Geek Culture Reviews

Boom! Studios  have given us a first look at upcoming four-issue limited series Harrower ... 'There’s nothing to fear in the quaint town of Barlowe, New York–except, that is, for the Harrower. The children wish this boogeyman was just an urban legend, but this purveyor of puritanical vengeance against the unrighteous is very real, and there's no escape, because the Harrower seems unkillable, and spans generations, always returning…' Harrower #1 is set to launch on February 8, 2023 Rob Lake - For more comic book and video game chat why not follow Geek Culture Reviews on Twitter, Hive, Facebook, & TikTok @GeekCultureRev

Blasphemous Songs & Hidden Spice… BOOM! Studios have revealed what to expect when Dune: House Harkonnen #2 hits stores on Feb 22nd, and we've got the preview right here!  ' While Gurney sings blasphemous songs in defiance of the Baron, who grows weaker from his stubborn affliction by the day, the fruitless production of artificial spice continues to infuriate Fenring and Shaddam, and a hidden stash of organic spice further complicates things. Meanwhile, Duke Leto is watched from afar by a person of untold significance for his future and lineage…'  Dune: House Harkonnen #2 is scheduled to land on comic book shelves on February 22nd 2023 Rob Lake - For more comic book and video game chat why not follow Geek Culture Reviews on Twitter, Hive, Facebook, & TikTok @GeekCultureRev

Magdalene and Dorian are back. But this time they're heading to Kickstarter... lolanda Zanfardino and Elisa Romboli 's queer rom-com roadtrip is coming back for a second outing. Heading to Kickstarter on January 30th, A Thing Called Truth Vol. 2: Drive Home will see the next chapter in Magdalene and Dorian's story. However, this time it's a comple graphic novel!  'What happened with the medical advancement Dr. Magdalene "Mag" Träumer was working on before it was stripped away from her by her unscrupulous former employer? Will her estranged husband's search for her lead to complications with the law? Will Dorian Wildfang's Quixote-like quest to fulfill her brother's posthumous wishes come to pass?   BECAUSE QUEER STORIES DESERVE GOOD ENDINGS.' As normal with crowdfunding, the campaigns success relies on people pledging to see the project come to life. And to help temp you to part with your money, Zanfardino and Romboli have some

Rob reviews Sentinel Issue #13: The Pack... Roaring into its thirteenth issue, Alan Holloway and Ed Doyle 's tribute to Starblazer continues to amaze with its depth of storytelling. This time out  Holloway is joined by artist Mac Art for 54 pages of werewolf action. Best described as Dog Soldiers meets  Predator, The Pack introduces us to a squad of six battle-hardened roughnecks. What makes this squad unique is their ability to tap into their inner beast - and operate as a 'pack'. When a routine mission goes south, and one of their remains within his werewolf form - the hunters become the hunted. But is there a wider conspiracy at work? Coming shortly after Sentinel Issue #12: Valhallasaur, you'd think that too much of a good thing would sour the experience. However, with The Pact Holloway continues his writing resurgence that made Valhallasaur a great read. Across this issue, we get a simple military story that not only evokes the same feel

Rob reviews TEN #1... Created by Dr. Christopher Rhodes TEN asks what our world would be like with super-powered people. Would they fight crime? Stand against prejudice? Or use their powers for fame and glory? While it's a premise that's been seen before, TEN adds quite a spin to proceedings - these super-powered individuals have been chosen by us to represent the best humanity. Originally just normal humans, these ten individuals were then granted great power by an alien race. Now, 5 years later and Christopher Rhodes shows how much everything has been changed by the "Ten". Opening this new series is Brian Johnson, a black Navy veteran who now goes under the moniker, ' Peacekeeper '. As one of the 'ten', Johnson falls under the jurisdiction of the United States government. However, while Johnson - as Peacekeeper - looks after American affairs abroad, he's banned from using his power on home soil. This all changes when a

Rob reviews Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #104... In need of some much-needed TLC, long-time adversary, Rita Repulsa has had a renaissance under Misty Flores ' care. She's gone from being banished by Lord Zedd, to returning in a blaze of glory as the resurgent Mistress Vile. But how did this change come to be? And what ramifications does it have for the Power Rangers and Earth?  Much like Lord Zedd, Rita's history is just as mysterious. While Kyle Higgins  and Ryan Parrott each brought much-needed backstory to Rita, it's now Flores' turn to add another chapter. With revelations - and more than a few shocking moments - Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #104 is one you won't want to miss.  MMPR #104 is entirely devoted to Rita as we see her gradual transformation into Mistress Vile. We kick things off with Mistress Vile trying again to break Matt's resolve. She tells him that his sacrifice was in vain and that he means nothing to his so-called friends. T

Get physical and take on an evil empire... Strictly Limited Games , in partnership with Blowfish Studios and Emilie Coyo  have announced that they will be releasing an exclusive and highly limited boxed edition of Infinite-Beyond the Mind for both Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 4. The boxed release of the 2020 indie platformer is set to launch in spring 2023 and will be available to pre-order exclusively from Limited Edition Edition, starting on Sunday the 15th of January! 'Raised on battlefields in a world devastated by war, two women who share a bond over their special powers fall under the watchful eye of the tyrannical Beljantaur Kingdom. When one is abducted by Queen Evangelyn and her heavily armed forces, the other must spring into action and rescue her friend from captivity by any means necessary. Battle as Tanya or Olga through 16 side-scrolling stages rife with enemy troops, platforming challenges, and intense boss fights, overcoming waves of ene

Rob reviews Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II #1... It's hard to believe that it's been three years since Ryan Parrott first treated us to a team-up for the ages. Across the 5-issue mini-series, the Ranger and Turtle worlds collided as Tommy went missing, and Shredder ended up with the power of the Dragon Coin. And that's before the Turtles became Power Rangers themselves!  The original mini-series was a stunning piece of work. Parrott tapped into the highs of both franchises to create a rollercoaster thrill ride that started at 10 and didn't cool down. It had everything that a Power Rangers  and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles fan would want in a team-up between the two heavyweights. Now back with a sequel it also begs the question of whether  Ryan Parrott can top the previous installment. And while we're only one issue in, the answer is looking like a resounding yes!   So, let's dive in... Opening up onto the rooftops of

Rob reviews 2000 AD Prog 2313... It's been a few weeks since I reviewed the week's  2000 AD offerings. However, after suffering what I'm coining as "Prog-Slog", I'm back in that saddle and heading off into the Thrillverse!  Last time out and we had the special oversized Christmas Prog which gave some of Tharg's Droids the chance to let their hair down and give us some one-off specials. As such there are only two strips from Prog 2312 that are carrying over into 2313, and joining the long-running  Hope...In The Shadows. So, what's the full lineup?  Dredd finds himself in the thick of another classic case in Judge Dredd: The Night Shifter. Cyd continues to be lost within her memories in The Out: Book 3.   Pat Mills and Simon Bisley continue Joe Pineapples' swansong in Joe Pineapples: Tin Man. There's more supernatural goings-on in Hope...In The Shadows. And finally, the galaxy is in the throws of war in Proteus Vex: Crawlspace Judg