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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 Transformers, GI Joe, Doctor Who, Doomsday.1, Half Past Danger, Star Trek


Here's today's Quick Ratings for IDW Publishing's; The Transformers: More than Meets the Eye #19, G.I. Joe: The Cobra Files #5, The Transformers: Robots in Disguise #20, Doctor Who#12, Doomsday.1 #4, G.I. Joe Special Missions #6, Half Past Danger #4, and Star Trek #24. 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: More Than Meets the Eye #19 - Remain in Light 3 of 5: The Divided Self


BETRAYAL! The Lost Light may be occupied by enemy forces, but that's the least of RODIMUS' problems! As he awaits execution, the one-time Matrix holder realizes how little he knows about the people he once called friends. Is there anyone left he can trust? And where does the legendary STAR SABER fit into all this?

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Cover & Solicit 4/5
Art, Colors & Inking 3/5
Layout & Flow 3/5
Story 4/5
Verdict 3.6 - (Buy The Transformers: More than Meets the Eye #19) SAVE 20%


G.I. Joe: The Cobra Files #5 - The Boy Most Likely To....., Part 1


Everyone on the COBRA FILES team is reeling from the previous mission. Everyone but CLOCKSPRING. He's got other things on his mind. Dejected and bitter over FLINT and CHAMELEON's recent tryst, he's starting to listen to TOMAX's sinister advice... and thinking of taking matters into his own hands.

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 Cover & Solicit 4/5
Art, Colors & Inking 3/5
Layout & Flow 4/5
Story 4/5
Verdict 3.7 - (Buy G.I. Joe: The Cobra Files #5) SAVE 10%

The Transformers: Robots in Disguise #20 - Dark Cyberton Prelude; Three Monologues 1: Long Night, 2: Young Evening, 3: Early Dawn


NEW CYBERTRON! It's a brand new day-and STARSCREAM is in charge! But running a planet isn't as easy as it looks... if BUMBLEBEE couldn't do it, why does the former DECEPTICON think he can?

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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: Robots in Disguise #20) SAVE 10%

Doctor Who #12 - Sky Jacks, Part 4 of 4


The big bad revealed at last! The yearlong mystery of the Hypothetic Gentleman and his identity has finally been unraveled by the Doctor, but is it too late to save himself, Clara and the other misplaced residents of 'sky world'? Join us for the finale of 'Sky Jacks' to find out!

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Cover & Solicit 3/5
Art, Colors & Inking 2/5
Layout & Flow 5/5
Story 4/5
Verdict 3.4 - (Buy Doctor Who #12) SAVE 10%

Doomsday.1 #4 - A Prayer Before Dying


Brazil--or what's left of it. As Yulia prepares to give birth, the team faces a new threat, and finds an unexpected ally.

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Cover & Solicit 1/5
Art, Colors & Inking 2/5
Layout & Flow 3/5
Story 3/5
Verdict 2 - (Pre-Order Doomsday.1 TPB) SAVE 20%


G.I. Joe Special Missions #6 - Operation Deadfall, Part 2


G.I. JOE has tracked a downed COBRA satellite to the lair of a vicious gang of motorcycle marauders called THE DREADNOKS! The bad news keeps coming with the re-appearance of ZARTAN as the leader of the biker maniacs and they have three G.I. JOE members captive! It's up to ROADBLOCK and SPIRIT to rescue their brother warriors and stop ZARTAN before he turns himself into a weapon of mass destruction.

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 Cover & Solicit 4/5
Art, Colors & Inking 3/5
Layout & Flow 5/5
Story 5/5
Verdict 4.3 - (Buy G.I. Joe Special Missions #6) SAVE 10%

Half Past Danger #4 - Chapter Four: Curiouser and Curiouser!
The race is on! Toht and his S.S. have collected enough dinosaur specimens, and are speeding toward the coast in their armored train in order to depart the island. Irish and his team must give chase, and find a way to stop their foes before they can board their ship and deliver their prizes to the Fuhrer.

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Cover & Solicit 3/5
Art, Colors & Inking 4/5
Layout & Flow 4/5
Story 5/5
Verdict 4.3 - (Buy Half Past Danger #4) SAVE 10%

Star Trek #24 - Gorn


The adventures of Kirk, Spock and the Enterprise crew continue in an all-new adventure that follows the events of the hit film STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS and the new STAR TREK video game! A classic enemy returns in this story overseen by STAR TREK writer/producer Roberto Orci. Beware... THE GORN!

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Cover & Solicit 4/5
Art, Colors & Inking 4/5
Layout & Flow 4/5
Story 4/5
Verdict 4 - (Buy Star Trek #24) SAVE 10%

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