Geek Culture Reviews

Forget everything you know about the Power Rangers…  It’s been a few months since BOOM! Studios and Melissa Flores concluded their year-long swan song final arc to Mighty Morphin Power Rangers . While the original Rangers have their well-earned rest, we're back into Power Ranger territory with a whole new series - and if this opening issue is anything to go by, it’s going to get very dark.  Back at the helm is Melissa Flores who’s joined this time by artist Michael Yg . With this opening issue, the duo do a very good job in building their new utopian world, to then start in motion the one simple thing that’s going to make it all crash down. So what makes this new interpretation so different to what we’ve seen before?  With Power Rangers Prime #1 , Flores wastes no time in showing us how this new universe differs from that of what we’ve previously seen. The main thing here is that the Eltarians have seemingly colonised planet Earth. With Zordon’s people bringing a wealt...

What would you do if you could experience life as someone else?  Fresh from his writing duties with Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and Rogue Sun, Ryan Parrott takes us away from superheroes with the dark sci-fi tale Vicarious . Set within a near-future San Francisco, Vicarious takes us to a world where Proxies exist for the entertainment of the rich and famous. Teaming up with artist Eleonora Carlini , Parrott takes us into the mind of twenty-something; Justin Bright. Down on his luck and needing a way to make ends meet Justin soon finds himself drawn into the world of Proxies - humans who are implanted with technology that allows anyone to live through them. It isn’t long before Justin is experiencing his first encounter as a proxy and it’s one that’ll open his mind up to a new form of excitement and danger.  Straight from the off Parrott throws us into Justin’s life. We see his unsuccessful attempts at gaining employment, to being chased up by his landlord for his rent arrea...

BOOM! Studios is launching their new comic book adaptation of Jim Henson’s classic film Labyrinth next week, and if you can’t wait, we’ve got the official preview for you right here… Ahead of the landmark 40th Anniversary of Jim Henson’s seminal film in 2025, BOOM! Studios proudly presents the FIRST EVER graphic adaptation of A.C.H. Smith’s beloved novelization, which includes moments and scenes never shot or captured in the final feature film! Through dangers untold and hardships unnumbered, join Sarah for the very first time, or discover this brand new adaptation of her surreal adventure through the twisting and changing paths to the castle beyond the Goblin City, determined to save her brother Toby from the Goblin King, Jareth. Dance to the magic as writer Kyla Vanderklugt (Demon in the Wood) and artist Giorgio Spalletta (Alice Never After, Alice Ever After) visualize the entire story for the first time! Jim Henson’s Labyrinth #1 is set to release next Wednesday, September 18th 2024

Get ready to return to the past of B in BRZRKR: The Lost Book of B… BOOM! Studios have given us a first look at the highly anticipated BRZRKR: THE LOST BOOK OF B #1 . Series creator Keanu Reeves , New York Times bestselling author Matt Kindt , legendary artist Ron Garney , and the iconic Bill Crabtree –the original team behind the record shattering BRZRKR –reunite for the first time since the series’ conclusion for the next chapter in the second volume of BRZRKR: Bloodline s with BRZRKR: THE LOST BOOK OF B . ‘ This epic new chapter in the bloody saga brings the immortal warrior to the 13th Century! B. serves as the ultimate weapon of the notorious warlord Ghengis Khan, and it seems that no enemy of his empire can withstand the Berserker’s onslaught of havoc and death. But as the war grows ever larger, B. must question where his loyalties should truly lie…’ BRZRKR: THE LOST BOOK OF B #1 features main cover art by Ron Garney with colors by Matt Kindt , also available as a foil variant ...

A strong start to this new series from BOOM! Studios… Crocodile Black tells the story of Danny, a youngster who’s struggling with his own mental health in a world that’s currently in the tight grip of the COVID 19 pandemic. A chance encounter during a routine delivery job then sees Danny’s world forever change as he becomes the titular Crocodile Black. Now a murderous and quite effective killer, Danny takes his fight to the criminal underworld clad in a pair of black crocodile skin boots. It’s not every day that a comic is grounded so far within the real world. Here Phillip Kennedy Johnson wastes no time in taking us back to 2021 when the world was still in the throws of COVID 19. From mentions of empty fast food restaurants, to having to wear a mask during a trip to the grocery store, the world of Crocodile Black is very much part of our own. It’s this framework that also makes lead character Danny quite relatable too as we see him attempting to keep some sense of normality in a wo...

Dune: House Corrino #2 is heading to comic book stores this Wednesday and we’ve got the official preview for you right here… Renowned authors Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Anderson and acclaimed artist Simone Ragazzoni (Power Rangers Universe) continue the third and final prequel to the widely celebrated Dune! As the political intrigue surrounding what was once the most powerful house in the universe, House Corrino deepens, new relations and family secrets are brought to light. The conflict between the Fremen and House Harkonnen takes a monumental new turn, and genocide is used to cover up an assassination attempt. Dune: House Corrino #2 is set to land on comic book shelves this Wednesday, April 24th 2024

Things take a surprising turn as MMPR: The Return continues…  Since BOOM! Studios announced the premise to Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Return , questions has been asked as to what happens to the Power Rangers for them to go their separate ways. The answer to this question has to be a monumental one for Kimberly to sever all ties with her friends, and for Jason to go rogue. While Amy Jo Johnson and Matt Hotson briefly touched upon this event during their opening act, it’s here in the second issue that we explore that fateful event on the Moon.  The main bulk of this second outing is acted through flashbacks that catches the reader up on past events. Told via Kimberly’s viewpoint in the present as she speaks to Trini’s daughter we see the climatic battle between the Rangers, Rita, and Lord Zedd. With the big bad’s celebrating over a monumental victory over the Rangers, their party is soon crashed by a vengeful Rangers team looking for payback. As Zack, Jason, Trini, and Bi...

BOOM! Studios has given us a sneak peek at what to expect in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #118… ‘Reality hits Mistress Vile hard and she does the unthinkable, which puts her in dire straits, to the point where her survival is on the line! As Dark Specter’s relentless assault continues, Mistress Vile finds refuge in a familiar place, but finds unexpected company. But most importantly, where will fate lead a trapped Tommy, desperate to reunite with the other Rangers?’ Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #118 is set to hit comic book shelves in March 2023. 

Amy Jo Johnson returns to the Power Rangers to tell a poignant tale of love and loss… For most people of my age, we all grew up watching Mighty Morphin Power Rangers on television. The show became an instant hit and spawned countless toy lines, video games, movies, comic books, and a heck of a lot more.  Now to celebrate the shows 30th Anniversary (has it really been that long!?) Amy Jo Johnson , the original Pink Ranger, has teamed up with writer Matt Hotson to craft a “what-if” tale that’s arguably the continuation of the original series that is old timers have been waiting for. Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Return takes place in a future where 22 years prior to the comic, the Rangers defeated Rita Repulsa and Lord Zedd. After their victory the team goes their separate ways, yet remain tied together through their time as Power Rangers. Now in the present day the team have grown up and faced their own problems and challenges. However something evil is lurking in the darkness ...