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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 Spider-Man, Daredevil & Venom

Avenging Spider-Man #16 CoverDaredevil #22 CoverDaredevil End of Days #2 CoverVenom #30 Cover

Here are today's "Quick Ratings". Included are Marvel's Avenging Spider-Man #16, Daredevil #22, Daredevil: End of Days #2 - Part Two, and Venom #30 - The Unwanted. 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

Avenging Spider-Man #16


NEW CREATIVE TEAM! NEW DIRECTION! THE SUPERIOR AGE BEGINS!

 The all new Superior Spider-Man teams with Wolverine and the X-Men!

 Christopher Yost (Scarlet Spider, X-Force) and Paco Medina (Ultimate X-Men) begin a new SUPERIOR era of Avenging Spider-Man!

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Rating


Cover & Solicit 4/5

Art, Colors & Inking 5/5

Layout & Flow 5/5

Story 5/5

Verdict 4.9


Daredevil #22


Daredevil teams up with the ALL NEW Superior Spider-Man!


Yes, America, we've heard your calls! Stilt-Man Is BACK! Better than ever thanks to some last minute help from Doctor Octopus.


The Eisner and Harvey Award winner for book of the year continues to baffle all of us here at the House of Ideas!


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Rating


Cover & Solicit 3/5

Art, Colors & Inking 3/5

Layout & Flow 4/5

Story 4/5

Verdict 3.6


Daredevil: End of Days #2 - Part Two


The Kingpin has been murdered! Daredevil has been murdered! And that's just the beginning of the story!


Ben Urich digs deep into the seedy underbelly of the MU & discovers Matt Murdock's biggest secret yet!.


Some of the greatest creators to ever take on the Man Without Fear unite for his final story!


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Rating


Cover & Solicit 3/5

Art, Colors & Inking 3/5

Layout & Flow 4/5

Story 3/5

Verdict 3.1


Venom #30 - The Unwanted


VENOM VS. THE U-FOES IN THE CITY OF BROTHERLY SHOVE!


In a race against time, can Flash Thompson rescue not just his friends but th entire city of Philadelphia from an alien plot?


Get ready for the most TOXIC final page in Venom history!


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Rating


Cover & Solicit 3/5

Art, Colors & Inking 3/5

Layout & Flow 5/5

Story 4/5

Verdict 3.7

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