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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's Judge Dredd, TMNT, Transformers Monstrosity, Transformers RiD


Here are today's Quick Ratings. Included are IDW's; Judge Dredd #7, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Villains Micro-Series #2, The Transformers: Monstrosity #7, and The Transformers: Robots in Disguise #17. If you have any questions about my rating or want to discuss anything just leave me a comment.
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Judge Dredd #7 - The Long Fail, Pt. 3; The Cloners Always Ring 2X


Deadly technology glitches continue to plague Mega-City One, and Judge Dredd has been targeted for assassination by one of his own! But Dredd continues to investigate and realizes that the machines aren't just trying to ruin humanity's day. They're part of a much larger plot to hijack our very souls...

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Cover & Solicit 3/5
Art, Colors & Inking 3/5
Layout & Flow 4/5
Story 3/5
Verdict 3.1 - (Buy Judge Dredd #7) SAVE 10%


Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Villains Micro-Series #2 - Baxter


Baxter Stockman is busy working for Krang on the Technodrome... or so it appears. Little does Krang know that Baxter has secretly been working on his own project that is both mutant AND machine! But when creation turns on creator, Baxter's trademark smugness might be in short supply! Will Baxter come up with a plan B in time to save himself... and the world?

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 Cover & Solicit 4/5
Art, Colors & Inking 3/5
Layout & Flow 5/5
Story 4/5
Verdict 3.9 - (Buy Teenage Mutant Ninja Turltes Villain Micro-Series #2) SAVE 20%

The Transformers: Monstrosity #7 - Chapter 7: Prey


12 CHAPTER DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE SERIES! BATTLE OF JUNKION! MEGATRON is under attack-by his own Decepticons! With everything at stake, he makes a fateful decision --and brutal final combat ensues!

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Cover & Solicit 3/5
Art, Colors & Inking 3/5
Layout & Flow 4/5
Story 5/5
Verdict 4 - (Buy The Transformers: Monstrosity #3) SAVE 10%

The Transformers: Robots in Disguise #17 - Dark Cybertron Prelude; Shockwaves


SHOCKWAVES! The fate of Cybertron is sealed-but what is the DECEPTICON scientist called SHOCKWAVE planning? After the stunning revelations in MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE, learn the origin of the one-eyed, gun-handed master of machinations... and the countdown begins for the biggest TRANSFORMERS event in comic book history.

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Cover & Solicit 3/5
Art, Colors & Inking 3/5
Layout & Flow 4/5
Story 5/5
Verdict 4 - (Buy The Transformers: Robots in Disguise #17) SAVE 25%

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