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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: @DynamiteComics Battlestar Galactica, @AspenComics Jirni, @ComicsTitan Tank Girl


Here are today's "Quick Ratings". Included are Dynamite's; Battlestar Galactica #1, Aspen's Jirni #2, and Titan Comics' Solid State Tank Girl #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


Battlestar Galactica #1 - Memorial Part 1


2013 marks the 35th anniversary of the original Battlestar Galactica TV series and to celebrate Dynamite is launching a brand new series, written by cosmic supremos, Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning (Legion, Nova, Guardians of the Galaxy)! Set in classic BSG continuity, this series celebrates 35 years of epic space opera when, following a surprise Cylon attack, Adama and the crew of the Galactica are forced to deploy Dr Zee's experimental temporal weapons with unexpected results that leave Apollo and Starbuck lost in time and space in an alternate reality with no Galactica and no way of returning home!

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Cover & Solicit 4/5
Art, Colors & Inking 3/5
Layout & Flow 4/5
Story 4/5
Verdict 3.7 - (Pre-Order Battlestar Galactica TPB Vol. 01 Memorial) SAVE 30%


Jirni #2 - Shadow of A Doubt


Take an incredible JIRNI with Aspen's newest hit series! Discover a whole new world of adventure! As Ara's fortuitous quest continues, her path is shrouded in mystery. Upon arriving in a remote village struggling to survive through desperate times, she discovers someone who might offer answers to the questions that torment her. But as Ara has learned time and again, nothing shall come easy in this unrelenting world. Will she have the strength and courage to venture into the pit of darkness itself to find the truth - not only about her missing mother but about herself as well? After years of preparation, creator JT Krul is ready to take you on a JIRNI unlike any other! Accompanied by the incredible talents of artist Paolo Pantalena and colorist Brett Smith, this is one JIRNI you won't want to miss!


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

Solid State Tank Girl #1 - Part 1; Circumnavigating Booga's Left Bollock; Make Them All Die


Solid State Tank Girl sees the post-modern princess of punk return to face her nastiest nemesis: ANTI-TANK GIRL! Tank Girl, Jet Girl, Booga and Barney are back and on a mission to save their favourite little radio store. Things are going according to plan, too, but somewhere along the line Booga manages to electronically summon the gang's evil counterparts, fronted by the darkest bitch on the planet -- ANTI-TANK GIRL! The fight is to the death, as each gang member draws on their deepest, most screwed-up powers to eliminate their own personal nemesis. Things are about to get very dark, very bloody... and very stupid! The new series has Martin teaming up with debut artist, Warwick Johnson Cadwell.

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Cover & Solicit 2/5
Art, Colors & Inking 1/5
Layout & Flow 2/5
Story 2/5
Verdict 1.7 - (Pre-Order Solid State Tank Girl HC) SAVE 20%

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