-Men #22 Cover

Here are today's "Quick Ratings". Included are Marvel's; Fantastic Four #4, Scarlet Spider #14, Secret Avengers #1, and Cable and Ultimate Comics X-Men #22. 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

Fantastic Four #4 - My Funny Valentine


An alien world, a thousand-year-old prophesy-is the Invisible Woman a long-awaited intergalactic messiah?

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Cover & Solicit 3/5
Art, Colors & Inking 4/5
Layout & Flow 4/5
Story 3/5
Verdict 3.4


Scarlet Spider #14 - In the Midst of Wolves Part 2


Scarlet Spider and his friends deal with the fallout from a shocking fatality. The Lobos are on the prowl as Aracely fights for her life. And who is the Other?

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Cover & Solicit 3/5
Art, Colors & Inking 3/5
Layout & Flow 4/5
Story 4/5
Verdict 3.6


Secret Avengers #1 - Budapest


The Most Dangerous Secrets We Have... Are The Ones We Keep From Ourselves." The new Nick Fury leads a covert Avengers strike team including but not limited to Hawkeye, Black Widow, The Hulk, The Winter Soldier, Maria Hill and Phil Coulson on missions so dangerous, even the team members themselves can't know about them!

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

Ultimate Comics X-Men #22 - Reservation X, Conclusion


The mutants hold the key to solving world hunger, but what is the deadly cost? A fatal showdown between Kitty and Mach Two! Guest-starring the Iron Patriot!

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Cover & Solicit 4/5
Art, Colors & Inking 5/5
Layout & Flow 4/5
Story 3/5
Verdict 3.4

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