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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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Double Quick Ratings: @DCComics Astro City, Katana, Suicide Squad, He-Man, Pandora, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Flash


Here are today's Double Quick Ratings for DC's; Astro City #3, Katana #7, Suicide Squad #23, He-Man and the Masters of the Universe #5, Pandora #3, Wonder Woman #23, Aquaman #23, and The Flash #23. 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


Astro City #3 - Mistakes


In the midst of all-out battle between Honor Guard and the Skullcrushers in the mountains of Ecuador, we see the human cost, as HG support staff member Marella Cowper wades into the middle of it. Why is she there? What will she find? And why does she consider it all her fault? The award winning ASTRO CITY continues to explore life in a superhuman world. Featuring the second half of a diptych cover by Alex Ross.

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 Cover & Solicit 3/5
Art, Colors & Inking 3/5
Layout & Flow 4/5
Story 3/5
Verdict 3.1 - (Buy Astro City #3) SAVE 20%


Katana #7 - What Happened That Night?


It’s a bizarre love triangle when Katana is torn between her dead husband’s soul and his murderer, Sickle!


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 Cover & Solicit 3/5
Art, Colors & Inking 3/5
Layout & Flow 2/5
Story 3/5
Verdict 2.9 - (Buy Katana #7) SAVE 10%

Suicide Squad #23 - Slash 'N' Burn


Suicide Squad is sent on a mission to take down a dictator who is planning to create his own metahuman army. But what the Squad doesn't know is that he already has a batch of super-powered soldiers ready to defend him—cue the mayhem! Plus, the true nature of Waller’s new deal with the team is revealed!

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 Cover & Solicit 3/5
Art, Colors & Inking 4/5
Layout & Flow 4/5
Story 4/5
Verdict 3.9 - (Buy Suicide Squad #23) SAVE 20%

He-Man and the Masters of the Universe #5 - Once Upon A Time


Despara’s origin revealed! Plus, Hordak tells a shocking story that will change her world forever!

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Cover & Solicit 4/5
Art, Colors & Inking 3/5
Layout & Flow 4/5
Story 5/5
Verdict 4.7 - (Buy He-Man and the Masters of the Universe #5) SAVE 10%

Trinity of Sin: Pandora #3 - Kick the Flood


A “Trinity War” tie-in! As both the heroes and the villains continue to hunt Pandora down, she makes a crucial decision involving the Seven Deadly Sins, one that will affect the entire world…

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 Cover & Solicit 3/5
Art, Colors & Inking 4/5
Layout & Flow 4/5
Story 5/5
Verdict 4.3 - (Buy Trinity of Sin Pandora #3) SAVE 10%


Wonder Woman #23 - God Down


Wonder Woman had no choice but to abandon London to the bloodthirsty First Born—but now it’s time to take the city back! If Diana is truly War’s greatest student, then now is the time to prove it!


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 Cover & Solicit 3/5
Art, Colors & Inking 3/5
Layout & Flow 5/5
Story 5/5
Verdict 4.1 - (Buy Wonder Woman #23) SAVE 10%

Aquaman #23 - Death of a King, Chapter Five: Dead End


The critically acclaimed adventures of Aquaman continue! “DEATH OF A KING” comes to a shocking conclusion as Aquaman is forced to fight alongside Mera’s husband Nereus to defend Atlantis from the Dead King—the first King of Atlantis and rightful ruler of the Seven Seas! But what does the Scavenger and his army have to do with this attack? And what dark secret will send Aquaman off on a quest to uncover the truth behind himself and Atlantis?

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 Cover & Solicit 3/5
Art, Colors & Inking 4/5
Layout & Flow 5/5
Story 4/5
Verdict 4 - (Buy Aquaman #23) SAVE 10%

The Flash #23 - Reverse, Part 4


The Flash makes a desperate play to save Iris from Reverse-Flash—and you can’t be sure who will be left standing by this issue’s end!

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Cover & Solicit 4/5
Art, Colors & Inking 4/5
Layout & Flow 5/5
Story 5/5
Verdict 4.6 - (Buy The Flash #23) SAVE 10%

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