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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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Massive Quick Ratings Part 1; @IDWPublishing




I got a lot of reading done during my vacation, but very little done in the way of blogging. To catch up I'm going to post some "Massive" Quick Ratings. Instead of my normal 4 reviews, I will be doing 12 at a time. Here are today's "Quick Ratings". Included are IDW's; Judge Dredd: Year One #1, Star Trek Countdown to Darkness #3, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #20, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Secret History of the Foot Clan #4, The Transformers: Monstrosity #3, The Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye #15, Doctor Who #7, Judge Dredd #5, Star Trek #19, The Transformers: Robots in Disguise #15, Vitriol the Hunter #2, & G.I. Joe Special Missions #2. 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


Judge Dredd: Year One #1 - The Long Hard Road Part 1: All the Young Juves, Carry the News

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Rating - 3.1


Star Trek Countdown to Darkness #3

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Rating - 4


Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #20

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Rating - 4


Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Secret History of the Foot Clan #4

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Rating - 4.4


The Transformers: Monstrosity #3 - Chapter 3: Faces of Darkness

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Rating - 3.9


The Transformers: More than Meets the Eye #15 - Under Cold Blue Stars

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Rating - 4.3


Doctor Who #7 - Space Oddity, Part 1 of 2

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Rating - 4.1


Judge Dredd #5 - The Long Fail; The Brains of the Outfit

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Rating - 3.6


Star Trek #19

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Rating - 4.1


The Transformers: Robots in Disguise #15 - Plan For Everything

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Rating - 4.6


Vitriol the Hunter #2

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Rating - 3.9


G.I. Joe Special Missions #2

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Rating - 4.6


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