For generations of fans, a “redshirt” has become synonymous in science fiction for the unluckiest crew member.

The one who beams down with all the main characters and is definitely not making it back to the Enterprise. They have been called disposable, cannon fodder, the poor souls whose only purpose is to make the danger feel real.

Since IDW Publishing has launched the Kai-Sei Era of Godzilla, they’ve really taken the franchise to new places. The risks they have taken with new and original stories in this legendary franchise have paid off in big ways. Once again, they have brought us something new, fresh, and horror filled with The Horror of Godzilla! The first issue of this four-issue miniseries from IDW Publishing is set to rumble its way into comic shops on July 29^th, 2026. Ahead of the Final Order Cutoff date of Monday June 15^th, 2026, IDW Publishing gave us a copy for a SPOILER FREE first look review.

A doomed voyage has reached its’ final destination.

Wealthy families take part on a re-enactment of the famed Endeavour voyage. While at sea, destiny takes a dark turn. A virus overwhelms the majority of passengers. The only ones who survive are seven children. Not knowing when or even if they will get home, they head directly into primal instincts where the weak minded will not endure this harsh reality.

Exquisite Corpses took the comics world by storm over the last year. Nominated for an Eisner Award, a successful Kickstarter campaign for a game, and finishing off the first season strong, heading into season two. But before we get to that next season, it’s time to find out the origin of one of the most popular killers, Rascal Randy. The first issue of the five issue limited series from Tiny Onion/Image Comics is set to hop into comic shops on July 8^th, 2026. Ahead of the Final Order Cutoff date of Monday June 15^th, 2026, Tiny Onion gave us a copy of Exquisite Corpses: Rascal Randy #1 for a SPOILER FREE first look review.

For 40 years now, Dark Horse Comics has been pushing boundaries by publishing the stories that they want to tell.

The publisher continues to be a safe place for all to create art without limitations. They embrace the bold, the brave, the strange, and yes… the Monsters

It’s a beautiful day on Eternia, but a dark cloud will soon arrive. Orko is a refugee from the planet Trolla just trying to survive after the devastation that took place on his home planet. Now, he will be thrust into a more important mission that could save not just Eternia, but the universe as he knows it.

Barbara Gordon s finding out the best laid plans never go quite right.

After sacrificing herself to save the Bat-Family from Vandal Savage’s raid, she’s now wound up at Supermax prison. With innocent people being murdered, Gordon has taken it upon herself to try saving them from the inside.

Arthur Curry’s ambitious plans are reaching beyond the seven seas.

The avatar of the Blue is establishing lighthouses throughout the universe. What the main purpose is hasn’t been fully explained. It hasn’t stopped Aquaman from ruffling some alien feathers (if they have them).

Superboy….no more?

After Martian Manhunter, Mary Marvel and Booster Gold travelled back in time searching for Superman, they discovered the Boy of Steel. This also brought Epoch, the Weapons Master to Smallville. The theft of Superboy’s ship was only the beginning.

The sins of a father may spell doom for the DCU

Firestorm has made Bedford, Colorado into his own experimental lab. It has caused death and destruction with no known reason behind the hero’s actions. The government has become involved and they failed.

The Freedom Guard has a traitor in their midst!

Ever since Lutheria won its’ freedom, it has been tested at every chance. Tensions have been building amongst its’ protectors. With civil unrest growing, the Guard is stretched past their means. Now one member might be the key factor in breaking Lutheria once and for all!

Ben Tennyson’s life changed forever when he came across the Omnitrix!

Transforming into alien creatures is a lesson he’s learning the hard way. The United States army isn’t allowing a learning curve. They want to bring in Ben at all costs.

The Old Dragon is dying.

Cecilia Slaughter knows what this means for the Order of St. George. She has arranged a meeting to decide on finding a successor. Plans become derailed with news breaking of a monster slaying hitting the media.

Fresh off the Danger Room story arc the X-Men are back for the next arc in the mutant saga, Anomaly! As the X-Men Science Team reports to the Canadian Rockies to investigate an anomaly, they find out it’s something completely different from what they thought.

Dreamer and Galaxy have wound up at the JLU Watchtower.

Both are unconscious but not without reason. The pair has been through various times and places with one common denominator following. The Key has appeared in each period. His goals are simple: Control Dreamer, Control the Dreamscape!

Guy Gardner’s tenure as The “Allsight of Oa” has been rocky at best

The Emotional Entities have become a puzzle onto themselves. Searching for answers put Guy and the Corps in the path of the Manhunters. It resulted in a disastrous manner.

The adventure continues but should you adventure down to the comic shop to check it out 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 Witchblade #22 from Marguerite Bennett, Giuseppe Cafaro, Arif Prianto, Sakti Tuwono, Felix Hidayat & Troy Peteri (Image Comics/Top Cow Productions)

Two groups of survivors are pawns in a much larger game.

Walter and Max have been using the groups to see who is worthy of living through the world’s end, Both groups have their own unique personalities. When they find out about the other, the dark side of humanity comes out.

As the story of Blood’s escape from prison becomes the thing of legend, she becomes a folk hero to the Exo’s. Now the pressure is on the IPPF to squash that fever and bring Blood back to “justice”. But when the fugitive is on the side of the just, can there truly be justice?

Already peeps, let's talk about ALIAS: RED BAND #4 by Sam Humphries, Geraldo Borges, Arthur Hesli, & Cory Petit (MARVEL COMICS)!

From issue number one all the way up to issue number four every issue just continues to get freaking better and better.