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CMON's SDCC Exclusives: A Betrayal to Loyal Fans and Backers?

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In recent years, CMON has built a reputation for creating some of the most beloved board games in the industry. Titles like Zombicide , Dune , Cyberpunk 2077 , Cthulhu: Death May Die , Arcadia Quest and Marvel United have garnered a dedicated fanbase, many of whom have supported these games through Kickstarter campaigns and retail purchases. However, CMON's recent decision to make exclusive content for these games available only at San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) has sparked significant outrage among its loyal supporters. The Exclusivity Issue At the heart of the controversy are the exclusive expansions and content for Zombicide: White Death, Cthulhu: Death May Die, and Marvel United. These exclusives include: Zombicide: White Death TMNT Expansion: Featuring comics and Rocksteady and Bebop miniatures for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles expansion. This expansion is only available at SDCC, but was highly requested by backers during the entire campaign. Godzilla Expansion for Cthulhu: D
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Quick Ratings: @Marvel Ultimates, Wolverine Max, X-Factor, Astonishing X-Men

Ultimate Comics Ultimates #21 CoverWolverine MAX #4 CoverAstonishing X-Men #59 CoverX-Factor #252 Cover

Here are today's "Quick Ratings". Included are Marvel's; Ultimate Comics Ultimates #21, Wolverine MAX #4, X-Factor #252 and Astonishing X-Men #59. 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


Ultimate Comics Ultimates #21 - Reconstruction, Part 3 of 6


DINOBOT WAR! GRIMLOCK leads the DINOBOTS against SHOCKWAVE's troops-and the results won't be pretty! With SWOOP under SER-KET's control, it's an all-or-nothing battle of DINOBOT versus PREDACON-with the fate of CYBERTRON hanging on every punch, blast, jab, and bite! Don't miss the senses-shattering conclusion to this mind-blowing miniseries!

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Cover & Solicit 2/5
Art, Colors & Inking 3/5
Layout & Flow 4/5
Story 4/5
Verdict 3.4


Wolverine MAX #4 - Permanent Rage Chapter Four


Creed and Logan are on the run, with Logan framed for Creed's vicious acts! The truth about what, exactly, happened on that plane is finally revealed.

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

X-Factor #252 - Hell On Earth War Part Three


Familiar faces will return as the HELL ON EARTH WAR reaches a fever pitch, the first of whom is Strong Guy! And he has a bone to pick with his former teammates...

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Cover & Solicit 3/5
Art, Colors & Inking 3/5
Layout & Flow 4/5
Story 3/5
Verdict 3.1

Astonishing X-Men #59


Back from their honeymoon, Northstar and Kyle face a threat at home...

 ...while Northstar faces another threat all on his own!

 And deep in space, something is coming that might literally tear the team apart!

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Cover & Solicit 2/5
Art, Colors & Inking 2/5
Layout & Flow 4/5
Story 2/5
Verdict 2.3

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