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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: @Marvel Thunderbolts, Ultimate Spider-Man, Venom, & Winter Soldier

Thunderbolts #4 CoverUltimate Comics Spider-Man #20 CoverVenom #31 CoverWinter Soldier #15 Cover

Here are today's "Quick Ratings". Included are Marvel's; Thunderbolts #4, Ultimate Comics Spider-Man #20, Venom #31, and Winter Soldier #15. 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



Thunderbolts #4 - Massive Response


The return of the gamma-powered MADMAN!

 The Thunderbolts first mission is going off the rails!

 Can the team trust the Red Hulk to lead them?

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Cover & Solicit 3/5
Art, Colors & Inking 2/5
Layout & Flow 3/5
Story 2/5
Verdict 2.3


Ultimate Comics Spider-Man #20 - Venom War; Part 2


Ultimate Spider-Man versus Venom! Who is the new Venom? What is his terrible connection to Miles Morales' father?

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Cover & Solicit 4/5
Art, Colors & Inking 5/5
Layout & Flow 4/5
Story 4/5
Verdict 4.3


Venom #31 - Day One


Flash Thompson bids farewell to New York City and heads to his new home, Philadelphia! As he says goodbye to Peter Parker, Betty Brant and all his friends -- is something Toxic on the horizon?

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

Winter Soldier #15 - Skin To Shed


In the wake of the hunt for the Black Widow, a broken and beaten Winter Soldier begins perhaps his most personal mission yet: a quest for redemption. But as Bucky looks to make peace with his deadly past, a new villain from his future is out for war.

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Cover & Solicit 3/5
Art, Colors & Inking 3/5
Layout & Flow 3/5
Story 2/5
Verdict 2.6

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