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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 Star Wars: Dark Times; Ninth Assassin; Legacy, Lobster Johnson



Here are today's Quick Ratings for Dark Horse Comics'; Star Wars: Dark Times- A Spark Remains #1, Star Wars: Darth Vader and the Ninth Assassin, Lobster Johnson: A Scent of Lotus #1, and Star Wars: Legacy #3. 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


Star Wars: Dark Times - A Spark Remains #1 - Part 1


Reunited with the ragtag crew of the Uhumele, Jedi Dass Jennir is surprised to find them plotting with another Jedi to take down the iron fist of the new Galactic Empire—Darth Vader himself! Having only just found love and a reason to live, Jennir is reluctant to join—but their plan may be too good to pass up . . .


Artist Doug Wheatley returns!

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Cover & Solicit 4/5
Art, Colors & Inking 4/5
Layout & Flow 4/5
Story 4/5
Verdict 4 - (Buy Star Wars: Dark Times - A Spark Remains #1) SAVE 10%


Star Wars: Darth Vader And The Ninth Assassin #4 - Part Four


In the ruins of an ancient moon, Darth Vader encounters an evil people with a dark prophecy and a powerful weapon. They are a threat to the Empire and Vader will force them to serve—or crush them all! Meanwhile, the assassin hunting Vader still lurks . . .


Tim Siedell (@badbanana) has one of Time’s 140 Best Twitter Feeds and over 600,000 followers!


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 Cover & Solicit 5/5
Art, Colors & Inking 4/5
Layout & Flow 3/5
Story 3/5
Verdict 3.6 - (Buy Star Wars: Darth Vader and the Ninth Assassin #4) SAVE 10%

Lobster Johnson: A Scent of Lotus #1 - Part 1 of 2


A series of brutal Chinatown murders sets off a manhunt for an Imperial Japanese agent even the Tong are afraid to kill. The Crimson Lotus, first introduced in B.P.R.D.: The Dead in 2005, finally stands revealed!

 Essential ties to B.P.R.D. Plague of Frogs!

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Cover & Solicit 3/5
Art, Colors & Inking 3/5
Layout & Flow 3/5
Story 4/5
Verdict 3.4 - (Buy Lobster Johnson: A Scent of Lotus #1) SAVE 25%

Star Wars: Legacy #5 - Prisoner Of The Floating World; Part Five


The bad news: Ania Solo and her friends are on a planetoid that’s on a collision course with a huge space station. The worse news: a mad Sith warrior stands between them and escape!

 Imminent fiery destruction, or white-hot dismemberment by lightsaber? Some days there are just no good choices!

 Action-packed conclusion of the first arc!

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Cover & Solicit 3/5
Art, Colors & Inking 3/5
Layout & Flow 3/5
Story 3/5
Verdict 3 - (Buy Star Wars Legacy #5) SAVE 10%

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