Manga Reviews

Sarada Uchiha Gets Overdue Spotlight In Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Chapter 21

Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Chapter 21 has arrived and instantly became one of the most important chapters of the series. It is certainly an important chapter for Sarada Uchiha’s character. Finally after playing mostly a supporting role Sarada had the chance to shine in the latest Boruto: Two Blue Vortex chapter. With that development an important thing was highlighted when...

10 Must-Read Shonen Jump Manga In 2025

The past year and half has been one of the more notable time periods for the manga industry. During this period from 2024 and beginning of 2025 we saw many notable mangas coming to an end. For Shonen Jump alone that the series that concluded include My Hero Academia, Jujutsu Kaisen, Mission: Yozakura Family, Undead Unlock, Komi Can't Communicate, and...

Dragon Ball DAIMA Ending Solidfies Toriyama’s Multiverse

Dragon Ball Daima aired its final episode this past Friday. With that we saw Akira Toriyama and the crew behind the show deliver an epic conclusion to Goku and his friend’s journey through the Demon World. There were a lot of cool things that were done in Dragon Ball Daima. That went from the fanservice to hype choices made with...

Storm #4 Connects Ororo Munroe & Naruto Uzumaki In Powerful Way

This past week’s Storm #4 was headlined by Ororo Munroe having dinner with Doctor Doom. With Doctor Doom’s current position as the Sorcerer Supreme and upcoming Marvel event headliner Ororo having a one-on-one meeting was an important one. Doctor Doom specifically attempted to get Ororo to become his mutant ambassador. But as important as that development is there was something...

Kafka Hibino Life Changing Decision In Kaiju No. 8 Chapter 118

Kafka Hibino has not had the greatest time in the latest Kaiju No. 8 chapters. In the current events Kafka is just holding on to his life after the revived Daikaiju of the Meireki Era using Kaiju No. 9’s body hit him with a fatal blow. The only thing keeping Kafka alive was his kaiju physiology. In his near-death state...

DC Comics

Weekly Comic Book Reviews For 4/23/25

Welcome back to another edition of comic book reviews round-up! This week we’ll be covering Absolute Wonder Woman #7, Amazing Spider-Man #2, Assorted Crisis Events #2, Batman #159, G.I. JOE #6, Green Lantern #22, Justice League Unlimited #6, The Last Boy #2, and One World Under Doom #3. Find out how these comic books turned out with the latest comic...

Batman #159 “Hush 2” Review

The opening chapter for Batman: Hush 2, or H2sh as DC Comics is now calling this sequel, was extremely underwhelming. Jeph Loeb and Jim Lee reliance on tried-and-true storytelling approaches for the Dark Knight ended up falling flat. A lot what was done was a story out of time when it is supposed to be set in a more modern...

Top Takeaways From DC Comics July 2025 Solicitations

DC Comics July 2025 comic book solicitations are here! Based on these solicitations DC Comics is going to be heading into the next phase of their DC All In direction. That includes Superman vs Darkseid’s Legion of Super-Heroes, a new Justice League of Tomorrow forming, Titans vs Crime Syndicate, and much more. Let’s take a look at the biggest takeaways...

Weekly Comic Book Reviews For 4/16/25

Welcome back to another edition of comic book reviews round-up! This week we’ll be covering Absolute Flash #2, Detective Comics #1096, Godzilla vs Hulk #1, Nightwing #125, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #8, Titans #22, Ultimate Wolverine #4, and Zatanna #3. Find out how these comic books turned out with the latest comic book reviews round-up below. ABSOLUTE FLASH #2 CREATIVE...

Titans #22 Review

Titans #22 is a major issue for the DC All In direction. That is due to it finally bringing the returning Deathstroke out of the shadows. Well, at least that is what is being teased after the Titans found out their greatest nemesis is behind all the recent villain attacks they’ve been dealing with. Given that the last time we...

Marvel Comics

Wolverine & X-Men Define Fate Of Ultimate Universe

Ultimate Wolverine has quickly proven itself to be one of the most important comic books in the new Ultimate Universe. That was cemented by how things ended in Ultimate Wolverine #4 with the revelation about the fate of Jean Grey and Charles Xavier in the Ultimate Universe. This revelation further strengthened the role mutants have played from the shadows in...

Weekly Comic Book Reviews For 4/23/25

Welcome back to another edition of comic book reviews round-up! This week we’ll be covering Absolute Wonder Woman #7, Amazing Spider-Man #2, Assorted Crisis Events #2, Batman #159, G.I. JOE #6, Green Lantern #22, Justice League Unlimited #6, The Last Boy #2, and One World Under Doom #3. Find out how these comic books turned out with the latest comic...

Amazing Spider-Man #2 Review

Joe Kelly and Pepe Larraz got off to an impressive start to their creative run on Amazing Spider-Man. They were able to balance this being a reset period for Peter Parker while making sure the character and his world moves forward. Creating that balance allowed how we are basically getting a fresh start, including Spider-Man’s Rogues Gallery in their familiar...

Weekly Comic Book Reviews For 4/16/25

Welcome back to another edition of comic book reviews round-up! This week we’ll be covering Absolute Flash #2, Detective Comics #1096, Godzilla vs Hulk #1, Nightwing #125, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #8, Titans #22, Ultimate Wolverine #4, and Zatanna #3. Find out how these comic books turned out with the latest comic book reviews round-up below. ABSOLUTE FLASH #2 CREATIVE...

Godzilla vs Hulk #1 Review

Godzilla vs Hulk is the second in the match-ups the Marvel heroes have against the King of Monsters. The first issue, the Fantastic Four barely survived their battle against Godzilla. While the Fantastic Four struggled against the King of Monsters, if there is one Marvel hero that could possibly be a match for Godzilla it is the Incredible Hulk. How...

Other Publishers

Weekly Comic Book Reviews For 4/23/25

Welcome back to another edition of comic book reviews round-up! This week we’ll be covering Absolute Wonder Woman #7, Amazing Spider-Man #2, Assorted Crisis Events #2, Batman #159, G.I. JOE #6, Green Lantern #22, Justice League Unlimited #6, The Last Boy #2, and One World Under Doom #3. Find out how these comic books turned out with the latest comic...

G.I. JOE #6 Advance Review

G.I. JOE #6 marks the conclusion of the first story arc for this series. Joshua Williamson and Tom Reilly have been very good about making a big impact with each chapter of this first story arc thus far. So the expectations are high for what they will be delivering in this finale. And they have already set-up an explosive finale...

PREVIEW: Transformers #20

The upcoming release of Transformers #20 on May 14th is pushing the question of “What’s next for Optimus Prime?” That is a big question to answer. Now Skybound and Image Comics has given us a first glimpse at what to expect with a preview of Transformers #20 to share. The most recent issue of Transformers featured a spotlight on the...

PREVIEW: Energon Universe Special 2025 (Free Comic Book Day)

Free Comic Book Day is just a little under two weeks away. One of the biggest comic books that releases on that day will be Energon Universe Special 2025. Skybound and Image Comics has provided us with an early look at what to expect from what will be included in this Free Comic Book Day release on May 3rd. For...

Weekly Comic Book Reviews For 4/16/25

Welcome back to another edition of comic book reviews round-up! This week we’ll be covering Absolute Flash #2, Detective Comics #1096, Godzilla vs Hulk #1, Nightwing #125, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #8, Titans #22, Ultimate Wolverine #4, and Zatanna #3. Find out how these comic books turned out with the latest comic book reviews round-up below. ABSOLUTE FLASH #2 CREATIVE...

Sales Charts and Rankings

March 2025 Comic Book Sales Rankings

It is time to check out the March 2025 comic book sales rankings. Things are getting murkier in terms of actual unit numbers. So, we must settle for going to ICv2 for their Top 200 sales rankings. It is not as good as actual unit numbers, but we must work with what we get. Keep in mind that the Top...

February 2025 Comic Book Sales Rankings

It is time to check out the February 2025 comic book sales rankings. Things are getting murkier in terms of actual unit numbers. So, we must settle with going to ICv2 for their Top 200 sales rankings. It is not as good as actual unit numbers, but we must work with what we get. Keep in mind that the Top...

January 2025 Comic Book Sales Rankings

It is time to check out the January 2025 comic book sales rankings. Things are getting murkier in terms of actual unit numbers, so we will have to settle for going to ICv2 for their Top 200 sales rankings. They are not as good as actual unit numbers, but we have to work with what we get. Remember that the Top 200...

December 2024 Comic Book Sales Rankings

It is time to check out the December 2024 comic book sales rankings. Things are getting murkier in terms of actual unit numbers. So, we must settle with going to ICv2 for their Top 200 sales rankings. It is not as good as actual unit numbers, but we must work with what we get. Remember that the Top 200 sales...

November 2024 Comic Book Sales Rankings

It is time to check out the November 2024 comic book sales rankings. Things are getting murkier in terms of actual unit numbers. So, we will have to settle with going to ICv2 for their Top 200 sales rankings. It is not as good as actual unit numbers, but we have to work with what we get. Keep in mind,...

Commentary

Wolverine & X-Men Define Fate Of Ultimate Universe

Ultimate Wolverine has quickly proven itself to be one of the most important comic books in the new Ultimate Universe. That was cemented by how things ended in Ultimate Wolverine #4 with the revelation about the fate of Jean Grey and Charles Xavier in the Ultimate Universe. This revelation further strengthened the role mutants have played from the shadows in...

Sarada Uchiha Gets Overdue Spotlight In Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Chapter 21

Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Chapter 21 has arrived and instantly became one of the most important chapters of the series. It is certainly an important chapter for Sarada Uchiha’s character. Finally after playing mostly a supporting role Sarada had the chance to shine in the latest Boruto: Two Blue Vortex chapter. With that development an important thing was highlighted when...

10 Must-Read Shonen Jump Manga In 2025

The past year and half has been one of the more notable time periods for the manga industry. During this period from 2024 and beginning of 2025 we saw many notable mangas coming to an end. For Shonen Jump alone that the series that concluded include My Hero Academia, Jujutsu Kaisen, Mission: Yozakura Family, Undead Unlock, Komi Can't Communicate, and...

Mary Jane Watson’s Venom Reveal Fumbled By Marvel Comics

Marvel Comics was being Marvel Comics once again with the big reveal of Mary Jane Watson being the All-New Venom. To say that this was a badly kept secret ahead of its reveal on April 2nd’s All-New Venom #5 would be an understatement. This create a distinctly noticeable vibe going into the reveal of Mary Jane’s new identity in the...

Absolute Superman #6 Reveals Kal-El Tragic Smallville Arrival

While Absolute Superman #5 concluded the “Last Dust of Krypton” the sixth issue acted as an epilogue to the opening story arc for the series. With this epilogue we got greater insight into Kal-El’s post-Krypton’s destruction life. Following the way the Absolute Universe has been presented thus far, that life Kal-El had was altered from his iconic origin. As we...

Comic Book Solicitations

Top Takeaways From DC Comics July 2025 Solicitations

DC Comics July 2025 comic book solicitations are here! Based on these solicitations DC Comics is going to be heading into the next phase of their DC All In direction. That includes Superman vs Darkseid’s Legion of Super-Heroes, a new Justice League of Tomorrow forming, Titans vs Crime Syndicate, and much more. Let’s take a look at the biggest takeaways...

BOOM! Studios June 2025 Solicitations

BOOM! Studios June 2025 comic book solicitations are here! With it we got a brand-new crop of comic books and trade collections to look forward to thanks to BOOM! Studios June 2025 solicitations. Comics to look forward to includes VR Troopers #1 by Mairghread Scott and Sebastian Piriz, Be Not Afraid #1 by Jude Ellison S. Doyle and Lisandro Estherren, and...

Top Takeaways From DC Comics June 2025 Solicitations

DC Comics June 2025 comic book solicitations are here! Based on these solicitations DC Comics appears to be revamping their continuity and adding making decisions that impact the status quos of many characters. Let’s take a look at the biggest takeaways from DC Comics June 2025 solicitations. BARRY ALLEN CHRONICLES NEW HISTORY OF THE DC UNIVERSE Credit: DC Comics Since...

Top Takeaways From Marvel Comics June 2025 Solicitations

Marvel Comics June 2025 comic book solicitations are here! Marvel is certainly going into their summer with plenty of big plans. Throughout Marvel Comics June 2025 solicitations we see that the company is expanding beyond relying on One World Under Doom to be the big selling point of their publishing plans. That includes a big new event by Jonathan Hickman....

BOOM! Studios May 2025 Solicitations

BOOM! Studios May 2025 comic book solicitations are here! With it we got a brand-new crop of comic books and trade collections to look forward to thanks to BOOM! Studios May 2025 solicitations. Comics to look forward to include The Killer: Affairs of the State II #1, Minor Arcana #7 and Mouse Guard Facsimile Edition #1. Take a look at...

Anime Reviews

Kinnikuman Perfect Origin Arc Episode 4 Review

Kinnikuman Perfect Origin Arc Episode 3 kicked this anime into high gear. We finally have our titular hero involved in the tournament and we have six different rings in the hometowns of the Idol Chojin ready for the upcoming matches. Let's go ahead and hit this full-spoiler review for Kinnikuman Perfect Origin Arc Episode 4! We begin with Terryman and...

Kinnikuman Perfect Origin Arc Episode 3 Review

Kinnikuman Perfect Origin Arc Episode 2 moved up two spots as it took 6th place in the Top 10 with an average household rating of 2.2 in the Japan TV ratings for July 15-21, 2024. More great news as this new Kinnikuman anime has seemed to find a good audience. I have high expectations for Kinnikuman Perfect Origin Arc Episode...

Kinnikuman Perfect Origin Arc Episode 2 Review

Kinnikuman Perfect Origin Arc Episode 1 was an excellent start to this new anime. Episode 1 held steady by once again taking 8th place in the Top 10 with a 2.3 average household rating in the July 8-14 TV ratings in Japan. It is good to see Kinnikuman Perfect Origin Arc holding firm in the rankings. I am psyched for...

Kinnikuman Perfect Origin Arc Episode 1 Review

Things are about to heat up with Kinnikuman Perfect Origin Arc Episode 1! I enjoyed Episode 0, a pure prologue designed to introduce new viewers to the Kinnikuman franchise. Kinnikuman Perfect Origin Arc Episode 0 did well in Japan where it took 8th place in the Top 10 for the week of Jul 1-7, 2024 with an average household rating...

Kinnikuman Perfect Origin Arc Ep. 0 Review

The new Kinnikuman Perfect Origin Arc anime finally debuted on Netflix. I have been impatiently waiting for this anime since it was announced over a year ago. I am a die-hard Kinnikuman fan. There is no franchise that I love as much as the Kinnikuman franchise. Well, maybe the Legion of Super-Heroes. But, that is about it. Of course, as...

Toys

Mondo Scareglow: Buy or Pass?

Mondo has established a name for itself in delivering some gorgeous and detailed Masters of the Universe collectible toys. We covered the insane Mondo 1/6 scale Battle Cat and the incredible 1/6 scale Skeletor. Well, we now have another mind-bending MOTU toy from Mondo: a Scareglow soft vinyl Timed Edition figure! Scareglow is one of the most popular figures from the...

MOTU Origins Rokkon: Buy or Pass?

Yesterday afternoon, Mattel Creations dropped a Masters of the Universe Origins surprise on us! After being teased on the box art for the Eternia playset, we are finally getting Rokkon! I have been anxiously waiting for Mattel to get around to creating an Origns version of Rokkon. This is such a cool figure and one of the few transforming Masters...

Buy or Pass: Mondo Juggernaut Soft Vinyl Figure

Whenever Mondo rolls out a new figure I know two things: 1. It is going to be expensive. 2. It is going to look insanely good! This latest Mondo figure is no exception. Mondo is kicking off 2024 with a timed edition figure in the form of the Juggernaut! Everyone loves Cain Marko, the roid-rage-fueled mutant bad guy powered by...

Buy or Pass: Mondo Masters of the Universe Skeletor Deluxe 1/6 Scale Figure

Mondo is known for delivering some of the most amazing and detailed Masters of the Universe toys at a premium price point. Well, it looks like Mondo has another expensive yet gorgeous MOTU toy headed our way. Mondo rolled out their new Masters of the Universe: Skeletor Deluxe 1/6 scale figure on June 20, 2023! This is a Timed Edition...

Vykron MOTU Masterverse Mattel Creations Exclusive: Buy or Pass?

Mattel just unveiled the pre-order for the latest Masters of the Universe figure: Vykron! This newest MOTU Masterverse figure is slated to launch on June 6, 2023, at 9 am PT. Before we discuss the merits of this latest Mattel Creations exclusive figure, let’s take a look at the history of Vykron. This character is most definitely a deep cut...