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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 First, Legacy, Wolverine, & Ultimate X-Men

The First X-Men #5 Cover

Here are today's "Quick Ratings". Included are Marvel's The First X-Men #5 - I Dreamed A Dream, X-Men: Legacy #4, Wolverine & the X-Men #23 - The Last Frankenstein, and Ultimate Comics X-Men #21 - Reservation X; Part Three. 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

The First X-Men #5 - I Dreamed A Dream


The action packed continuity-rocking mini-series comes to an end!

 Why do Wolverine and Sabretooth hate each other? FIND OUT HERE!

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Rating


Cover & Solicit 2/5

Art, Colors & Inking 2/5

Layout & Flow 3/5

Story 2/5

Verdict 2.1


X-Men: Legacy #4


LEGION vs. THE X-MEN!


Two new villains begin plotting Legion's demise. And little does he know, one of them is lurking within his own psyche, and the other is now hiding amongst the X-Men themselves...


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Rating


Cover & Solicit 3/5

Art, Colors & Inking 4/5

Layout & Flow 5/5

Story 4/5

Verdict 4


Wolverine & the X-Men #23 - The Last Frankenstein


Wolverine vs. Frankenstein!


The Murder Circus claims its victims!


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Rating


Cover & Solicit 4/5

Art, Colors & Inking 4/5

Layout & Flow 5/5

Story 5/5

Verdict 4.6


Ultimate Comics X-Men #21 - Reservation X; Part Three


RESERVATION X CONTINUES!!!


Guest-starring the IRON PATRIOT!


What is the Sentient Seed and why does everyone want it?


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Rating


Cover & Solicit 4/5

Art, Colors & Inking 5/5

Layout & Flow 5/5

Story 5/5

Verdict 4.9


Purchase The First X-Men #5
Purchase X-Men Legacy #4
Purchase Wolverine and the X-Men #23
Purchase Ultimate Comics X-Men #21

Purchase The First X-Men #5
Purchase X-Men Legacy #4
Purchase Wolverine and the X-Men #23
Purchase Ultimate Comics X-Men #21

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