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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 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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