The Orouran Empire are no strangers to the planet of Lutheria.

Readers have seen their displays of aggression challenge the Freedom Guard since the inception of the Free Planet. They fight with a ferocity unparalleled. If you are their target, chances of survival are slim to none.

It’s the end of the road for Cobra Commander…or is it?

The failed assassination attempt orchestrated by Destro has led the COBRA leader to find unlikely help. Unlikely is an understatement. The help is in the form of DUKE! It resulted in new directions for the pair. Duke has reunited with his team and looks to bring in the Commander. They have competition in the Dreadnoks, who look to fulfill their deal. Who will be left standing in the end?

Disaster is heading to Apex City!

Cássia Costa is trying to adjust to life-post her mother’s disappearance with the encounter with the Griffin. With a new mentor guiding her path, the future is one that sees her ready to take the next step to finding her mom. Plans look to be derailed on that front due to a warning of extreme danger.

Silvio and Slyvia Moretti have taken over broadcasts with a decree. They are planting fear and distrust into the public. This doesn’t bode well for Costa’s mission. Something has to give here.

Rake and Collar have a “complicated” relationship

The devils have made a major power play to shake up things in Hell. Corrupting a few good souls and pulling a fast one on the power structure, the couple’s actions haven’t gone unnoticed. It doesn’t help matters when their bond is on the rocks. SANDPAPER PINCH could care less about their status. There’s a price on their heads and Pinch looks to collect.

There has never been a more personal case to Henry Blackheart than this one.

Cyrus Blackheart was viciously attacked and presumed dead. Henry is put on his father’s case. The search now sends Henry into a dark place. The World Beneath is already enough to handle. Henry with a personal axe to grind is about to put the world on notice.

Welcome to the new world order.

In the wake of the Catalyst War, Chicago has changed forever. The involvement of the Franklin Group has only escalated events even further. Jack Marlow has plans to take down any threat on his vision. This includes introducing HORIZON into the tense landscape. A “Hero” that has the public backing them. Something Marshall Ward would do anything for.

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2025 was a year to remember for comics.

The past 12 months have offered up some of the best stories for fans to celebrate each week. Whether its’ been a new line taking the shops by storm or a return to the collectability aspect, there’s been something for everyone this year. As fans, the independent scene is bursting with creative storytelling. “The Big Two” have each had reasons to celebrate. This has helped moved the needle of pop culture to Hollywood and streaming success.

For Violet and Sophia, this is the end of the road.

After dying in a sorority hazing, Violet’s spirit has taken over her best friend. Under her influence, Sophia has done some murderous deeds. That pails in comparison to now.

Dylan Siegal has a very complicated life these days.

On one hand, he is an average high school kid trying to figure out what’s next. The other side is he is the supernatural defender of The Massive-Verse: ROGUE SUN!

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What a mess Duke has walked into.

While taking time away from G.I. Joe, he stumbles on an assassination attempt on Cobra Commander. The culprit: his own enforcer Ripper! There is plenty of bad blood between the Commander and Ripper’s crew, The Dreadnoks. Duke made a choice to save the Cobra leader because it’ the right thing to do. No good deed ever goes unpunished.

It didn’t take long for things to go from bad to worse.

The premier superhero team YOUNGBLOOD was dispatched to handle the threat of Xerxes. When they arrived, Shaft and company weren’t ready for what they found. Their plans were thwarted fast with the ever powerful being opposing each salvo. If this wasn’t enough to deal with, SUPERME just entered the fight! BRACE FOR IMPACT!

The history of the planet Lutheria is one paved with promise and conflict.

Getting thrown into the fire, the Freedom Guard has had their hands full. Clashing personalities and constant fighting became a normal occurrence. It has lead to a multi-leveled vision of the true definition of being free.

With Megatron defeated, where do the Autobots go from here?

That is the question haunting Optimus Prime. With his fellow Transformers recovering, their status on Earth is being redefined. The government is trying to make a working connection with them. This comes with the return of fallen Autobots and promise of Energon. There even appears to be a Decepticon defector in their ranks. Situations like this seem more than meets the eye. Chances are that hunch is right….

Do you believe in a thing called love? There’s only one way to find out.

I’m your boy Joey from the So Wizard Podcast on behalf of Fanlight Zone. This is another comic book review. We’re looking at The Darkness #1 from Image Comics

AT LONG LAST, THE WAIT IS OVER!

‍It has been almost two years since readers have visited Apex City. Last we saw, Cássia Costa assumed the fiery mantle of INFERNO GIRL RED. It did not come without a heavy cost. Costa’s mother was lost in the multiverse during the encounter with The Griffin.

‍How does a Massive-verse Pillar stand in the wake of this moment?

‍INFERNO GIRL RED: BOOK TWO #1 by Mat Groom, Erica D'Urso, Igor Monti, Becca Careyblazes a new trail for Costa and company.

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‍A new player has entered the game. Stag has come looking for Bloodhound. The mad Warden is the only one who can fix the World Engine of Exodus. Rook and his crew have to keep him alive to get this job done.

This is easier said than done.

ROOK: EXODUS #9 by Geoff Johns, Jason Fabok, Brad Anderson & Rob Leigh explodes with an all new chapter.

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A failed assassination attempt. An unlikely pairing.

When Destro manipulated Ripper into trying to kill Cobra Commander, he thought this would be an easy win. Little did he know Duke would be watching the events. After saving the Cobra leader, they are now on the run from a vengeful Dreadnok squad looking for payback.

It can’t get any worse for the “Energon Odd Couple” right? Right?