Featured Post

Introducing Cranky Kraken Games - Monsters on Board Second Edition Leads the New Publisher’s Lineup

Image
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...
Post a Comment

Quick Ratings: @IDWPublishing's GI Joe, TMNT, Transformers


Here's today's Quick Ratings for IDW Publishing's; G.I. Joe #7, G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #193, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #25, and Transformers Prime: Beast Hunters #4. 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


G.I. Joe #7 - Threat Matrix 1 of 4


COBRA TAKES MANHATTAN! It was inevitable once the G.I. JOE team relocated that COBRA COMMANDER would put the Big Apple squarely in his sights-and now THE MAD MONK is in charge. But the BARONESS and DESTRO are cooking up some schemes of their own... the question is: will those schemes make them allies to DUKE and company?

Preview



Rating


Cover & Solicit 4/5
Art, Colors & Inking 4/5
Layout & Flow 5/5
Story 5/5
Verdict 4.6 - (Buy G.I. Joe #7) SAVE 10%


G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #193


While SNAKE EYES and SCARLETT get some well-deserved rest in the mountains, G.I. JOE prepares to take COBRA to task... but things won't be that easy, once COBRA COMMANDER unveils his ultimate plan. It's a countdown to catastrophe in G.I. JOE: A REAL AMERICAN HERO!

Preview



Rating


 Cover & Solicit 2/5
Art, Colors & Inking 3/5
Layout & Flow 5/5
Story 4/5
Verdict 3.6 - (Buy G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #193) SAVE 10%

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #25 - City Fall Part Four


City Fall continues as Shredder reveals his new second-in-command: Leonardo! While the underworld readies their armies, the Turtles must come together if they have any hope of saving their brother. Don't miss this landmark 25th issue that sees the launch of a full-scale war on New York City! The Savate, Foot Clan, and Slash are all back - along with a couple of shocking special guests!

Preview



Rating


Cover & Solicit 5/5
Art, Colors & Inking 4/5
Layout & Flow 5/5
Story 5/5
Verdict 4.7 - (Buy Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #25) SAVE 10%

Transformers Prime: Beast Hunters #4


PRIMEVAL PREDATORS! The DINOBOTS have stumbled upon some of SHOCKWAVE'S old experiments... now they are running rampant across the Cybertronian underground. It's up to GRIMLOCK and SWOOP to subdue the enemy! But with pressure mounting and his foes wreaking havoc, can GRIMLOCK keep his own rage in check?

Preview




Rating


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

Purchase IDW Comics

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Introducing Cranky Kraken Games - Monsters on Board Second Edition Leads the New Publisher’s Lineup

Image
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...
Continue Reading

Open Owl Studios Announces Storyfold: Buried Truths

Image
The second game in the acclaimed Storyfold series brings players to Sun Haven for a solo narrative mystery of family, secrets, and a town that never lets go. Kelowna, British Columbia — Open Owl Studios today announced Storyfold: Buried Truths , the second title in its innovative Storyfold series of solo narrative adventure games. The highly anticipated tabletop game is officially coming to Kickstarter in November 2026 . The Mystery of Sun Haven Declan swore he'd never go back to Sun Haven. Then his father died, and the case files hidden in his desk followed him home. Some things you don't choose — you just inherit them. Teaming up with local journalist Naomi, Declan digs into his father's unfinished work, a trail of unauthorized investigations that ends with a body at the Triple J Ranch. The town he left without looking back is the one place he can't outrun. A Collaborative Design Storyfold: Buried Truths is being designed by Open Owl Stud...
Continue Reading

Introducing Codenames: Expansion Packs

Image
A new product line for the Codenames family, launching with three packs. We're excited to welcome an entirely new addition to Codenames—Codenames Expansion Packs! We are launching the product line with three themed packs: Sci-Fi , Fairy Tales , and Cute Critters , each one opening the door to fresh twists, new themes, and even more “aha!” moments at the table. Codenames Expansion Packs are bite-sized mini expansions designed to let players mix things up with new words or images. The Sci-Fi and Fairy Tales Expansion Packs each bring 50 carefully curated themed words, perfect for adding a splash of flavor to your next game of Codenames or Codenames: Duet. They also include 3 new agent tiles (2 for Codenames, 1 for Duet) and 4 themed pictures to customize your Codenames: Pictures even further. Looking for something extra cute? The Cute Critters Expansion Pack delivers 40 unique animal images, adding variety and charm to Codenames: Pictures. Ready to ...
Continue Reading