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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 X-Men, X-Factor & A+X

X-Factor #250 CoverX-Men #40 CoverA+X #4 CoverAstonishing X-Men #58 Cover

Here are today's "Quick Ratings". Included are Marvel's X-Factor #250 - Hell On Earth War Part One, X-Men #40 - Tin Man, Part 1, A+X #4 - The Beast + The Amazing Spider-Man - Planet of the Beasts!; Captain America + Quentin Quire - The New Deal?!, and Astonishing X-Men #58. 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

X-Factor #250 - Hell On Earth War Part One


A year of X-FACTOR stories culminates here in the first part of "HELL ON EARTH WAR"!

 The various Hell lords battle for domination in a war that was triggered by the seven billionth soul born on Earth, and only X-Factor can avoid the entire world going up in flames!

 This is the beginning of the end for X-Factor as you know it...

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Rating


Cover & Solicit 5/5

Art, Colors & Inking 4/5

Layout & Flow 5/5

Story 4/5

Verdict 4.3


X-Men #40 - Tin Man, Part 1


The end of an era!


What happens to a team when they lose the trust that binds them?


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Rating


Cover & Solicit 4/5

Art, Colors & Inking 4/5

Layout & Flow 5/5

Story 4/5

Verdict 4


A+X #4 - The Beast + The Amazing Spider-Man - Planet of the Beasts!; Captain America + Quentin Quire - The New Deal?!


Storm and Black Panther's first post-AVX encounter! Avengers vs X-Men torn their union asunder, but can they put their past aside to take down a major threat in the present?

Note the solicit for this issue is more appropriate for A+X #3


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Rating


Cover & Solicit 4/5

Art, Colors & Inking 5/5

Layout & Flow 5/5

Story 5/5

Verdict 4.9


Astonishing X-Men #58


Warbird is on the run, labeled an enemy of Earth as well as of the Shi'Ar! The X-Men must choose whether to help her or bring her in. What's the secret of the alien artifact she's uncovered?


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Rating


Cover & Solicit 4/5

Art, Colors & Inking 3/5

Layout & Flow 5/5

Story 5/5

Verdict 4.3

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