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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: @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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