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The second game in the acclaimed Storyfold series brings players to Sun Haven for a solo narrative mystery of family, secrets, and a town that never lets go. Kelowna, British Columbia — Open Owl Studios today announced Storyfold: Buried Truths , the second title in its innovative Storyfold series of solo narrative adventure games. The highly anticipated tabletop game is officially coming to Kickstarter in November 2026 . The Mystery of Sun Haven Declan swore he'd never go back to Sun Haven. Then his father died, and the case files hidden in his desk followed him home. Some things you don't choose — you just inherit them. Teaming up with local journalist Naomi, Declan digs into his father's unfinished work, a trail of unauthorized investigations that ends with a body at the Triple J Ranch. The town he left without looking back is the one place he can't outrun. A Collaborative Design Storyfold: Buried Truths is being designed by Open Owl Stud...
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Quick Reviews: @DarkHorseComics B.P.R.D., Hellboy, & Star Wars

B.P.R.D. Hell on Earth #1 CoverHellboy in Hell #2 CoverStar Wars Purge #2 Cover

As I mentioned last week I'm still trying to catch up on reading so here's my next batch of "Quick Reviews". Today's are Dark Horse's B.P.R.D.: Hell on Earth - The Transformation of J.H. O'Donnell #1 - One-Shot, Hellboy in Hell #2 - Pandemonium, Star Wars: Purge - The Tyrant’s Fist #2 - Part 2 of 2, and B.P.R.D.: Hell on Earth - The Return of the Master #1 - Part 1 of 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

B.P.R.D.: Hell on Earth - The Transformation of J.H. O'Donnell #1 - One-Shot


B.P.R.D. Hell on Earth O'Donnell One-Shot Cover
Twenty-four years ago, Hellboy took mild-mannered Professor O’Donnell to the secret library of a recently dead necromancer. Since that day, O’Donnell has been the Bureau’s expert on the powerful ancient forces intent on ending the age of man. Find out what O’Donnell saw in this supernatural thrill ride.

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Cover & Solicit 4/5

Art, Colors & Inking 2/5

Layout & Flow 4/5

Story 3/5

Verdict 3


Hellboy in Hell #2 - Pandemonium


In Pandemonium, the dead wait for Hellboy to claim his throne, but is he interested . . .?


Mike Mignola returns to draw Hellboy’s ongoing story for the first time since Conqueror Worm. It’s a story only Mignola could tell, as more of Hellboy’s secrets are revealed.


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Cover & Solicit 2/5

Art, Colors & Inking 2/5

Layout & Flow 4/5

Story 3/5

Verdict 2.7


Star Wars: Purge - The Tyrant’s Fist #2 - Part 2 of 2


Darth Vader, hand of the new Galactic Empire, must find a new way to dominate the rebellious natives. Simple force won’t work on these people; Vader must carve out the heart of their pride, and fill the hollow that is left behind with fear and obedience to the Empire. But one Jedi blocks the path to power.


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Rating


Cover & Solicit 4/5

Art, Colors & Inking 3/5

Layout & Flow 3/5

Story 3/5

Verdict 3.1


B.P.R.D.: Hell on Earth - The Return of the Master #1 - Part 1 of 5


In the Scottish Highlands, a rogue scientist who escaped the bloody massacre in B.P.R.D. Hell on Earth: Russia assembles a paranormal cult bent on world destruction. Can the B.P.R.D. hunt down this group in time, or will demons be released into a world already teetering on the edge of apocalypse?


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Cover & Solicit 4/5

Art, Colors & Inking 4/5

Layout & Flow 4/5

Story 4/5

Verdict 4

Purchase B.P.R.D. Hell on Earth: The Transformation of J. H. O'Donnell (Mike Mignola Variant)
Purchase Hellboy in Hell #2
Purchase Star Wars: Purge - The Tyrant’s Fist #2
Purchase B.P.R.D.: Hell on Earth - The Return of the Master #1
Purchase B.P.R.D.: Hell on Earth - The Return of the Master #1 (Mike Mignola Variant)
Purchase BPRD Hell on Earth: The Transformation of J.H. O'Donnell #1
Purchase Hellboy in Hell #2
Purchase Star Wars Purge Tyrants Fist #2
Purchase B.P.R.D.: Hell on Earth The Return of the Master #1

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