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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: @DarkHorseComics Akaneiro, Amala's Blade, BPRD, Abe Sapien


Here are today's Quick Ratings for Dark Horse Comics'; Akaneiro #3, Amala's Blade #4, B.P.R.D.: Vampire #5, and Abe Sapien #5. 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


Akaneiro #3 - Part 3 of 3; The Path of Cloak and Wolf


Kani, a brave but inexperienced young huntress, uncovers a cunning plot by the demonic yokai, forcing her to make a decision that will shape her destiny—and that of her entire world!


Based on the hot new game by American McGee’s Spicy Horse Games!


The startling conclusion!

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Cover & Solicit 4/5
Art, Colors & Inking 2/5
Layout & Flow 5/5
Story 5/5
Verdict 4 - (Pre-Order Akaneiro HC) SAVE 20%


Amala's Blade #4


Master assassin Amala uncovers Prince Markos' plan to reignite civil war between Modifiers and Purifiers! Can she stem the tides of war? What is the deadly secret her mother carries? And will Amala face her long-lost destiny?


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 Cover & Solicit 3/5
Art, Colors & Inking 3/5
Layout & Flow 5/5
Story 4/5
Verdict 3.7 - (Pre-Order Amala's Blade: Spirits of Naamaron TPB) SAVE 20%

B.P.R.D.: Vampire #5


After the bloody encounter in the woods, only Professor Bruttenholm himself can put an end to this vampire hunt and get to the bottom of the mystery of the undead ofeský Krumlov.

 A direct sequel to the critically acclaimed B.P.R.D.: 1948!

 From the Eisner Award-winning creators of Daytripper—Gabriel Bá and Fábio Moon!

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Cover & Solicit 3/5
Art, Colors & Inking 3/5
Layout & Flow 4/5
Story 4/5
Verdict 3.6 - (Pre-Order B.P.R.D.: Vampire TPB) SAVE 20%

Abe Sapien #5 - The New Race of Man, Part 2


After a half-eaten body washes ashore, a small cult suspects the hungry killer may be Abe, who flees to the Salton Sea only to confront a dangerous Ogdru Hem larva.

 Max Fiumara (B.P.R.D.: 1948) takes on Abe!

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Cover & Solicit 3/5
Art, Colors & Inking 3/5
Layout & Flow 5/5
Story 4/5
Verdict 3.7 - (Pre-Order Abe Sapien Volume 3: Dark and Terrible and the New Race of Man TPB) SAVE 20%

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