Geek Culture Reviews

Rob reviews Robotech: Rick Hunter #1… Set after the events of the Macross saga, Rick Hunter finds himself up against a new threat, and plenty of ghosts from his past. Taking place within the aftermath of an attack on the Yokohama by a splinter group of Zentraedi, Rick will have to balance investigating the attack as well as getting to grips with his new prototype fighter, the YF-4 Veritech, and his newfound responsibilities. With appearances from plenty of familiar faces, Robotech: Rick Hunter aims to bring a new side to the much beloved anime sega.  The story here picks up 5 years after the ‘Great Robotech War’. Here we find series protagonist, Rick Hunter settling into his new role as Major General of the Earth’s Robotech forces, and overseeing the continued construction of SDF-3. Meanwhile a rogue faction of the Zentraedi have gained stolen equipment from a captured flagship, and have decided to launch an attack on Yokohama to please their Robotech Masters. As Hunter and his squ...

Rob reviews Skullfucker #3 from Warwick Fraser-Coombe… Much like the mysterious drug that plays a big part in its plot, ‘Skullfucker’ is a comic that’ll grab hold of you within its twisted embrace. It’s a story that both haunts and intrigues it’s characters - and readers - into delving deeper into the murky depths that Fraser-Coombe is taking them to. And if you’ve previously experienced The Shadow Constabulary and Revenger - Friendly Fir e, then you already have a pretty good idea to the depths that the writer is willing to go.  For those of you who’ve not experienced the world of ‘Skullfucker’, let me attempt to fill you in.  Taking place within a modern interpretation of London, we follow journalist, Max as he investigates an incident involving the construction of London’s cross rail. We learn through his interactions that Max is a pretty shady characters. He’s someone who Rupert Murdoch would no doubt love to have a chat with, and he uses the darker side of hos profession...

Previewing Sentinel #14: Heartbreak Spotel… Alan Holloway is back with another issue of Sentinel - the Starblazer inspired mini-digest that offers a complete story in 64-pages. And we’ve got a preview of what to expect below!  For issue #14 ‘Heartbreak Spotel’ Holloway is joined by artist Paul Spence, who’s no stranger to the Sentinel format (‘A Fare To Remember’). Fans of Starblazer are also on for a special treat as veteran artist Keith Robinson is providing the variant cover! ‘HEARTBREAK SPOTEL' is quite obviously inspired by the classic UK sitcom from the 1970s, 'Fawlty Towers'. We don't try to hide it. Naturally, it's all our own work and doesn't rip it off, but it was fun to do a comedic issue with a few names and themes that reflect such an iconic show. If you've never seen it, it doesn't matter, but fans will enjoy spotting the references.’ Sentinel #14: Heartbreak Spotel is currently crowdfunding via Kickstarter, with the campaign being availab...

The Darkest Hour is here… BOOM! Studios has revealed a first look at MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS #111. Kicking off the DARKEST HOUR event, taking place after the Reunited, Recharged era of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers the creative lineup of writer Melissa Flores (Power Rangers, The Dead Lucky), artist Simona Di Gianfelice (Firefly), colorist Raúl Angulo (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), and letterer Ed Dukeshire (The Woods, Irredeemable) sets off on this monumental 12-month event this August In the tradition of Shattered Grid and perfectly timed with the 30th anniversary of Power Rangers, writer Melissa Flores and Simona Di Gianfelice kick off the event they’ve been building toward for the last year that will forever change the Power Rangers universe.  “ Mistress Vile has won, or so it seems, with control of the Grid and Dark Specter’s infections spreading through the universe! The Rangers are presented with the impossible choice of saving either their friend or the universe against ...

Rob reviews Sephonie on Nintendo Switch… Anodyne and it’s sequel - Anodyne 2 - are two indie titles that punch well above their budget. Developed by a team of just two people, the action-adventure titles received great acclaim from their respective players. Now Analgestic Productions are back with an even more ambitious title; Sephonie.  Merging a rich narrative with puzzle-platforming mechanics, Sephonie throws you into the adventures of three scientists who find themselves shipwrecked on the titular island. Planning to visit the island to study and analyse its biodiversity, the trio originally intended this study to build a better relationship with the flora and fauna that resides on Sephonie. Parts of the narrative do get a little philosophical as themes such as social understandings, shared consciousness, and human emotions come into play. Naturally things aren’t quite this simple as the island has its own consciousness which started to sow its own seeds within the minds of the...