Manga Reviews

Storm #4 Connects Ororo Munroe & Naruto Uzumaki In Powerful Way

This past week’s Storm #4 was headlined by Ororo Munroe having dinner with Doctor Doom. With Doctor Doom’s current position as the Sorcerer Supreme and upcoming Marvel event headliner Ororo having a one-on-one meeting was an important one. Doctor Doom specifically attempted to get Ororo to become his mutant ambassador. But as important as that development is there was something...

Kafka Hibino Life Changing Decision In Kaiju No. 8 Chapter 118

Kafka Hibino has not had the greatest time in the latest Kaiju No. 8 chapters. In the current events Kafka is just holding on to his life after the revived Daikaiju of the Meireki Era using Kaiju No. 9’s body hit him with a fatal blow. The only thing keeping Kafka alive was his kaiju physiology. In his near-death state...

Gaara Rescue Arc 2.0 Begins In Boruto: Two Blue Vortex

Boruto: Two Blue Vortex has continuously been escalating things as the God Trees group have made a major impact on the series. With how the story has been paced thus far it made Chapter 16, titled “The Singularity of Fate,” slowed things down. It wasn’t a slow down to pause things. Rather after fifteen chapters of so much going on...

Kaiju No 8 Chapter 117 Reveals Truth About Kafka Hibino Origin

The defeat of Kaiju No. 9 has had massive ramifications for the Kaiju No 8 series. What should’ve been a cause for celebration has turned into an even greater horror. That is because immediately after Kaiju No. 9’s defeat at the hands of Kafka Hibino and Mina Ashiro they unintentionally created an even greater Kaiju threat. This threat came from...

Gaara Status Quo Revealed In Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Chapter 15

Each new chapter of Boruto: Two Blue Vortex has been throwing new wrinkles into the story. The sense of escalation has been the strength of this sequel to the original Boruto series. Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Chapter 15 continued that trend with possibly the most development we’ve had across the board for the series. The chapter saw Masashi Kishimoto and...

DC Comics

How Chip Zdarsky’s Batman Conclusion Sets Up Hush Sequel

While we are several months into the DC All In there are still many unknowns. That is certainly the case for Batman as he is dealing with an ever-changing landscape. This change is not just going on for the big picture with his work as a core member of the Justice League Unlimited. It also applies to Gotham City as...

Absolute Superman Representing Hope Tests Darkseid DC All In Goals

Jason Aaron and Rafa Sandoval have been slowly building up the legend of Absolute Superman. The young Absolute Universe series has been shifting between the past and present of Kal-El. Through that we have been learning a lot about Kal-El’s history growing up on Krypton and how that shaped his present. With this week’s Absolute Superman #4 we saw what...

Weekly Comic Book Reviews For 2/5/25

Welcome back to another edition of comic book reviews round-up! This was a packed week of releases. With that in mind, this week we are looking at Absolute Superman #4, Batman #157, Birds of Prey #18, Bronze Faces #1, Phoenix #8, Scarlet Witch #9, and The Ultimates #9. Find out how these turned out with our comic book reviews round-up...

Batman #157 Review – “The Dying City” Finale

Batman #157 will mark the end of Chip Zdarsky and Jorge Jimenez’s creative run on this series. Throughout their run they’ve challenged Bruce Wayne in and out of his cape and cowl. That is showcased in their final story arc, “The Dying City,” that has shown a city turned against both Bruce Wayne and Batman. But while the city has...

Green Lantern Corps & Superboy New Beginnings In DC All In

The last decade has not been kind to the Green Lantern Corps. The leading Lantern Corps of the DC Universe has been in a state of flux, and that’s putting it kindly. Now finally after defeating Thaaros and the United Planets Lantern Corps the Green Lantern Corps were able to come back together stronger than ever. But while the Green...

Marvel Comics

Weekly Comic Book Reviews For 2/5/25

Welcome back to another edition of comic book reviews round-up! This was a packed week of releases. With that in mind, this week we are looking at Absolute Superman #4, Batman #157, Birds of Prey #18, Bronze Faces #1, Phoenix #8, Scarlet Witch #9, and The Ultimates #9. Find out how these turned out with our comic book reviews round-up...

The Ultimates #9 Review

The Ultimates have not have the best end to their 2024 or start to their 2025. That’s because they followed up their terrible loss at the hands of Hulk and the Immortal Weapons by learning about their dark fate. That dark fate they learned was from a future version of the Guardians of the Galaxy who came to the present...

Ultimate X-Men #11 Review

Ultimate X-Men has been a unique series for Marvel. Both from a look and world building approach, Peach Momoko has taken a more manga-like approach to the storytelling. Now what will be interesting is how Ultimate X-Men does as it is no longer the only mutant-focus series set in the Ultimate Universe. Ultimate Wolverine has recently expanded on the history...

X-Men #10 “Brinkmanship” Review

The “Raid on Graymalkin” crossover established a clear canyon that exists between the X-Men and Uncanny X-Men teams. The ramifications of the latest X-crossover may be over but the impact of what happened will continue to be felt. Especially as we are a little over a month away from the X-Manhunt crossover that will take over the franchise in March....

Top Takeaways From Marvel Comics April 2025 Solicitations

Marvel Comics April 2025 solicitations are here! One World Under Doom continues its domination of the Marvel Universe. Though Marvel’s big event isn’t the only notable thing going on in April. The month will also see Amazing Spider-Man relaunched and major change for Daredevil. With that in mind, let’s look at the biggest takeaways from Marvel Comics April 2025 comic...

Other Publishers

Bronze Faces #1 Advance Review

Bronze Faces is a new series coming out from BOOM! Studios on February 5th. The series is coming from brothers Shobo and Shof Coker, the creative team behind the critically acclaimed New Masters from Image Comics in 2022. While their comic book experience is light Shobo and Shof have shown strong storytelling abilities in comic book form. They are joined...

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #6 Advance Review

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are back in New York City. But this is not a celebrated glorious return. The first five issues of Jason Aaron’s run has established that the Hamato Clan aren’t return at their best. Each one of the Ninja Turtles is carrying baggage, some more than others, that creates a lot of questions around them as...

Energon Universe Preview: G.I. JOE #4

Things have been quickly escalating in the Energon Universe’s G.I. JOE series. Now with February’s G.I. JOE #4 the connection with the rest of the Energon Universe will continue to grow. That is something seen in the preview for G.I. JOE #4 that Skybound and Image Comics has provided to us to share. As mentioned, the creative team of Joshua...

Weekly Comic Book Reviews For 1/22/25

Welcome back to another edition of comic book reviews round-up! This was another packed week of releases. It is exciting to see the year begin with so many back-to-back weeks of major releases. With that in mind, this week we are looking at Absolute Wonder Woman #4, Amazing Spider-Man #66, Detective Comics #1093, Justice League Unlimited #3, Power Rangers Prime...

Power Rangers Prime #3 Review

The first two issues of Power Rangers Prime have been about building out the new continuity. This new continuity is one where the Power Rangers are hunted to near extinction as the Eltarians have completely taken over the universe. The last surviving Power Ranger, that we know of, is Lauren Shiba, who is now on the run after her Samurai...

Sales Charts and Rankings

December 2024 Comic Book Sales Rankings

It is time to check out the December 2024 comic book sales rankings. Things are getting murkier in terms of actual unit numbers. So, we must settle with going to ICv2 for their Top 200 sales rankings. It is not as good as actual unit numbers, but we must work with what we get. Remember that the Top 200 sales...

November 2024 Comic Book Sales Rankings

It is time to check out the November 2024 comic book sales rankings. Things are getting murkier in terms of actual unit numbers. So, we will have to settle with going to ICv2 for their Top 200 sales rankings. It is not as good as actual unit numbers, but we have to work with what we get. Keep in mind,...

October 2024 Comic Book Sales Rankings

It is time to check out the October 2024 comic book sales rankings. Things are getting murkier in terms of actual unit numbers. So, we will have to settle with going to ICv2 for their Top 200 sales rankings. It is not as good as actual unit numbers, but we have to work with what we get. Keep in mind,...

September 2024 Comic Book Sales Rankings

It is time to check out the September 2024 comic book sales rankings. Things are getting murkier in terms of actual unit numbers. So, we will have to settle with going to ICv2 for their Top 200 sales rankings. It is not as good as actual unit numbers, but we have to work with what we get. Remember that the...

August 2024 Comic Book Sales Rankings

It is time to check out the August 2024 comic book sales rankings. Things are getting murkier in terms of actual unit numbers. So, we will have to settle with going to ICv2 for the August 2024 comic book sales rankings. It is not as good as actual unit numbers, but we have to work with what we get. Keep...

Commentary

How Chip Zdarsky’s Batman Conclusion Sets Up Hush Sequel

While we are several months into the DC All In there are still many unknowns. That is certainly the case for Batman as he is dealing with an ever-changing landscape. This change is not just going on for the big picture with his work as a core member of the Justice League Unlimited. It also applies to Gotham City as...

Absolute Superman Representing Hope Tests Darkseid DC All In Goals

Jason Aaron and Rafa Sandoval have been slowly building up the legend of Absolute Superman. The young Absolute Universe series has been shifting between the past and present of Kal-El. Through that we have been learning a lot about Kal-El’s history growing up on Krypton and how that shaped his present. With this week’s Absolute Superman #4 we saw what...

Seeds Planted For Titans vs Justice League Unlimited

With DC All In the direction for the Titans has changed. Back in the Dawn of DC it was the Titans who took over as the main defenders of the DC Universe after the Justice League did not return in the wake of Dark Crisis. During that time the team proved themselves leading the heroes through the Knight Terrors, Beast...

Storm #4 Connects Ororo Munroe & Naruto Uzumaki In Powerful Way

This past week’s Storm #4 was headlined by Ororo Munroe having dinner with Doctor Doom. With Doctor Doom’s current position as the Sorcerer Supreme and upcoming Marvel event headliner Ororo having a one-on-one meeting was an important one. Doctor Doom specifically attempted to get Ororo to become his mutant ambassador. But as important as that development is there was something...

Kafka Hibino Achieves Super Kaiju No 8 Form

Kaiju No 8 ended 2024 with Kafka Hibino making a life changing decision that could have larger ramifications for his and others future. This decision did not come easy as it came in response to Japan’s Defense Force struggling against the Daikaiju of the Meireki Era. The power of this ancient Daikaiju has proven that it will take more than...

Comic Book Solicitations

Top Takeaways From DC Comics April 2025 Solicitations

DC Comics April 2025 solicitations are here! April will see an early start to the Summer of Superman as DC Comics shows their commitment to the Man of Steel’s franchise ahead of James Gunn’s movie. April also features the start of the first crossover event of the DC All In era and other major developments. With that in mind, let’s...

Top Takeaways From Marvel Comics April 2025 Solicitations

Marvel Comics April 2025 solicitations are here! One World Under Doom continues its domination of the Marvel Universe. Though Marvel’s big event isn’t the only notable thing going on in April. The month will also see Amazing Spider-Man relaunched and major change for Daredevil. With that in mind, let’s look at the biggest takeaways from Marvel Comics April 2025 comic...

BOOM! Studios April 2025 Comic Book Solicitations

BOOM! Studios April 2025 comic book solicitations are here! With it we got a brand-new crop of comic books and trade collections to look forward to thanks to BOOM! Studios April solicitations. These comic books include the return of Something is Killing the Children and events in Power Rangers Prime intensifying. Take a look at all the comic books to...

Top Takeaways From DC Comics March 2025 Solicitations

DC Comics March 2025 solicitations are here! The third month of 2025 for DC Comics looks to be the biggest of their new year. That is partially thanks to the first two months of 2025 being a time where different stories are either ending or still cooking. Now with March it appears we are getting a lot of payoffs and...

BOOM Studios March 2025 Solicitations

BOOM Studios March 2025 comic book solicitations are here! BOOM Studios March 2025 comic book solicitations show the company has plenty of new comics to be excited for in the new year such as Mouse Guard: Dawn of the Black Axe by David Petersen and Gabriel Rodríguez and The Last Boy by Dan Panosian and Alessio Avallone. Check out everything...

Anime Reviews

Kinnikuman Perfect Origin Arc Episode 4 Review

Kinnikuman Perfect Origin Arc Episode 3 kicked this anime into high gear. We finally have our titular hero involved in the tournament and we have six different rings in the hometowns of the Idol Chojin ready for the upcoming matches. Let's go ahead and hit this full-spoiler review for Kinnikuman Perfect Origin Arc Episode 4! We begin with Terryman and...

Kinnikuman Perfect Origin Arc Episode 3 Review

Kinnikuman Perfect Origin Arc Episode 2 moved up two spots as it took 6th place in the Top 10 with an average household rating of 2.2 in the Japan TV ratings for July 15-21, 2024. More great news as this new Kinnikuman anime has seemed to find a good audience. I have high expectations for Kinnikuman Perfect Origin Arc Episode...

Kinnikuman Perfect Origin Arc Episode 2 Review

Kinnikuman Perfect Origin Arc Episode 1 was an excellent start to this new anime. Episode 1 held steady by once again taking 8th place in the Top 10 with a 2.3 average household rating in the July 8-14 TV ratings in Japan. It is good to see Kinnikuman Perfect Origin Arc holding firm in the rankings. I am psyched for...

Kinnikuman Perfect Origin Arc Episode 1 Review

Things are about to heat up with Kinnikuman Perfect Origin Arc Episode 1! I enjoyed Episode 0, a pure prologue designed to introduce new viewers to the Kinnikuman franchise. Kinnikuman Perfect Origin Arc Episode 0 did well in Japan where it took 8th place in the Top 10 for the week of Jul 1-7, 2024 with an average household rating...

Kinnikuman Perfect Origin Arc Ep. 0 Review

The new Kinnikuman Perfect Origin Arc anime finally debuted on Netflix. I have been impatiently waiting for this anime since it was announced over a year ago. I am a die-hard Kinnikuman fan. There is no franchise that I love as much as the Kinnikuman franchise. Well, maybe the Legion of Super-Heroes. But, that is about it. Of course, as...

Toys

Mondo Scareglow: Buy or Pass?

Mondo has established a name for itself in delivering some gorgeous and detailed Masters of the Universe collectible toys. We covered the insane Mondo 1/6 scale Battle Cat and the incredible 1/6 scale Skeletor. Well, we now have another mind-bending MOTU toy from Mondo: a Scareglow soft vinyl Timed Edition figure! Scareglow is one of the most popular figures from the...

MOTU Origins Rokkon: Buy or Pass?

Yesterday afternoon, Mattel Creations dropped a Masters of the Universe Origins surprise on us! After being teased on the box art for the Eternia playset, we are finally getting Rokkon! I have been anxiously waiting for Mattel to get around to creating an Origns version of Rokkon. This is such a cool figure and one of the few transforming Masters...

Buy or Pass: Mondo Juggernaut Soft Vinyl Figure

Whenever Mondo rolls out a new figure I know two things: 1. It is going to be expensive. 2. It is going to look insanely good! This latest Mondo figure is no exception. Mondo is kicking off 2024 with a timed edition figure in the form of the Juggernaut! Everyone loves Cain Marko, the roid-rage-fueled mutant bad guy powered by...

Buy or Pass: Mondo Masters of the Universe Skeletor Deluxe 1/6 Scale Figure

Mondo is known for delivering some of the most amazing and detailed Masters of the Universe toys at a premium price point. Well, it looks like Mondo has another expensive yet gorgeous MOTU toy headed our way. Mondo rolled out their new Masters of the Universe: Skeletor Deluxe 1/6 scale figure on June 20, 2023! This is a Timed Edition...

Vykron MOTU Masterverse Mattel Creations Exclusive: Buy or Pass?

Mattel just unveiled the pre-order for the latest Masters of the Universe figure: Vykron! This newest MOTU Masterverse figure is slated to launch on June 6, 2023, at 9 am PT. Before we discuss the merits of this latest Mattel Creations exclusive figure, let’s take a look at the history of Vykron. This character is most definitely a deep cut...