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Introducing Cranky Kraken Games - Monsters on Board Second Edition Leads the New Publisher’s Lineup

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Founded by lead designer Ivo Neskovic, the independent publisher brings a redesigned edition of the monster-themed strategy game to Kickstarter early 2027. 28 October 2026 — Cranky Kraken Games, a new independent tabletop publisher founded by game designer and digital studio co-founder Ivo Neskovic, today announces its debut with Monsters on Board: Second Edition . Coming to Kickstarter early 2027, the game combines dice drafting, interconnected actions and rival monster parties in a redesigned edition shaped by years of play and feedback. Following the return of the game’s publishing rights to its designers, Monsters on Board enters a new chapter under the publisher founded by its lead designer. It is the first announced release in a broader lineup of games currently in development at Cranky Kraken Games. Welcome Back to Startleton It’s Halloween night, and the Grim Lords are hosting rival monster balls. The essential ingredient is Spook Juice, distilled from human fear, and Startleto...
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Quick Ratings: @DCComics Watchmen, Deathstroke, & Legion

Before Watchmen: Nite Owl #4 Cover

Here are today's "Quick Ratings". Included are DC's New 52 Deathstroke #16 - To Kill the Unkillable Man, Legion Lost #16 - Last Stand, and Before Watchmen: Nite Owl #4 - From One Nite Owl to Another. 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

Before Watchmen: Nite Owl #4 - From One Nite Owl to Another


“Let it burn...”

 And don’t miss the latest chapter of the “Crimson Corsair” backup feature from writer/artist JOHN HIGGINS!

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Cover & Solicit 4/5

Art, Colors & Inking 3/5

Layout & Flow 3/5

Story 3/5

Verdict 3.1


Deathstroke #16 - To Kill the Unkillable Man


The sins of the father come back to haunt Slade — now, tremble before the might of Jericho!


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Rating


Cover & Solicit 3/5

Art, Colors & Inking 4/5

Layout & Flow 4/5

Story 4/5

Verdict 3.9


Legion Lost #16 - Last Stand


Superboy and The Ravagers guest-star!


In order to save billions of lives, the Lost Legionnaires must decide if they are willing to sacrifice millions when they detonate a bomb that will destroy the alien machine from Daggor!


Plus, more on the origin of Harvest!


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Rating


Cover & Solicit 3/5

Art, Colors & Inking 4/5

Layout & Flow 4/5

Story 4/5

Verdict 3.9


Pre-Order Before Watchmen Nite Owl/Dr Manhattan Deluxe HC (Save 20%)
Purchase Deathstroke #16
Pre-Order Legion Lost TPB Vol. 2 The Culling (Save 20%)

Purchase Before Watchmen Nite Owl #4
Purchase Deathstroke #16
Purchase Legion Lost #16

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