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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: @IDWPublishing G.I. Joe, The High Ways, Judge Dredd: Year One, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles


Here are today's "Quick Ratings". Included are IDW's; G.I. Joe #3, The High Ways #4, Judge Dredd: Year One #2, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #21. 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


G.I. Joe #3 - Homefront, Part 3 of 5


CHOOSE YOUR PATH! You become DUKE, leader of the G.I. JOE team, as he begins his journey to become a Real American Hero! You make the life or death decisions! Or-is Duke just being tortured horrifically at the hands of the Baroness, and this is way of dealing with it-a never-ending branching series of "Might Have Beens?" Or... is it both?

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Cover & Solicit 3/5
Art, Colors & Inking 4/5
Layout & Flow 5/5
Story 5/5
Verdict 4.4


The High Ways #4 - Catch A Falling Star


Many secrets hide in the asteroid belt, and our crew have just found themselves thrust into the biggest one of all. Questions will be answered-but some of those answers may turn out to be questions of their own!


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Cover & Solicit 3/5
Art, Colors & Inking 2/5
Layout & Flow 3/5
Story 3/5
Verdict 2.7

Judge Dredd: Year One #2 - The Long Hard Road Part 2: Turn On, Tune In, Bug Out


When juves across sector start manifesting psychic abilities, Dredd must team up for the first time with Psi-Division to combat the spreading chaos. But just what is causing the psi-outbreaks as it crosses the dimensions-and what does it have in store for Mega-City One?

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Cover & Solicit 2/5
Art, Colors & Inking 3/5
Layout & Flow 2/5
Story 3/5
Verdict 2.7

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #21


In this special issue drawn by TMNT co-creator Kevin Eastman, the Turtles have struggled to survive against unstoppable enemies and impossible odds. The time has come for the next stage of their training to begin. The lesson turns deadly, though, when a mysterious new opponent arrives and teaches the Turtles they have MUCH left to learn!

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Cover & Solicit 2/5
Art, Colors & Inking 2/5
Layout & Flow 4/5
Story 5/5
Verdict 3.6

Purchase G.I. Joe #3
Purchase The High Ways #4
Pre-Order Judge Dredd Year One TPB (Save 20%)
Purchase Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #21

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