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Gears of War The Card Game by Steamforged Games Coming Soon

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Steamforged Games announced in 2020 that they were teaming up with Xbox Game Studios and The Coalition to bring gamers Gears of War: The Card Game. Today they revealed the game will officially be released in 2023. Little has been revealed about the game beyond to teaser images of the new cards, and three colored decks hinting at separate factions. Description Gears of War: The Card Game offers an immersive way to enjoy Gears of War in a brand new format. In this story-driven campaign style game, the decisions you make in each narrative scenario have serious consequences on the battlefield in those that follow. Strike at the right moment, making your cards work together, fight together, and stand together and, if necessary, die together. Choose how to develop your force as you play through unique narrative scenarios, each with their own objective and terrain layout. Each win or loss will affect the contents of your deck in the next scenario, allowing success or failure to impact your ex
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Quick Ratings: @DarkHorseComics BPRD Hell on Earth, Star Wars Ninth Assassin, Akaneiro, Deep Sea


Here are today's "Quick Ratings". Included are Dark Horse Comics'; B.P.R.D.: Hell on Earth #107, Star Wars: Darth Vader and The Ninth Assassin #2, Akaneiro #1, and The Deep Sea #1. 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


B.P.R.D. Hell On Earth #107 - The Wasteland, Part 1 of 3


Johann leads a B.P.R.D. team on a rescue mission in Chicago to locate the group of agents lost in B.P.R.D. Hell on Earth: The Abyss of Time. What they find is a devastated city, full of giant Ogdru Hem, and a flood of humans transformed into monsters.


Art by Laurence Campbell (Marvel Universe vs. Wolverine, Punisher MAX).


Cover by Dave Johnson (100 Bullets).


Cowritten by Mike Mignola!

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Cover & Solicit 3/5
Art, Colors & Inking 3/5
Layout & Flow 4/5
Story 3/5
Verdict 3.1 - (Buy B.P.R.D.: Hell on Earth #107)


Star Wars: Darth Vader And The Ninth Assassin #2


An unknown enemy obliterates a star destroyer. An attempt is made on the life of the Emperor. A new evil has made itself known in the galaxy, and Darth Vader is going to find it and crush it. But beware, warns the Emperor, this new adversary appears to wield a sorcery very old and very dark.


All-new series starring Darth Vader!


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Cover & Solicit 3/5
Art, Colors & Inking 4/5
Layout & Flow 5/5
Story 4/5
Verdict 4 - (Buy Star Wars: Darth Vader and The Ninth Assassin)

Akaneiro #1 - The Path of Cloak and Wolf


From the brilliant imagination of video game auteur American McGee comes a dazzling reenvisioning of Red Riding Hood set in the wondrous world of Japanese folklore! Justin Aclin and Vasilis Lolos take Kani a young woman torn between two cultures on an epic adventure battling devious yokai for the fate of her world!

 Based on the hot new game by American McGee’s Spicy Horse Games!

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Cover & Solicit 4/5
Art, Colors & Inking 2/5
Layout & Flow 4/5
Story 3/5
Verdict 3 - (Buy Akaneiro #1)

The Deep Sea #1 - One-Shot


Paul Barry’s obsession with the ocean took a turn when his crew’s vessel was lost in a deep sea descent mission—with his crew inside. Fifty-five years later, with the recovery of the ship, Paul is about to discover the horrific mysteries of time and the abyss. From the pages of Dark Horse Presents.

 By acclaimed writers Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray (Creator-Owned Heroes, Jonah Hex).

 From Wonder Woman artist Tony Akins!

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Rating


Cover & Solicit 4/5
Art, Colors & Inking 4/5
Layout & Flow 5/5
Story 5/5
Verdict 4.6 - (Buy The Deep Sea One-Shot)

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