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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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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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