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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

Ratings for Comics Released 1-29-2014 Part 2 @DCComics @ShadowlineComic @Marvel


Here are today's ratings for comics released 1-29-2014; Part 2;
  • Earth 2 Annual #2
  • Five Weapons #6
  • The Flash #27
  • Forever Evil A.R.G.U.S. #4
  • The Green Team: Teen Trillionaires #8
  • Guardians of the Galaxy #11
  • Inhumanity #2
  • Justice League Dark #27

Let me know your opinion or if you have any questions and want to discuss anything just leave a comment.

See the Review Rating Overview page for more information on how I rate each comic


Earth 2 Annual #2 - $3.99

The origin of Earth 2's new Batman is revealed. But after he tells his tale, will any of the other heroes trust him again?

Cover & Solicit - 4/5
Art, Colors & Inking - 4/5 - Weighted Double
Layout & Flow - 3/5
Story - 5/5 - Weighted Triple

Verdict - 4.3 (8.5/10)

Five Weapons #6 (Cover A - Robinson) - $3.15

"BACK TO CLASS," Part One Enrique returns to the School of Five Weapons, a place where kids learn the art of assassination. This time everyone knows his true identity as a low-class servant. Everyone knows he can't use a weapon. Everyone accepts Enrique's status, except for one student . . . Tyler, who knows every trick up Enrique's sleeve. This time, school is for revenge! A NEW STORY ARC BEGINS HERE! GREAT JUMPING ON POINT!

Cover & Solicit - 4/5
Art, Colors & Inking - 4/5 - Weighted Double
Layout & Flow - 5/5
Story - 4/5 - Weighted Triple

Verdict - 4.1 (8/10)


Five Weapons #6 6Cover B - Guillory)

Flash #27 - $2.24

Please visit the Things From Another World website for product details.

Cover & Solicit - 4/5
Art, Colors & Inking - 3/5 - Weighted Double
Layout & Flow - 5/5
Story - 4/5 - Weighted Triple

Verdict - 3.9 (8/10)

Forever Evil Argus #4 (of 6) - $2.39

Steve Trevor's quest to learn where the missing heroes are leads him to an unlikely ally-Killer Frost-and to one of his most deadly enemies: Cheetah!

Cover & Solicit - 4/5
Art, Colors & Inking - 4/5 - Weighted Double
Layout & Flow - 4/5
Story - 4/5 - Weighted Triple

Verdict - 4 (8/10)

Green Team Teen Trillionaires #8 - $2.39

FINAL ISSUE Through thick and thin, the Green Team has endured more pain and suffering than any teen trillionaire can withstand. Will this final issue be their breaking point?

Cover & Solicit - 4/5
Art, Colors & Inking - 4/5 - Weighted Double
Layout & Flow - 5/5
Story - 5/5 - Weighted Triple

Verdict - 4.6 (9/10)

Guardians of the Galaxy #11 - $3.59

"The Trial of Jean Grey" The Guardians of the Galaxy get a reminder of Earth when they cross paths with the All-New X-Men during the TRIAL OF JEAN GREY! When an alien race discovers that the original Jean Grey is back on Earth, they decide to hold her accountable for the acts of the Dark Phoenix, and it's up to the Guardians to help the X-Men save her. You won't want to miss the first encounter between two of the biggest franchises in the Marvel U!

Cover & Solicit - 5/5
Art, Colors & Inking - 5/5 - Weighted Double
Layout & Flow - 4/5
Story - 5/5 - Weighted Triple

Verdict - 4.9 (10/10)


Guardians of the Galaxy #11 (Keown Sketch Variant Cover Edition)

Inhumanity #2 - $3.59

INHUMANITY TIE-IN! Nick Bradshaw (WOLVERINE AND THE X-MEN) joins the master of Inhumanity Matt Fraction for a tale of the Inhuman Queen! Medusa's kingdom is destroyed, her king is dead and her people's population just increased exponentially. Everything is different-how can she possibly deal with it all?

Cover & Solicit - 4/5
Art, Colors & Inking - 5/5 - Weighted Double
Layout & Flow - 4/5
Story - 4/5 - Weighted Triple

Verdict - 4.3 (8.5/10)

Justice League Dark #27 - $3.59

Forever Evil: Blight - Part 10 of 18 There is now only one final obstacle John Constantine's ragtag team must vanquish . . . and its name is Blight! Continued in Phantom Stranger #16!

Cover & Solicit - 4/5
Art, Colors & Inking - 4/5 - Weighted Double
Layout & Flow - 4/5
Story - 4/5 - Weighted Triple

Verdict - 4 (8/10)


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