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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 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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