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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 Doctor Who, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, TMNT


Here are today's Quick Ratings for IDW Publishing's; Doctor Who: Prisoners of Time #6, Judge Dredd #8, Star Trek #22, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #23. 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


Doctor Who: Prisoners of Time #6 - Chapter Six


Our yearlong celebration of Doctor Who's 50th anniversary continues! Mmm, I wonder... aha! It is the Sixth Doctor who takes the spotlight in this issue of a 12-part epic adventure featuring all 11 incarnations of the Doctor! As Peri and Frobisher attempt to free the Doctor from an asylum, not one, but two villains are revealed!

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Cover & Solicit 3/5
Art, Colors & Inking 3/5
Layout & Flow 4/5
Story 4/5
Verdict 3.6 - (Buy Doctor Who: Prisoners of Time #6) SAVE 10%


Judge Dredd #8 - The Long Fail Conclusion; Into the Cursed Earth! Chapter 0


Are you sitting down? Do you have any food or liquid in your mouth? We're not trying to get personal. We just don't want you to fall over or choke when we tell you about the shocking conclusion to "The Long Fail"-an arc that will change Dredd and Mega-City One forever!


The criminal masterminds behind the technology glitches have been unmasked, but they've already made their getaway with MC-1's most vital resources into the one place that's out of Dredd's jurisdiction. A literal hell on Earth that doesn't care about no steenkin' judges' badges...

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 Cover & Solicit 3/5
Art, Colors & Inking 3/5
Layout & Flow 4/5
Story 4/5
Verdict 3.6 - (Buy Judge Dredd #8) SAVE 10%

Star Trek #22 - After Darkness, Part 2


The fallout from this summer's blockbuster movie STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS continues here, in the fan-favorite ongoing series overseen by TREK writer/producer Roberto Orci! Kirk and the crew of the Enterprise face a dire new threat rising in the wake of the movie's momentous events!

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Cover & Solicit 3/5
Art, Colors & Inking 3/5
Layout & Flow 5/5
Story 5/5
Verdict 4.1 - (Buy Star Trek #22) SAVE 10%

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #23 - City Fall Part Two


Desperate times call for desperate measures as unexpected alliances take shape. Will the Turtles be able to find the Foot Clan’s HQ in time to stop the next phase of Shredder’s heinous plan? Plus, the return of the witch Kitsune! What ancient evil will she unleash? One Turtle is about to find out!

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Cover & Solicit 5/5
Art, Colors & Inking 4/5
Layout & Flow 4/5
Story 5/5
Verdict 4.6 - (Pre-Order Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Ongoing TPB Vol. 6 City Fall Pt 1) SAVE 20%

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