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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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Double Quick Ratings: @IDWPublishing's Transformers, Danger Girl, Doctor Who, Doomsday, GI Joe, Judge Dredd, Star Trek



Here's another double dose of Quick Ratings for IDW Publishing's; The Transformers: Monstrosity #11, The Transformers: Regeneration One #93, Danger Girl: Trinity #4, Doctor Who #11, Doomsday.1 #3, G.I. Joe: The Cobra Files #4, Judge Dredd #9, and Star Trek #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


The Transformers: Monstrosity #11 - Chapter 11: Annihilation


PART 11 OF A 12 CHAPTER DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE SERIES!

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Cover & Solicit 4/5
Art, Colors & Inking 3/5
Layout & Flow 5/5
Story 4/5
Verdict 3.7 - (Buy The Transformers: Monstrosity #4) SAVE 10%


The Transformers: Regeneration One #93 - Destiny Part Three


BATTLETIDE! Opposing factions and forces meet head on, as the battle for Cybertron (and indeed the future) begins in earnest. BLUDGEON, SOUNDWAVE, GALVATRON, STARSCREAM, and-caught in the middle-the Autobots, most crucially their greatest warrior ULTRA MAGNUS! And HOT ROD meets his maker. Literally.

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 Cover & Solicit 3/5
Art, Colors & Inking 3/5
Layout & Flow 3/5
Story 4/5
Verdict 3.4 - (Buy The Transformers: Regeneration One #93) SAVE 10%

Danger Girl: Trinity #4


Our trio of tales starring the delectable Danger Girls comes to its rip-roaring, action-packed conclusion-it's a thrill a minute as Abbey, Sydney and Sonja finally collide, just when you least expect it... and then all Hell breaks loose!

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Cover & Solicit 5/5
Art, Colors & Inking 4/5
Layout & Flow 3/5
Story 4/5
Verdict 4 - (Buy Danger Girl: Trinity TPB) SAVE 10%

Doctor Who #11 - Sky Jacks, Part 3 of 4


The nature of the 'sky world' has been revealed! But the mystery of how it came into being still eludes the Doctor. But with Clara and the crew of a retrofitted B-29 bomber from World War II in tow, the Doctor sets out for the center of this strange dimension with seemingly infinite skies! Join us for 'Sky Jacks,' Part 3 of 4!

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Cover & Solicit 3/5
Art, Colors & Inking 2/5
Layout & Flow 3/5
Story 3/5
Verdict 2.7 - (Buy Doctor Who #11) SAVE 10%

Doomsday.1 #3 - Ashes To Ashes


Doomsday plus 126. Our six Survivors set out to cross the hostile waters of what was once the Gulf of Mexico. Others have the same idea, including the crew of a fully armed nuclear submarine. Who are friends, and who are not?

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Cover & Solicit 3/5
Art, Colors & Inking 2/5
Layout & Flow 3/5
Story 4/5
Verdict 3.1 - (Buy Doomsday.1 #3) SAVE 10%


G.I. Joe: The Cobra Files #4 - Snakes and Tigers, Part 4; Conclusion


SNAKES AND TIGERS concludes! The mission has gone out of control. COBRA has the upper hand. FLINT is in danger. LADY JAYE and RONIN scramble to salvage the operation... and CHAMELEON finds a way to put a stop to the enemy. But can she stop herself before she goes too far?

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 Cover & Solicit 3/5
Art, Colors & Inking 3/5
Layout & Flow 4/5
Story 4/5
Verdict 3.6 - (Buy G.I. Joe: The Cobra Files #4) SAVE 10%

Judge Dredd #9 - Into the Cursed Earth, Chapter 1-3; A Walk Through the Valley of Wholesome Family Fun, Woodrell County and How It Got That Way, Gaze Upon the Face of Dredd
As chaotic and violent as things can be in Mega-City One, it's all unicorns, ice cream and rainbows compared to what you'll find beyond the outer walls... in the CURSED EARTH! In the wake of the devastation of The Long Fail, Dredd is forced to lead a small team of Judges into the scariest stretch of irradiated wasteland to recover the very soul of the city...

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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 #9) SAVE 10%

Star Trek #23 - After Darkness, Part 3


The drumbeats of all-out galactic war grow stronger in this all-new story spinning out of the events of this summer's blockbuster film STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS! The adventures of Kirk, Spock and the crew of the Enterprise continue in this latest chapter overseen by STAR TREK writer/producer Roberto Orci!

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Cover & Solicit 3/5
Art, Colors & Inking 3/5
Layout & Flow 4/5
Story 4/5
Verdict 3.6 - (Buy Star Trek #23) SAVE 10%

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