Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles x Godzilla #5
(W) Tim Seeley (A) Fero Peniche
Teenage Mutant Ninja Kaiju vs. Mechashredder!
The epic finale to the most radical crossover of the year! The Turtles have harnessed the power of the kaiju to face off against Shredder’s Mechagodzilla-inspired upgraded suit. Witness the glory of Leonardo/Godzilla, Raphael/Rodan, Mikey/Ghidorah, and Donny/Jet Jaguar.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Casey Jones #6
(W) Alex Paknadel (A) Amancay Nahuelpan
The critically acclaimed miniseries’ finale is here! Casey and Ludovic’s battle reaches its brutal, bloody end as a full-on assault on the Lodge goes down. Ludovic’s anger will turn toward Jack Marlin, who has forced him into this painful existence. Will Casey save Ludovic, help Jack Marlin, or suffer his own consequences for his righteousness?
Godzilla #9
(W) Tim Seeley (A) Giada Belviso
It’s an all-out monster attack!
Kaiju are appearing across the country and causing never-before-seen levels of damage! The only being that could keep them in check is Godzilla… or maybe Jacen… but, well, they’re both sorta preoccupied trying to get their own bodies back.
Will Godzilla’s physical form ever be resurrected? Will Jacen ever be free of the curse of Godzilla’s energy? Can anyone save America from total destruction?
Everyone’s favorite Flying Man is going undercover. Soaring into comic shops on July 8 is The Rocketeer: Infiltrator! from acclaimed creators Gabriel Hardman and Dean Kotz. During the height of World War II, Allied planes mysteriously explode midair and rumors spread of a Nazi superweapon. Cliff Secord, aka The Rocketeer, and actress Betty Paige will go undercover in an exciting espionage tale that will leave fans of Dave Stevens’ beloved franchise captivated.
The Rocketeer: Infiltrator #1 features covers by Gabriel Hardman, Dave Stevens, Dean Kotz, Joe Quinones, and Eric Britton.
In the shadow of the Burn, the Federation was left fractured, vulnerable, and nearly lost. Now, its fate hangs in the balance. As the Babel Conference unravels, Captain Sato must protect Starfleet’s ideals while enemies close in on every side. Meanwhile, James T. Kirk embarks on a dangerous mission that will test the limits of loyalty, courage, and sacrifice… Star Trek: The Last Starship #6 delivers a dramatic finale to the opening chapter as the Federation’s promise of peace and stability is threatened to be upended.
Star Trek as a whole has done an amazing job of examining our reality, politics, social issues, and society as a whole. It’s strongest when its stories are thinly veiled discussions about our lives. Star Trek: The Last Starship #6 delivers exactly that in an excellent finale to the opening chapter.
Written by Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly, the previous issue revealed the Babel Conference was about to collapse as a new order is proposed that would replace the Federation. Star Trek: The Last Starship #6 dives right into that, focusing on this new reality and potentially what it means, ending on a down note. While the series as a whole has had a theme of hope and fighting for what’s right, the issue absolutely ends with the death of the promise of the Federation.
It’s hard to not read this first six issues, especially this final issue, and not see its commentary on the reality of today as a fascist order upends the flimsy rules and reality that has guided the world for decades. Much like our world, this new order is guided by wealth and “capitalism,” instead of the more socialist ideals of the Federation and previously of Earth.
This new order also comes at the end of a threat, an attack by technology on technology, again something we’re seeing play out in our real world as the tech bro oligarchs march lock in step with their jackbooted buddies, all to gain wealth and power and attempt to install a new world order.
The art by Adrian Bonilla continues to be interesting with a style that’s hard to describe but really intriguing to look at. With color by Lee Loughridge and lettering by Clayton Cowles, the comic shines as James Kirk struggles to save the day. We get a better idea of the struggle he’s going through as we can physically see his new body impacted by the weapon deployed against the crew. There’s something visually interesting going on as the pages turn and we see Kirk torn apart as the dream of the Federation is torn apart, giving us a a perfect match of art and theme.
Star Trek: The Last Starship #6 is an issue full of action and drama that is both a low point but also doesn’t miss the hope and dream that drives the concept of Star Trek. The series has been fantastic so far and with this being the opening chapter, I’m excited to see what comes next.
Story: Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly Art: Adrian Bonilla
Color: Lee Loughrdige Letterer: Clayton Cowles
Story: 8.25 Art: 8.25 Overall: 8.25 Recommendation: Buy
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Saturday Morning Adventures #35
(W) Erik Burnham (A) Dan Schoening
While the other Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and their allies fight off Old Hob’s invading army of automatons, Donatello has made his way to the Pantheon’s flying fortress, hoping to find an edge against the extraterrestrial incursion. Too bad for Donnie, you almost never find smooth sailing in the third chapter of a trilogy! Before he can sabotage the starship to his satisfaction, the Pantheon appears — and they’re spoiling for revenge. Mutants, aliens, and robots all come together to make chaos in the thrilling finale to “Perils of the Pantheon”!
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder #6
(W) Dan Watters (A) Michele Bandini
The Shredder’s worldwide hunt for the Mourner brings him back to where it all began: New York City, where his renegade former pupil has assembled the final components for a device to tear open the mystical gates to our world. What peers through is terrifying and powerful, and it will test even the Shredder’s strength of will — and heart.
Return to Sleepy Hollow #5
(W) Casey Gilly (A) Savanna Mayer
Tim Burton’s Sleepy Hollow (1999) continues in Return to Sleepy Hollow!
In the final issue, Ichabod, Katrina, and Lotte unearth the horrible secret entangled in the roots of Sleepy Hollow.
After her mother is arrested, Lotte loses control, seemingly possessed by an entity starved for blood. Time has run out. Ichabod must accept the supernatural and put a stop to it before it kills again — before it takes those who are most precious to him.
Star Trek: The Last Starship #6
(W) Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly (A) Adrián Bonilla
In the shadow of the Burn, the Federation was left fractured, vulnerable, and nearly lost. Now, its fate hangs in the balance.
As the Babel Conference unravels, Captain Sato must protect Starfleet’s ideals while enemies close in on every side. Meanwhile, James T. Kirk embarks on a dangerous mission that will test the limits of loyalty, courage, and sacrifice…
A new terror has possessed the comic book industry. Just a week after its release, IDW Publishing’s The Exorcism at Buckingham Palace #1 has sold out at the distributor level and a second print is being rushed to ensure it arrives the same day as the second issue (April 29), giving fans an easy opportunity to get both issues at once.
From series creator and horror superstar writer Hannah Rose May and the terrifyingly talented artist Kelsey Ramsay, the chilling demonic tale torments London’s royal residence while uncovering the spine-tingling truth behind the family’s curse.
The Exorcism at Buckingham Palace #1 second printing – featuring new cover by Damien Worm – goes on sale April 29, the same day as The Exorcism at Buckingham Palace #2.
