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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: @IDWPublishing Transformers: Monstrosity, Transformers: Spotlight Hoist, Transformers: MtMtE


Here are today's "Quick Ratings". Included are IDW's; Transformers: Monstrosity #5 & 6, Transformers: Spotlight: Hoist #1, Transformers: More than Meets the Eye #16. 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


The Transformers: Monstrosity #5 - Chapter 5: Fallout


12 CHAPTER DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE SERIES! CONSEQUENCES! After last issue's explosive climax, OPTIMUS PRIME struggles to hold together a CYBERTRON wracked by not just war, but by the slow death of energy starvation... Plus: MEGATRON uncovers the secret history of JUNKION!

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Cover & Solicit 5/5
Art, Colors & Inking 4/5
Layout & Flow 4/5
Story 5/5
Verdict 4.6 - (Buy The Transformers: Monstrosity #1)


The Transformers Spotlight: Hoist #1 - The Waiting Game


FACE OFF! HOIST has always managed to fade into the background: until now. Trapped on an alien planet with a narcissist, half a scientist and a creature that may or may not turn into a catapult, the Lost Light's mild-mannered maintenance engineer must confront the five most dangerous DECEPTICONS ever.


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Cover & Solicit 4/5
Art, Colors & Inking 4/5
Layout & Flow 4/5
Story 4/5
Verdict 4 - (Buy The Transformers Spotlight: Hoist #1)

The Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye #16 - The Gloaming


AFTERMATH! The battle for the Lost Light is over. As the survivors bury the dead, one Autobot begins a secret journey that will change everything. This special issue marks the beginning of "Remain in Light"-the game-changing finale to the first More Than Meets The Eye mega-story arc!

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Cover & Solicit 4/5
Art, Colors & Inking 4/5
Layout & Flow 4/5
Story 4/5
Verdict 4 - (Buy The Transformers: More than Meets the Eye #16)

The Transformers: Monstrosity #6 - Chapter 6: Underworld


12 CHAPTER DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE SERIES! MONSTERS RISING! JETFIRE and the Autobots are confronted by horrifying creatures from deep below Cybertron-fueled by a terrifying new form of energon! Plus: the origin of the DINOBOTS is revealed!

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Cover & Solicit 4/5
Art, Colors & Inking 3/5
Layout & Flow 5/5
Story 5/5
Verdict 4.3 - (Buy The Transformers: Monstrosity #1)

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