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D’ORC #3 (IMAGE COMICS)
A massive Dwarf Warrior is on the trail of D’orc and has a potion from the Bone Witch of Norden to end him. But D’orc has his own tricks up his sleeves. Who will outdo the other and be victorious?
Knull #4 (Marvel Comics)
Hello there! Padawan J here, the resident Star Wars expert from the ODPH! This week I'm going to be reviewing the 4th issue of Knull from Marvel Comics!
NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH #1 (boom! Studios)
Two neighboring gated communities that couldn’t seem any further from each other are going to find out how close they truly are. When Jill and Cassie come up missing from their respective communities, both will be trying to find them. How will these communities react when they find out that the disappearances are linked in a most unsuspecting way?
The Amazing Spider-Man #26 (Marvel Comics)
Hello there! Padawan J here, the resident Star Wars expert from the ODPH! This week I'm going to be reviewing the 26th issue of The Amazing Spider-Man (Death Spiral Part 7) from Marvel Comics!
TRANSFORMERS #31 (SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT/IMAGE COMICS)
Megatron is being tortured for not living up to his full power and accomplishing that by kneeling before a mysterious being. Will Megatron humble himself for the promise of more power or will his need to be in control stop him from obtaining all he can be?
BLOOD & THUNDER #12 (skybound entertainment/image comics)
Akeldama & Desmiox are making their final stand against the IPPF. As the Police think they have the upper hand, they don’t realize that the battlefield may be more even than they thought. Which side will come out victorious in this fight?
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #17 (IDW Publishing)
The Ujigami Saga is coming to a close, and with only one issue left you know the story is ready to explode. Splinter has been captured and the Turtles need to try and save him well also stopping the Shinigami from creating a bridge between the afterlife and our world. Can the Turtles save the day, or will evil prevail?
GODZILLA’S MONSTERPIECE THEATRE PRESENTS: ROMEO & JULIET AND GODZILLA #1 (IDW Publishing)
What happens when the most famous play by William Shakespeare has Godzilla added to it? Simply put, a whole lot of fun and entertainment. Godzilla’s Monsterpiece Theatre Presents: Romeo & Juliet and Godzilla #1 could possibly be the story that you needed but didn’t even know you wanted.
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero – Sssilent Missions: Crimson Guard #1 (IMAGE COMICS/SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT)
In 1983, Marvel Comics released G.I. Joe #21 by Larry Hama. The issue was entitled “Silent Interlude”. It is legendary not because its’ the first appearance of Storm Shadow.The Snake-Eyes driven story stood out for another reason.
The story had no dialogue.
SOMETHING IS KILLING THE CHILDREN #46 (BOOM! STUDIOS)
December 2025 was the last time fans caught up on The Valmont Mountain House case in one of Comics’ best series.
Young Erica Slaughter has been flying on her own trying to solve this assignment. Her mentor Jessica has had personal struggles to deal with. It has led to a massive wedge between them.
BLEEDING HEARTS #3 (DC COMICS)
Poke is going through changes.
The “normal” zombie has developed a problem. His undead heart started beating again. Regaining feelings is something very out of the ordinary in this world. This never becomes more evident when he confronts Cara and Rabbit.
FREE PLANET #11 (IMAGE COMICS)
Freedom is not without sacrifice.
As the Freedom Guard deals with a crippling embargo, drastic measures are taken. Dumuzid has food and supplies Lutheria desperately needs. The guard goes into action, but have the people already started a new revolt? Only one way to find out.
PRETTY HATE MACHINE #1 (Mad Cave Studios)
When Thomas’ dad dies after a car accident on a bridge, he has to struggle with more than just his grief. Then enter a seemingly supernatural force that tells him that there may be more to his dad’s murder than what the authorities and his family are letting on too.
IRON MAN #4 (MARVEL COMICS)
Tony Stark is taken out by….Tony Stark?
Madame Masque has kidnapped some of the world’s brightest minds to force them to become something more. This has drawn Iron Man to investigate and stop her. His path has led to into a trap, made by his own designs.
EMPEROR AQUAMAN #16 (DC COMICS)
It is a new day for Arthur Curry.
Coming out of the DC K.O. tourney, Aquaman has leveled up. He has made a decree that sent shockwaves through the oceans. The masses are taking notice. This includes one of his most deadliest foes.
Star Wars: Shadow Of Maul #2 (Marvel Comics)
Hello there! Padawan J here, the resident Star Wars expert from the ODPH! This week I'm going to be reviewing the 2nd issue of Star Wars: Shadow of Maul from Marvel Comics!
THE NICE HOUSE BY THE SEA #9 (DC COMICS)
With the end of the world on the line, no one is playing fair.
Two houses of survivors look to survive a deadly game. One has just gotten the upper hand. Walter’s group is captured and on the verge of being eliminated. It will take a miracle to escape this certain fate. That miracle doesn’t look like its’ arriving anytime soon.
THE FURY OF FIRESTORM #1 (DC COMICS)
No one man should have the powers of a god.
In the case of Firestorm, that has always been a merging of two into one powerful being. This has always come with its’ fair share of mystery but the current situation takes it all.
UNCANNY X-MEN #26 (MARVEL COMICS)
In the aftermath of The Legion of Monsters visit, The X-Men try finding a peaceful night.
That is easier said than done.
Web of Venom #1 (Marvel Comics)
Hello there! Padawan J here, the resident Star Wars expert from the ODPH! This week I'm going to be reviewing the FIRST issue of Web of Venom from Marvel Comics!