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Terracotta Army by Board&Dice Coming Soon

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  Board&Dice revealed the cover art and additional information about their upcoming game Terracotta Army by designers Przemysław Fornal and Adam Kwapiński, and a solo mode by Dávid Turczi. Terracotta Army is an area majority and worker placement game where players work together to build armies of terracotta statues with the player earning the most victory points being declared the winner. "Emperor Qin Shi Huang has passed away. To protect him in the afterlife, a great army in the form of statues of faithful warriors must be assembled to stand guard in the Emperor's tomb. You will be among those tasked with building this magnificent army. In Terracotta Army, you represent talented craftsmen and artists laboring to build the wondrous assembly of statues." During the game, players collect resources, upgrade their workers, and seek favor with the emperor's advisors. The goal is to play a crucial role in the process of creating the terracotta army, and each player'
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Double Quick Ratings: @Marvel's Daredevil, Defenders, Thor, Spider-Man, Thanos, Thunderbolts, Ultimates, Winter Soldier


I was getting a little behind again so I'm clearing out my backlog, so here's a double dose of today's Quick Ratings. Included are Marvel's; Daredevil: Dark Nights #1, Fearless Defenders #5, Marvel's Thor: The Dark World Prelude #1, Superior Spider-Man #11, Thanos Rising #3, Thunderbolts #10, Ultimate Comics Ultimates #25, and Winter Soldier #19. 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


Daredevil: Dark Nights #1 - Angels Unaware Part One: Whiteout


A gorgeous new series featuring the greatest talents in comics brings you the rest of the Man Without Fear's story


Legendary artist Lee Weeks returns to his favorite hero for "Angels Unaware!"


A blizzard brings New York to a stand still -- and a young patient lies on death's door unless Daredevil can get to him in time!

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 Cover & Solicit 3/5
Art, Colors & Inking 3/5
Layout & Flow 2/5
Story 3/5
Verdict 2.9 - (Buy Daredevil: Dark Times #1) SAVE 20%


Fearless Defenders #5


All the fearless ladies on this cover are actually in this issue!


Plus: Valkyrie v.s. She Hulk!


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 Cover & Solicit 4/5
Art, Colors & Inking 4/5
Layout & Flow 5/5
Story 5/5
Verdict 4.6 - (Buy Fearless Defenders #5) SAVE 10%

Marvel's Thor: The Dark World Prelude #1 - Part 1 of 2


An all-new adventure leading you directly into the upcoming Marvel Studios blockbuster THOR: THE DARK WORLD!

 What happened to your favorite Asgardians between the events of THOR and THE AVENGERS? What comes next? Find out here!

 Thor! Loki! Odin! Heimdall! Jane Foster! Sif! The Warriors Three! All this, brought to you by the powerhouse creative team of writers Craig Kyle (THOR: THE DARK WORLD executive producer) and Christopher Yost (THOR: THE DARK WORLD co-writer) and artist Scot Eaton (CAPTAIN AMERICA)!

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 Cover & Solicit 2/5
Art, Colors & Inking 3/5
Layout & Flow 4/5
Story 4/5
Verdict 3.4 - (Pre-Order Marvels Thor TPB Dark World Prelude) SAVE 20%

Superior Spider-Man #11 - No Escape Part One: A Lock For Every Key


The Spider-Slayer is scheduled for execution and Mayor J. Jonah Jameson is leaving nothing to chance. To ensure that everything goes according to plan, Jameson's called in the one man he can trust to oversee everything-the Superior Spider-Man.

 Since the startling events of Superior Spider-Man #9, will anyone realize that things have changed...?

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Cover & Solicit 3/5
Art, Colors & Inking 4/5
Layout & Flow 4/5
Story 4/5
Verdict 3.9 - (Buy Superior Spider-Man #11) SAVE 10%

Thanos Rising #3


The Mad Titan flees his home in search of true love.


But how many lives will he have to take to find it?


The book so blood-soaked you'll be glad it's a mini-series.

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 Cover & Solicit 4/5
Art, Colors & Inking 4/5
Layout & Flow 4/5
Story 4/5
Verdict 4 - (Pre-Order Thanos Rising TPB) SAVE 20%


Thunderbolts #10 - Contravallation


RED MENACE, parts 5 & 6!


All the secrets are bared, as the TBOLTS conclude their second arc.


Will the team overcome their mistrust to takeout the supplier of gamma-powered Crimson Dynamos?


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 Cover & Solicit 4/5
Art, Colors & Inking 3/5
Layout & Flow 4/5
Story 3/5
Verdict 3.3 - (Buy Thunderbolts #10) SAVE 10%

Ultimate Comics Ultimates #25 - Disassembled Part 1


ULTIMATES DISASSEMBLED BEGINS!!!

 All-new creative team and direction!

 The search for the Infinity Gems brings disaster to the Triskellion's doorstep!

 Is this the end of the Ultimates?

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 Cover & Solicit 3/5
Art, Colors & Inking 4/5
Layout & Flow 4/5
Story 5/5
Verdict 4.3 - (Buy Ultimate Comics Ultimates #25) SAVE 20%

Winter Soldier #19 - It Ends With A Kiss


High above Earth, the ELECTRIC GHOST has set a plan in motion that tears at the very fabric of reality. As the universe threatens to unravel, only THE WINTER SOLDIER can stop it - But does he even want to?

 Writer Jason Latour (Loose Ends, Wolverine) and artist Nic Klein (Dancer, Viking, Doc Savage) bring you the fiery conclusion to THE WINTER SOLDIER'S latest deadly mission!

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Cover & Solicit 2/5
Art, Colors & Inking 3/5
Layout & Flow 3/5
Story 2/5
Verdict 2.4 - (Buy Winter Soldier #19) SAVE 10%

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