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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-Treme X-Men, Avengers, Cable & X-Force, Captain America

X-Treme X-Men #12 CoverAvengers #8 CoverCaptain America #5 Cover

Here are today's "Quick Ratings". Included are Marvel's; X-Treme X-Men #12, Avengers #8, Cable and X-Froce #6, and Captain America #5. 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-Treme X-Men #12


With reality pulling apart and their Xavier driven mad, the team scrambles to find the tear between dimensions and repair it before it's too late.


But without their Xavier, they're unprepared for the threat that awaits them.

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Rating


Cover & Solicit 3/5
Art, Colors & Inking 3/5
Layout & Flow 4/5
Story 4/5
Verdict 3.6


Avengers #8 - Starbranded


"SYSTEM FAILURE"


The Avengers face off against the World Breaker.


Discover the imminent threat to the Avengers World.


Watch as we get our first hints as the hidden connections between the events of Avengers and New Avengers.


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Rating


Cover & Solicit 4/5
Art, Colors & Inking 4/5
Layout & Flow 5/5
Story 4/5
Verdict 4.1

Cable and X-Force #6


A new arc begins! Great jumping on point!

 Cable's team loses a member as Colossus goes to jail.

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Rating


Cover & Solicit 5/5
Art, Colors & Inking 5/5
Layout & Flow 5/5
Story 4/5
Verdict 4.6

Captain America #5 - Castaway in Dimension Z, Chapter Five


THE ODD WAR OF DIMENSION Z BEGINS!

 Zola's terrible experiments on the indigenous creatures give birth to a terrible new foe! No flesh escapes The Patchwork!

 Captain America vs Jet Black, with the fate of Ian in the balance.

 A young Steve Rogers must help his family to survive their worst year of the Great Depression, but how far will he go?

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Rating


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

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