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Mini Reviews: Sabrina the Teenage #1, Midnight X-Men #1, Tales of Wonder #2, Concrete: Stars Over Sand #4, Dinner Date #1

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Sabrina the Teenage Witch #1

Sometimes, the staff at Graphic Policy read more comics than we’re able to get reviewed. When that happens you’ll see a weekly feature compiling reviews of the comics, or graphic novels, we just didn’t get a chance to write a full one for.

These are Graphic Policy’s Mini Reviews and Recommendations.

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Sabrina the Teenage Witch #1 (Oni Press) – Corinna Bechko and Kano’s Sabrina the Teenage Witch #1 seamlessly mixes teen drama and horror with a pop of color. Kano’s cartooning is agile, especially when Sabrina is freaking out about her powers and new imp-ish energy. Also, Bechko sets up a magic system for the series, but doesn’t forget the part. As an added bonus, cartoonist extraordinaire Nick Cagnetti illustrates a four page backup about the witch/familiar relationship. This new Sabrina series hits right in the middle between the supermarket digests and Chilling Adventures, which is perfect for an ongoing series. Overall: 8.1 Verdict: Buy

Midnight X-Men #1 (Marvel) – Vampires and X-Men are two of my favorite things so Midnight X-Men #1 was an easy sell to me. And it lives up to the hype as Jonathan Hickman, Matteo Della Fonte, and Arthur Helsi build a vicious, theocratic world with the faintest sliver of heroism. One thing I’ve enjoyed about Hickman’s writing over the years is that he has mastered the build up to an “Oh shit” water cooler moment in key issues of his runs. He pulls another one off in Midnight X-Men #1, and Della Fonte’s design add even more gravity to the sequence. And this is in addition to Stryker and Nightcrawler’s religious debates, some weird science, and one hell of a romance. As a former X-Men fan fic reader, I love a doomed ship, and Jonathan Hickman basically centers the hook of this new comic around one. Overall: 8.5 Verdict: Buy

Tales of Wonder #2 (Image) – This book is worth reading just for the nine panel grid of sequence of thinly veiled Stan Lee and Jack Kirby analogues beating the crap out of each other. But for all the meta-ness in Steve Skroce’s script, this is mostly big, loud superheroics drawn in loving detail and flashily colored by Ian Herring. Sometimes you want to pontificate on how Lee was an asshole, but sometimes you want to see a jacked patriot, bear, sexy witch, and vomiting fly thing kick butt. Overall: 7.9 Verdict: Buy

Concrete: Stars Over Sand #4 (Dark Horse) – Paul Chadwick showcases his range as a cartoonist in Concrete #4 offering visceral thrills and reflective moments. Maureen escaping from the broken helicopter is an action film in miniature and is pure adrenaline while Larry tries to break through to a semi-amnesiac Concrete. The issue predominantly focuses on Concrete’s cognitive state after he was struck by lightning, and the unvarnished truth is that it’s not good. There’s a mournfulness to Chadwick’s writing that matches his hero’s confusion. But there are sparks of light and humor like when Concrete joke about, well, concrete lands at his keynote speech at a concrete conference. Overall: 8.6 Verdict: Buy

Dinner Date #1 (Ignition) – Vampires, online dating, the gig economy, and the “good for her” subgenre all collide in Dinner Date #1. Joanna Starer crafts two whip-smart, yet messy and likable protagonists in Izzy and Syd while Khary Randolph and Emilio Lopez bring the immersive NYC after dark visuals. Dinner Date draws on the sad and bleak reality of being a woman in 2026, but add blood, fangs, and delicious sense of humor. I enjoy how Starer and Randolph start the story as a straight up sapphic romance before giving it a genre twist. This is the kind of comic I need in spooky season. Overall: 9 Verdict: Buy

Preview: Magic: The Gathering: Untold Stories – Liliana #1

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Magic: The Gathering: Untold Stories – Liliana #1

Writer: Torunn Grønbekk
Penciller: Natalia Rerekina
Colorist: Lauren Affe
Letterer: Clayton Cowles
Cover artist: Natalia Rerekina

Liliana Vess is the most powerful necromancer in the multiverse, but her power came at a cost. For her strength and her mastery of death, Liliana bargained her soul to four powerful demons: Kothophed, Razaketh, Belzenlok, and Griselbrand. But now, Liliana seeks to regain her freedom and destroy the pact she wears etched into her skin.

Liliana’s journey has brought her to Innistrad, the rumored location of Griselbrand, and a plane rife with corruption, chaos, and suffering. Determined to hunt the demon down and reclaim the piece of her soul he took, her task will not be an easy one—for Liliana Vess is not the only seeker of vengeance upon the plane of Innistrad.

An all-new untold story from the world of Magic: The Gathering written by Torunn Grønbekk (Jane Foster: Valkyrie, Red Sonja, Catwoman) and illustrated by Nataliia Rerekina (The Witcher).

Cover of 'Magic: The Gathering - Untold Stories: Liliana' comic book featuring a prominent female character, mystical elements, and a fantasy landscape.
Comic book cover for 'Magic: The Gathering - Untold Stories: Liliana' featuring a character holding a skull, dressed in a purple gown, with an eerie moonlit background and zombies in the foreground.
Cover of 'Magic: The Gathering' comic titled 'Untold Stories: Liliana', featuring a dark-haired woman in a purple gown sitting on a throne with mystical wisps around her.
An illustrated scene from the fantasy plane of Innistrad, featuring a large, shadowy creature with bat-like wings looming over a dark, gothic town. The background includes medieval buildings and a haunting landscape, while various characters interact below, depicting a sense of tension and a struggle against malevolent forces.
A mysterious woman in elegant dark attire walks confidently through a medieval town, buildings and a church visible in the background. Speech bubbles indicate her reflections on her surroundings.
A chaotic scene outside a grand church, with a large crowd expressing despair and desperation as they seek help amidst claims of corruption and lost faith.
A dialogue scene from a comic book featuring two characters in a dimly lit, sacred-looking environment. One character is dressed in a regal outfit with a crown, while the other wears a hooded cloak and appears to be questioning her. The setting includes candles and gothic architecture, suggesting a dark fantasy theme.
A dark and moody illustrated scene depicting a character in a gothic setting, with stone walls and torches. The character appears to be confronting others, while another figure lies on a table in the foreground. Dialogue boxes indicate tension and conflict regarding heresy and cultism.

Preview: Dungeons & Dragons: Total Party Killers #3

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Dungeons & Dragons: Total Party Killers #3

Writer: Christopher Hastings
Artist: Denis Medri
Colorist: Dan Jackson
Letterer: Lucas Gattoni
Cover artist: Elizabeth Beals

Our heroes are on the hook! Tricked by the wicked Valindra, the monster party accidentally teleports into the Harpers’ secret base. It’s a fight for their lives against fearsome new foes, from a clever cleric to a hulking bard-barian. Meanwhile, Valindra attempts to attune the Gorget of Dominance—and if she succeeds, she’ll rule all of Faerûn! Can Looksy stop her with his adorably mischievous spells, or is this the end of our monstrous adventure?

Cover of Dungeons & Dragons comic issue featuring a knight battling tentacled monsters, with a female character in the background.
Cover of Dungeons & Dragons comic issue featuring a split design with a tentacled creature on the left, a mystical warrior in the center, and a skeletal knight on the right, with imagery of an ancient city in the background.
A group of diverse characters engaged in a conversation in a fantasy setting. One character with blue hair and a hood gestures while addressing others, including a large figure with an animal-like appearance and dark-cloaked individuals. They discuss teleportation and wizards in a light-hearted tone.
A group of fantasy characters engaged in a conversation, with one character looking concerned. Various characters display unique attire, suggesting different roles and abilities within a fantasy setting.
A comic panel featuring a group of diverse adventurers discussing their plans. One character, with blue hair, is speaking about saving their friend while another, with an octopus-like appearance, reveals a magical effect causing surprise and fear. The environment suggests a fantasy setting with stone walls and mystical elements.
A dark fantasy comic scene depicting a sorceress in a black gown with a gold crown, speaking to a group of robed figures in red. The background shows a mystical laboratory with glowing elements and a tower in the distance.
A fantasy comic scene featuring a powerful female character in black and gold attire holding a wand of illusion, speaking with a ghostly figure and a floating tentacled creature. The background depicts an archway, while the characters discuss magical secrets and abilities.

Preview: Star-Crossed #3

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Star-Crossed #3

Writer: Mark Millar
Artist: Corrado Mastantuono
Letterer: Clem Robins
Cover artist: Stuart Immonen

The two greatest thieves in the universe have a price on their head and every single bounty hunter alive is out to collect it.

Every bounty hunter in the galaxy is after the Space Bandits after they robbed the Queen of Most, but her two Royal Assassins are closing in fast and body-hopping their way to their prey. Can the girls outrun them?

Comic book cover of 'Star Crossed' issue #3 featuring colorful artwork of two characters holding guns, with a futuristic cityscape in the background.
Cover art for 'Star-Crossed' comic issue #3, featuring a woman with a gun and a child looking alarmed in a futuristic setting, illustrated in black and white.
Cover of the comic book 'Starcrossed' issue #3, featuring two characters in dynamic poses, one climbing a rocky surface and the other firing a weapon. The title is prominently displayed at the top in bold orange letters.
Two characters in a chaotic setting filled with weapons, one in a cowboy hat and vest, holding a strange firearm, and the other wearing a hood and holding a futuristic gun, discussing bathroom access before an impending confrontation.
Comic book panel with two characters in a colorful futuristic room, one character is wearing a pilot suit and the other a cowboy hat. They are engaged in a humorous dialogue about a bathroom mishap, with a toilet visible in the background.
A comic book page featuring two panels with characters discussing events around a pool area. One character appears concerned while another reassures them. There's a woman in a colorful outfit sipping a drink and another character working on a laptop.
A comic book page featuring two female characters discussing movies, with one character holding comic books. The scene transitions to a more intense atmosphere with crosshairs targeting two individuals, as a male character prepares to shoot.
A comic book page featuring two female characters discussing a heist, with explosions in the background. One character expresses surprise, while the other appears confident.

NYCC 2026: Alyssa Wong and Vincenzo Carratu kick off the new Baldur’s Gate 3 ongoing series with a tale of murder and mayhem

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Dark Horse Comics and Hasbro’s Wizards of the Coast have announced the new ongoing series, Baldur’s Gate 3, featuring fan-favorite characters like Astarion, Shadowheart, Karlach, and more. The first six-issue story arc will follow beloved vampire spawn Astarion Ancunín as he hunts a killer in Waterdeep, with future arcs revolving around Karlach, Wyll, Shadowheart, Gale, and Lae’zel, with appearances other Baldur’s Gate 3 characters.

Astarion’s story arc will be written by award-winning author Alyssa Wong, penciled by Vincenzo Carratù, inked by Elisabetta D’Amico, colored by Valentina Taddeo, and lettered by Buddy Beaudoin. There will be five cover variants available, with art by Gerald Parel, Scott Fischer, Angela Wu, and Tyler Walpole, and one blank character creation cover.

In the first six issues of Baldur’s Gate III, Astarion Ancunín is enjoying his freedom after escaping the clutches of Cazador Szarr. But when Waterdeep is rocked by a spree of gruesome ritual murders, Astarion must hunt down the killer before he becomes their next victim!

The next twelve issues (#7-18), following Karlach into the Nine Hells, will be written by Becky Cloonan and illustrated by Francesco Scimonelli. Stay tuned for more details next year!

Baldur’s Gate III #1 will be available in comic shops on February 24, 2027. It is now available for preorder from your local comic shop for $4.99. Catch a sneak peek at Baldur’s Gate III #1, in Dungeons & Dragons #2, available January 6, 2027.

  • Cover art for Baldur's Gate comic #1 featuring a musician standing on a ledge, playing a lute with a dramatic expression, set against a background of a fantasy cityscape.
  • Cover of Baldur's Gate comic featuring an elf character in a dramatic pose, with a fantasy cityscape in the background.
  • Comic book cover for Baldur's Gate, featuring a muscular character with elf-like features and intricate fantasy elements, including bats and foliage.
  • Cover art for Baldur's Gate comic issue #1, featuring a pale-skinned character with red eyes and blood, wielding a dagger surrounded by dark, dramatic swirls and blood-like patterns.
  • Character sheet for Baldur's Gate III, featuring sections for name, race, class, abilities, and a prompt to 'Venture Forth'.

Get a First Look Inside Canto: The Clockwork Chronicles #1

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The Mechanical Sea is calling, and Canto is ready for adventure! Following the announcement of the all-new ongoing series, Dark Horse Comics is giving readers a first look inside Canto: The Clockwork Chronicles #1 from Eisner- and GLAAD Award-nominated writer David M. Booher, co-creator and acclaimed series artist Drew Zucker, colorist Vittorio Astone, and letterer AndWorld Design.

Action! Suspense! Adventure! Set sail with Canto across the Mechanical Sea!

In this all-new ongoing series, the small knight with a big heart travels the Unnamed World to help those in need. That mission takes him to the mysterious Forgotten Isles, where jungle fauna mixes with strange machines. What happened to the Forgotten People who once lived there? That mystery must wait when catastrophe befalls his best friend, Mico the Malorex. Will Canto’s courage be enough to save his companion? Or will their journey end at the bottom of the Mechanical Sea?

Since its 2019 debut, Canto has captured readers’ hearts with stories of courage, friendship, and the belief that even the smallest hero can change the world. The Clockwork Chronicles begins a new era for the character while giving first-time readers an easy place to jump aboard.

Canto: The Clockwork Chronicles #1 features a main cover by Drew Zucker and Vittorio Astone, with variant covers by Duncan Fegredo and Mr. Oz, plus the first in a series of collectible “vintage pulp” incentive covers from Lukas Ketner, who will create one for each of the first six issues.

Perfect for longtime fans and first-time readers alike, this thrilling new adventure is filled with imagination, unforgettable characters, and a tiny tin hero whose kindness is every bit as powerful as his courage.

Series artist Drew Zucker will be in attendance at NYCC 2026 (Oct. 8-11), and writer David M. Booher will be in attendance at LA Comic Con (Oct. 30 – Nov. 1); both are available for interviews.

Canto: The Clockwork Chronicles #1 goes on sale November 18, 2026 with the final-order-cutoff on October 12.

Cover of 'Canto: The Clockwork Chronicles' featuring a small humanoid character in armor and a red cape, standing in water with waves splashing around. The background includes clouds and a colorful sky.
Comic book cover for 'Canto: The Clockwork Chronicles' featuring a muscular, red-skinned character wearing a Santa hat and a mechanical mask, with green vines prominently displayed.
A colorful comic panel featuring a pink bird soaring over the ocean at sunrise. Below, a character in a helmet appears disoriented on the sandy beach, while another character, an unusual creature with a beard, addresses the helmeted character. Speech bubbles convey dialogue between the characters.
A character in a black and red outfit stands in water, looking at a destroyed boat and rocky island in the background. Another character is seated on the shore, contemplating their next move as they share a story about a past conflict with a mechanical enemy.
A colorful comic panel featuring a mysterious figure with a red scarf surrounded by glowing plants, warning about their danger.
A comic panel depicting a character in a catacomb holding a map, with a creature attacking in the background.
Comic book cover for 'Canto: The Clockwork Chronicles' featuring Canto, a small knight with a sword, battling against a monstrous creature in a colorful, action-packed scene. The title prominently displayed along with the tagline 'Adventure! Danger!!'
Cover of Canto: Clockwork Chronicles Issue #1 featuring colorful characters, including a robot and a red creature, set against a whimsical landscape with oversized carrots and mushrooms. Text elements indicate the issue details and pricing.

Mini Reviews: Badrock #3, Hillbilly: The Treason of Twelve-Toe Maggie #1, Adventure Time Halloween Special, lien vs X-Men #1, Hello Kitty #2

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Cover of 'Hello Kitty and Friends: Hello World' comic featuring Hello Kitty with a magnifying glass, My Melody, and Kuromi holding a bag, with colorful background and playful elements.

Sometimes, the staff at Graphic Policy read more comics than we’re able to get reviewed. When that happens you’ll see a weekly feature compiling reviews of the comics, or graphic novels, we just didn’t get a chance to write a full one for.

These are Graphic Policy’s Mini Reviews and Recommendations.

Logan

Badrock #3 (Image) – Badrock went from being heartfelt, nostalgic, and a little badass to dumb in a hurry. Rob Liefeld, Seth Damoose, and Pedro Estouco serve up reheated Cold War leftovers in a half-assed dystopian world in Badrock #3. I’m also surprised Disney hasn’t sent their lawyers to take out the blatant Deadpool ripoff aka Vandel. But, hey, the action is still pretty cool, and Damoose set up a nice tech vs brawn battle when Badrock and the generically Asian superhuman Chynamo (Wtf is that name?) throw down. Overall: 5.7 Verdict: Pass

Hillbilly: The Treason of Twelve-Toe Maggie #1 (Dark Horse) – This is my first entry into Eric Powell’s Hillbilly stories, and it didn’t disappoint. He re-tells the tragic backstory of Rondell the Witch Killer and sets him off on a new adventure trying to get a magic hat from a particularly spry witch for the titular Twelve-Toe Maggie. There’s a folk poetry to Powell’s writing style, and I love all the digressions and talk of biscuits and molasses. This is basically Appalachian Hellboy/Witcher, and I’m here for it and want to go back and read the previous volumes. Finally, Eric Powell’s art style finds the right balance between pretty and ugly, and I love his design for Leon the wood booger. (I think he might be Mothman.) Overall: 8.8 Verdict: Buy

Adventure Time Halloween Special (Oni Press) – Finn and Jake come face to face with the grey areas between heroes and monsters in the dungeon crawling spectacular Adventure Time Halloween Special from Jeremy Malloul, Adam Seats, and Rebecca Nalty. Jake’s desire to fill up his adventurer punch card backfires, and he and Finn end up as minions in a dungeon with Seats twisting them into stranger shapes as the story progresses. However, walking in the monsters’ shoes basically upends their entire worldview. I love Adam Seats and Nalty zine-style art work and all the RPG references. It’s a fun bizarro version of Adventure Time, and Skeleton Princess is my new fave. Overall: 8.4 Verdict: Buy

Alien vs X-Men #1 (Marvel) – The xenomorphs cut through Marvel’s merry mutants with glee and green gore in Kieron Gillen and Gerardo Borges’ Alien vs X-Men #1. I love the blending of the Astonishing X-Men and Utopia eras, and Gillen and Borges’ take no prisoners approach to character deaths. There’s some crazy body horror stuff going on too. In the Chris Claremont/Dave Messina backup story, Kate Pryde becomes besties with the Brood Queen. This story is a little overwritten, but I’m here for the evil, villainous sapphic vibes between Kitty and Magik. Overall: 8.1 Verdict: Buy

Hello Kitty and Friends: Hello World #2 (IDW Publishing) – Hello Kitty #2 is a super cute celebration of community and also a darn good mystery. Seriously, Mariko Tamaki and Cody Lemieux pull out all the classic mystery stops, including red herrings and one heck of a cliffhanger. They also go deep into the Sanrio bench in this issue while focusing on My Melody’s daily life. (She’s totally me when I’m planning for events at work even though I have more of Kuromi’s sense of style.) This comic is truly my monthly oasis from all the bad things in the world. Overall: 8.9 Verdict: Buy

Preview: Witness Point #3

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Witness Point #3

Writer: Nathan Fillion · Heath Corson
Artist: Soo Lee
Letterer: Joshua Reed
Cover artist: Soo Lee

As they clash over AI’s role in society, newly-made partners Stevie Larque and William Bailey set out to find a missing developer. The trail leads through a seedy world of cybersecurity conspiracy theorists, underground app development, and billion-dollar AI startups.

Comic book cover of 'Witness Point' featuring two characters, one dressed in casual attire and the other in stylish clothing, with a mirror reflecting their images. Title and credits are prominently displayed.
Comic page depicting a narrative set in 1991, featuring characters discussing organized crime and personal relationships against a backdrop of a Las Vegas-inspired scene.
Comic panel depicting a conversation between Sheriff Carter 'Kit' Calhoun and town officials regarding an arson case.
A comic book page featuring two characters discussing a potential arson case over coffee, while another character is shown working on a car and a sign for a harvest festival in the background.
A group of people dressed in white robes stands by a swimming pool, engaged in a ceremony, while a few others observe from the side. Text bubbles provide dialogue about a matchmaking organization and its business practices.
A comic panel featuring a group of teenagers discussing a true crime case. Characters express concern and curiosity about a murder investigation linked to a missing person's case. Dialogue includes references to sources, speculation, and a vehicle related to the victim. The scene captures a mix of tension and camaraderie among the characters.

Preview: The Ring: The Man Who Beat the Man #4

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The Ring: The Man Who Beat the Man #4

Writer: Gail Simone
Artist: Elisa Romboli
Colorist: Iolanda Zanfardino
Letterer: Iolanda Zanfardino
Cover artist: Oliver Barrett

Cocky Liam the Bulldog’s next event is an over-the-top media circus, with his opponent, Ivan the Bear, showing up unconcerned with the preening and posturing—only ready to deal some real damage! Fellow boxer Ramon the Lion watches the match, preparing for a comeback and his own bout with the winner!

Produced in cooperation with the editorial leaders at the historic magazine The Ring, the Bible of Boxing, Gail Simone (Uncanny X-Men) is joined by the artistic team of illustrator Elisa Romboli (You Never Heard of Me) and colorist/letterer Iolanda Zanfardino (A Thing Called Truth) to deliver a series of exciting boxing battles and dramatic calculations in the ring!

A comic book cover featuring two boxers engaged in a match, with one boxer landing a punch on the other. The title 'The Ring' is prominently displayed at the top, along with the subtitle 'The Man Who Beat the Man'.
A hospital scene featuring a woman in a hospital bed, monitored by medical equipment, with a concerned family member by her side. A child is depicted running down the hospital corridor.
Comic panel showing a high school hallway with lockers, featuring a couple kissing
A comic panel showing a woman with red hair distressed, resting her head on a desk, while three confident women with ponytails pose behind her.
A comic page depicting a school scene with students. The first panel shows a girl with red hair after summer break. Other panels illustrate a conflict where one girl is pushed, leading to an emotional moment with hands reaching out and a message about love.
A graphic novel panel depicting a man with curly hair lying in a hospital bed, bandaged and visibly in pain. The background includes medical equipment, and text overlays express his feelings of hurt and emotional turmoil following an accident.

Preview: Only the Savage Are Left #4

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Only the Savage Are Left #4

Writer: Zack Kaplan
Artist: Stefano Raffaele
Colorist: Thiago Rocha
Letterer: Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou
Cover artist: Stefano Raffaele

While at odds with his depraved mentor, Ryder must escape deadly marauders, a horde of monsters, and total mayhem. The ever-growing dangers of the postapocalypse force Ryder to finally confront the possibility that he cannot survive this ordeal and save his first love without making the ultimate sacrifice.

A dark comic book cover featuring a figure with horns and a menacing stance, holding a weapon, surrounded by a horde of monstrous, undead creatures. The title 'ONLY THE SAVAGE ARE LEFT' is prominently displayed at the top.
Comic book cover titled 'Only the Savage Are Left' featuring a fierce character with a half-destroyed face, surrounded by monstrous creatures in a chaotic urban setting.
A comic book page depicting a tense confrontation in a dimly lit warehouse. The panels show a dialogue exchange between two characters amidst crates of cat food, with visible tension and danger as one character appears injured and the other is armed.
A comic book scene depicting a young boy with a shocked expression, a monstrous creature in the background, and characters engaging in a chaotic fight with guns and dramatic sound effects.
A chaotic comic book scene depicting characters in a night-time setting facing a monstrous creature. One character is yelling "Shoot it!" while another fires a weapon. Action sounds like "SMACK" and "BAM BAM" are illustrated, emphasizing the urgency and danger of the situation.
A dark, ominous scene depicting a monstrous creature with sharp teeth and glowing eyes threatening a terrified figure holding a children crossing sign in a comic book style. The figure appears to be defending themselves with a weapon, engaging in a tense confrontation filled with action words like 'SMAR,' 'THUMP,' and 'SLASH.'
A dark and intense comic book panel featuring a monstrous creature attacking a male character, who is defending himself. The scene is filled with dynamic movement and striking sound effects like 'SLAM' and 'BUDOM.' A female character is also depicted, taking action against the creature.
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