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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 Suicide Squad, Superboy, Threshold, & Action Comics

Suicide Squad #17 CoverSuperboy #17 CoverThreshold #2 CoverAction Comics #17 Cover

Here are today's "Quick Ratings". Included are DC's; Suicide Squad #17, Superboy #17, Threshold #2, and Action Comics #17. 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


Suicide Squad #17 - Bad Moon Rising


A dangerous surprise from Yo-Yo’s past awaits the Squad.


And a familiar face returns, against all odds!

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Cover & Solicit 4/5
Art, Colors & Inking 4/5
Layout & Flow 5/5
Story 4/5
Verdict 4.1


Superboy #17 - Lost Cause


The startling conclusion of “H’EL ON EARTH”!


Superboy faces off against the Herald of the Oracle!

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Cover & Solicit 4/5
Art, Colors & Inking 4/5
Layout & Flow 4/5
Story 4/5
Verdict 4


Threshold #2 - A Star is Born; Crime with Orange


It’s renegade Green Lantern JEDIAH CAUL against BLUE BEETLE! But what is poor Jaime doing stranded in the wildest corners of outer space, anyway?

 And in the Larfleeze backup story, the hunt is on for Larfleeze’s stolen power battery — but the clock is ticking on his ring’s charge!

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Cover & Solicit 3/5
Art, Colors & Inking 3/5
Layout & Flow 3/5
Story 3/5
Verdict 3

Action Comics #17 - Superman And The Fiend From Dimension 5; Goodbye


In the penultimate chapter to writer Grant Morrison's critically acclaimed run, the Man of Steel faces one of his greatest opponents yet and prepares for a battle that spans not only time and space but imagination itself!

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Cover & Solicit 3/5
Art, Colors & Inking 4/5
Layout & Flow 1/5
Story 2/5
Verdict 2.3

Purchase Suicide Squad #17
Purchase Superboy #17
Purchase Threshold #2
Purchase Action Comics #17

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