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Comic Reviews
GEIGER #24 (GHOST MACHINE/IMAGE COMICS)
After a mini hiatus, Geiger is back and is jumping straight into the deep end. Tariq has been captured by a new foe that has a lot of secrets to reveal. Meanwhile, Nate, Doctor Moltov, and the gang are following the radioactive trail to find Tariq, with a newly fixed Junkyard Joe leading the way. Can they find Tariq and assist him in getting away from the new threat or will this be the end of the Glowing Man?
IS TED OK? #6 (Mad Cave Studios)
This weird fever dream of a story comes to a conclusion that is truly fitting for this story. As Noah takes his final form to try and control the universe, the only being that can stop him is Ted. But even with the help and support of Sarah and Christina, can Ted overcome Noah and ruin his plans of universe domination? Either way you know this will be a crazy and out of this world ride.
ONLY THE SAVAGE ARE LEFT #2 (Dark horse comics)
A whole terrifying new world with a new set of barbaric rules. This is the world Ryder finally finds himself thrust into as he tries to save Oaklynn. Thankfully he is not alone as Oaklynn’s dad Fionn is also with him. However, this poses its own set of problems as Fionn is used to this world whereas Ryder has been mostly protected from it. Will Ryder be able to adapt and accept the new violent way of life?
The Eye Collector #2 (Image Comics)
Issue two of The Eye Collector is the kind of comic book that I really enjoy because it's not really just telling you a story.
THE PATRON #1 (IGNITION PRESS)
There is always a dark side to fame.
This is a belief Mr. Cherish has. A connoisseur of the Arts, Cherish has had a vision for finding new talent. His track record speaks volumes.
MINOR THREATS: THE LAST DEVIL LEFT ALIVE #5 (DARK HORSE COMICS)
Is this the end for Frankie Follis aka Playtime?
Cooper Scadlock’s Redport multiversal gentrification plans are on the verge of completion. Follis has assembled a combustible line-up to try stopping him.
FERAL #25 (IMAGE COMICS)
Cats and Dogs…..Allies?
Desperate times call for desperate measures. As the CDC continues its’ experiments on the outbreak, the test subjects have tried making a valiant escape. This has lead Elsie and company to take some dangerous risks. The next one challenges all they know.
Queen In Black: Defenders of Light And Dark #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 Queen In Black: Defenders of Light And Dark!
The Mortal Thor #13 (Marvel Comics)
Hello there! Padawan J here, the resident Star Wars expert from the ODPH! This week I'm going to be reviewing the 13th issue of The Mortal Thor from Marvel Comics!
LAND OF NEVER #2 (Mad Cave Studios)
And we’re off to Never-Neverland and we aren’t talking about Metallica. Wendy finds herself in a cage as the “Floating Man” keeps saying weird things that she doesn’t understand. She discovers she’s not alone as she now has a “little brother” in Rufus. But as she deals with her and Rufus’ nightmare, her dad and Rufus’ dad are not giving up the search for them even if the police have.
RED ROOTS #4 (Image Comics)
Already peeps let's talk about issue number four of RED ROOTS!
It is written and illustrated by Lorenzo De Felici & letters by the one and only Rus Wooton (Image Comics)
dc’s hawk-girl summer #1 (DC COMICS)
DC has had a hell of a year in 2026 thus far.
Now at the halfway point, the heroes are looking to enjoy some summer time fun in-between crime fighting.
PREDATOR VS. THE PLANET OF THE APES #1 (MARVEL COMICS)
In one corner, An unstoppable Alien who lives to hunt for sport.
Standing across the ring is a society of advancement like no other.
Something’s gotta give.
Nothing Can Stop The Ape! #1 (Papercutz/Mad Cave)
Hello there! Padawan J here, the resident Star Wars expert from the ODPH! This week I'm going to be reviewing the Nothing Can Stop…The Ape!!!
Ultimate Impact: Reborn #3 (Marvel Comics)
Hello there! Padawan J here, the resident Star Wars expert from the ODPH! This week I'm going to be reviewing the 3rd issue of Ultimate Impact: Reborn from Marvel Comics!
PRETTY HATE MACHINE #4 (Mad Cave Studios)
As the horrors continue to be revealed the line between reality and psychosis get blurred even further. Thomas finds himself becoming further unraveled and twisted by Luther. However, is Luther even real? Furthermore, what will Thomas do when he discovers who he thought his father was this whole time may have also been a lie?
BATMAN/SUPERMAN: WORLDS FINEST 2026 ANNUAL #1 (DC COMICS)
Maybe fans have been wrong about who’s the real World’s Finest?
When Batman and Superman fall into a trap by Lex Luthor, a new dynamic duo must join forces to save them….
DETECTIVE COMICS 2026 ANNUAL #1 (DC COMICS)
Batman has been framed for a murder in outer space?!
As wild as that scenario sounds, it’s not as crazy as the invested party assigned to bring him in!
black star #1 (TITAN COMICS)
It's getting violent. It's getting weird. Are both of those things happening at the comic shop, or should you be buying this comic and experiencing them at home?
There’s only one way to find out!
THE DIGGER #4 (INVADER COMICS)
A journey has come to its’ end.
In an attempt to help save his sick grandmother in 1930’s Veracruz, Mexico, a boy takes a dangerous task.