Geek Culture Reviews

“An epic set of Myths: Monsters, Madness, War, Betrayal, Redemption, Isolation and Forgiveness all with a deeply psychological steer” Madness & Monsters is a 132-page anthology graphic novel that’s been created by Laurence Alison. Alongside a very talented team of artists, colourists, and letterers, Alison takes us on an epic journey across six tales full of monsters, madness, forgiveness, war, and redemption. As of writing the graphic novel is currently seeking funding via the crowdfunding website Kickstarter. Currently, the campaign sits at 100 % funding with 16 days remaining - so there’s still plenty of time to secure your copy! While I’m now very selective over what I back on Kickstarter, let’s just say that Madness & Monsters impressed me enough to hit that pledge button to add a physical copy to my bookshelf.  Much like my other anthology reviews, I won’t go into too much depth on each strip as I’m doing so will sour the experience. As such this review will almost a...

Slideshow have today revealed our first look at their upcoming Harley Quinn Premium Format Figure. Based upon the long sold out “Hell on wheels” figurine, this new version aims to capture the characters comic book look. Coming in at a whopping $700, you can now preorder the figure over on Slideshow’s website. But for those of us who can’t afford it….here’s some pictures!  Measuring 19.3” tall, 10.1” wide, and 7.3” deep, the Harley Quinn Premium Format Figure showcases the character in her classic harlequin costume. Simultaneously sweet and sinister, the Clown Princess of Crime throws a big smooch over her shoulder. She balances on her tippy toes while holding an oversized hammer, poise and posture reminding everyone that this doctor is both physically and morally flexible. Inquiring minds want to know … will she smack you with the mallet or with a kiss? With Harley Quinn, anything is possible! This fully sculpted DC statue presents Harley Quinn in the skin-tight asymmetrical red an...

It’s a double helping this week from Tharg and his droids over at 2000 AD. Not only do we get another instalment of the 2000 AD weekly Prog, the monthly Judge Dredd Megazine is here to!  And better yet, we’ve got the official preview for you right here…  2000 AD Prog 2409 & Judge Dredd Megazine 474 are set to go on sale this Wednesday, 20th November.  For more comic book and video game chat why not follow us on  TikTok ,  Facebook , and  Bluesky .

2000 AD Prog 2408 heads to newsstands this Wednesday and we’ve got the official preview for you right here…  ‘ The word of the week this week is friendship. While Judge Dredd is busy making some new friends - as ever - in Azimuth we find Dexter and Judge Anderson pinned into an awkward corner, while Syd is still in The Out, where she gets to meet Pride-Alpha Mrrpah of the Slam Imperial 47th Border Patrol. Rogue Trooper continues to walk Nu-Earth with his new ally Marcy, and in Nightmare New York... well, there are no friends in Nightmare New York.’ 2000 AD Prog 2408 is set for release this Wednesday, 13th November 2024

The Galaxies Greatest comic once again heads to newsstands this Wednesday, and we have the official preview for you right here… “This week sees Nightmare New York transition to a new artistic team, as David Roach and Peter Doherty join the story. They're following on from the work established by industry legend John Burns, who retired after starting the series and drawing the first four instalments. Sadly, John would pass away at the end of 2023, shortly after stepping away from the desk - so this story acts as a tribute to his pioneering work across comics. A landmark career!”   Joining Nightmare New York is ; Judge Dredd: Hater, The Out: Book Four,  Brink: Consumed, and Rogue Trooper. 2000 AD Prog 2405 is set to launch this Wednesday, 23rd October.  For more comic book and video game chat why not follow us on  X ,  TikTok ,  Facebook , and  Bluesky .  

As LEGO head closer to their celebration of 25 years of LEGO Star Wars, the company have teased what’s next for their Ultimate Collectors Series range.  Heading straight from the Dune Sea’s of Tatooine comes Jabba’s Sail Barge as seen within Star Wars Episode IV: Return of the Jedi. The set which measures just over 30 inches long comes with figures for Jabba the Hutt, Princess Leia, C-3PO, R2-D2, Bib Fortuna, Max Rebo, Kithaba, Vizam, Wooof, a Gamorrean Guard, and Salacious Crumb.   “ Relive Star Wars: Return of the Jedi scenes aboard Jabba’s Sail Barge with this LEGO® Star Wars™ Ultimate Collector Series display set for adults (75397). A top gift for any Star Wars fan or UCS collector, this playful buildable model measures over 30.5 in. (77 cm) long. It has adjustable textile sails and a top deck that lifts off and sides that fold down to reveal the detailed interior. Explore the cockpit, prison cell, armory and entertainment room equipped with Jabba’s bed and more. The ...

Sideshow and Hot Toys has revealed a sixth-scale T-800 - Battle Damaged version of the popular Terminator character as portrayed by Arnold Schwarzenegger in the film Terminator 2: Judgement Day…  As an all-time classic and a cultural phenomenon among movie fans, the Terminator franchise continues to offer fans insights on the perceptions of the future and AI through heart-pounding scenes, coining its enduring impact on the science fiction genre. The faithfully crafted battle-damaged version of the T-800 Sixth Scale Figure features a newly developed head sculpt with separate rolling eyeball, as well as an additional heavily damaged head sculpt revealing the endoskeleton with an LED light-up right eye; a meticulously tailored costume featuring jackets made in genuine leather (a battle damaged version and an additional one that is tattered on the left sleeve), a pair of pants also in genuine leather and a gray printed tee; weapons including a machine gun, a rifle, a pistol, a grenade ...