Geek Culture Reviews

Previewing Star Wars: The High Republic #10... "A NEW STORY BEGINS THIS ISSUE – THE SHADOW OF THE NIHIL! Following the terrible events of The Rising Storm, the villainous NIHIL are in retreat, hunted by THE JEDI. WAYSEEKER KNIGHT ORLA JARENI is attacked by a lone Nihil Stormship in deep space, a Stormship commanded by one of the Jedi’s own. Which of STARLIGHT BEACON’S number have joined the Nihil Horde? And how far will they turn from the light?" Star Wars: The High Republic #10 is heading to stores this coming Wednesday (20th October 2021).  Can't wait? Then check out the official preview pages below...

Rob reviews Star Wars: The High Republic - Trail of Shadows #1... Trail of Shadows is the latest chapter within  Marvel 's High Republic Star Wars era. Much like the main series - The High Republic - Trail of Shadows is filled with deep characterization and a very intriguing plot.  This 5-part series follows on from the events portrayed within The Rising Storm novel, and follows two new - and very different characters to what we've seen before.   During the battle of Grizal, Jedi Master Loden Greatstorm seemingly turns to dust in front of his fellow Jedi. Stellan Gios is witness to this and recruits fellow Jedi, Emerick Caphtor to investigate. While Caphtor's initial investigation leads to a dead-end, Gios is haunted by a nursery rhyme from his youth which could be the key to unlocking the mystery. Meanwhile in the bowels of Coruscant Sian Holt stumbles into her mystery. She's on the trail of her partner Keefer Branto who's meeting one of Coruscant's...

Rob reviews Alice In Leatherland... Alice In Leatherland is a 5-part mini-series that follows fairy tale writer Alice as she takes a giant leap out of her comfort zone to start life afresh in San Francisco. It's a bawdy LGBTQ+ comedy that's full of heartfelt moments, great writing, and some truly stunning artwork.  Alice In Leatherland is the creation of real-life couple Iolanda Zanfardino and Elisa Romboli , who both created this tale during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. If anything the pandemic has produced some impressive stories that wouldn't necessarily have seen the light of day - if we weren't all stuck inside. Anyway, the story follows fairy-tale writer, Alice as she deals with sudden heartache to venture on a journey of self-discovery - whilst attempting to write her story. Zanfardino does a great job in pulling you into Alice's world that comes to the ending to the opening issue you're fully invested in the character's journey...

Rob reviews Power Rangers #12... Power Rangers #12 is a milestone issue for the Omega Rangers - and the wider Power Rangers universe. Not only does it signify the end of the highly successful Unlimited Power Era, it ushers in the Eltarian War, and the reveal of the new Aqua Omega Ranger - well not exactly "new" as we all know who it is...but anyway.  This time around Ryan Parrott deals with the aftermath of the Yellow Emissary's untimely death. As a result not only have the Omega Rangers lost a potential ally Zartus has gained one. The death of the Emissary has resulted in the birth of the Yellow Empyreal, who wastes no time getting to grips with the Rangers. As the Rangers contemplate what's exactly happening, Drakkon appears with that final nail in the Omega Ranger coffin. Yes! the former Lord is back. But while he has influenced the Omega Rangers, have they influenced Drakkon in return?  So, the Omega Rangers are really in a mess. Not only are they str...

Rob reviews 2000 AD Prog 2253... Wednesday is here, and that means that we're about to take another trip through the 'Thrill-verse'. So much like William Shatner, let's strap in and head out into the unknown... It's much the same this week as the previous 5-strips continue. Dredd and Maitland are under pressure in ' The Hard Way . Jenny and her Demon resort to drastic measures in The Diaboliks . Pandora breaks out in Pandora Perfect . The war for Earth begins in Scarlet Traces . And finally, there's more intergalactic weirdness in The Out .  Judge Dredd: The Hard Way - Part 4 Dredd and Maitland are still deep below the Black Atlantic as La Reine Rouge has a hit out on the Accounts Judge. To make matters worse, one of the barmy assassins has blown the tunnel up and as such the horrors outside are now inside Atlantis Station. If that's not bad enough, Dredd has also had a run-in with a sentient war droid - all in a day's work for old Joe D...