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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 Transformers: Monstrosity, Transformers: Spotlight Hoist, Transformers: MtMtE


Here are today's "Quick Ratings". Included are IDW's; Transformers: Monstrosity #5 & 6, Transformers: Spotlight: Hoist #1, Transformers: More than Meets the Eye #16. 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


The Transformers: Monstrosity #5 - Chapter 5: Fallout


12 CHAPTER DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE SERIES! CONSEQUENCES! After last issue's explosive climax, OPTIMUS PRIME struggles to hold together a CYBERTRON wracked by not just war, but by the slow death of energy starvation... Plus: MEGATRON uncovers the secret history of JUNKION!

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Cover & Solicit 5/5
Art, Colors & Inking 4/5
Layout & Flow 4/5
Story 5/5
Verdict 4.6 - (Buy The Transformers: Monstrosity #1)


The Transformers Spotlight: Hoist #1 - The Waiting Game


FACE OFF! HOIST has always managed to fade into the background: until now. Trapped on an alien planet with a narcissist, half a scientist and a creature that may or may not turn into a catapult, the Lost Light's mild-mannered maintenance engineer must confront the five most dangerous DECEPTICONS ever.


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Cover & Solicit 4/5
Art, Colors & Inking 4/5
Layout & Flow 4/5
Story 4/5
Verdict 4 - (Buy The Transformers Spotlight: Hoist #1)

The Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye #16 - The Gloaming


AFTERMATH! The battle for the Lost Light is over. As the survivors bury the dead, one Autobot begins a secret journey that will change everything. This special issue marks the beginning of "Remain in Light"-the game-changing finale to the first More Than Meets The Eye mega-story arc!

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Cover & Solicit 4/5
Art, Colors & Inking 4/5
Layout & Flow 4/5
Story 4/5
Verdict 4 - (Buy The Transformers: More than Meets the Eye #16)

The Transformers: Monstrosity #6 - Chapter 6: Underworld


12 CHAPTER DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE SERIES! MONSTERS RISING! JETFIRE and the Autobots are confronted by horrifying creatures from deep below Cybertron-fueled by a terrifying new form of energon! Plus: the origin of the DINOBOTS is revealed!

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Cover & Solicit 4/5
Art, Colors & Inking 3/5
Layout & Flow 5/5
Story 5/5
Verdict 4.3 - (Buy The Transformers: Monstrosity #1)

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