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Independent superhero comics often struggle to distinguish themselves in a marketplace crowded with larger-than-life heroes and…

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The second issue of Global G-Men wastes no time proving that the debut was no fluke.…

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Review: The First Guard #2

Independent superhero comics often wear their influences on their sleeves, but the best of them use…

Review: Simon N. Kirby: The Agent #12

Independent superhero comics often struggle with scale. Many can deliver exciting action, while others focus on…

Stunning game quality really enhances the play experience

Talk about upgrading a game. Rushi, from designer Danny Zondervan, began life as a card game…

Dethklok Conquers San Diego (a concert review)

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Escape

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RICH REVIEWS: Battle Beast # 9

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RICH REVIEWS: Birding Is My Favorite Video Game

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WAYNE’S WORLDS: Smaller Does Sell!

DC Compact Comics, according to many local comics shops, are selling very well, and seem very…

RAID: THREE

Published in 2019 by RAID Studio, RAID: 3 continues the anthology tradition established by the previous…

RAID: TWO

Published in 2019 by RAID Studio, RAID: TWO continues the anthology series spotlighting artists and storytellers…

REVIEW CORNER: Rafael Garcia: Henchman # 1

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RAID: ONE

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RICH REVIEWS: The Art of Star Trek: Lower Decks

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RICH REVIEWS: Something is Killing the Children # 47

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Solo board games can sometimes feel a little thin, more like brief distractions or time fillers…

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WAYNE’S WORLD: Belated Happy 50th to Marvel’s Eternals!

An important celebratory comic was released on Wednesday, April 1, and it recognized the 50th anniversary…

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It has been a surprisingly strong year for first-time plays at The Meeple Guild table, and…

Not a new concept but well-executed

Choconnect turned out to be a genuinely pleasant surprise for a couple of us at The…

Rolling cube to collect tiles fine family fun

There seems to be a growing trend of board games built around a standout “gimmick” mechanic,…

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