Movie Review: Weapons (2025) – A Modern Horror That Hooked Me
I wasn't expecting Weapons to pull me in quite as much as it did. Watching it on the flight home from the UK to Canada, I was completely hooked by its slow-building suspense, creeping sense of dread, and cleverly woven mystery. With an intriguing modern take on witchcraft and multiple storylines that come together brilliantly, this is a horror film that lingers long after the credits roll. Here's why I think Weapons is well worth your time.
Back to a Galaxy long ago…Star Wars: Dark Droids Review
Can a galaxy full of trusted droids suddenly become the greatest threat of all? Star Wars: Dark Droids takes a surprisingly creepy dive into horror, delivering corrupted machines, plenty of action, and a heartfelt story centred on Lando and Lobot. While it may not leave a lasting mark on the wider Star Wars universe, it's an entertaining crossover with fantastic artwork and a premise that's hard to resist.
I Read Hellboy Out of Order... It's Working. Hellboy: The Crooked Man and Others – Review
I still haven't figured out the "correct" order to read Hellboy... and after finishing The Crooked Man and Others, I'm not convinced there is one. Appalachian witches, ghost pirates, ancient gods and some of the creepiest folklore I've read in comics make this an easy recommendation. It also gave me a notebook full of ideas for Sector 102—which is probably the highest compliment I can give it.
I Read Hellboy Out of Order... It's Working: The Silver Lantern Club Review
I'm still reading Hellboy completely out of order... and somehow it keeps getting better. The Silver Lantern Club swaps Big Red for ghost stories, occult investigators, and one of the most intriguing secret societies I've come across in the Mignolaverse. It might just be my favourite stop on this wonderfully backwards reading journey yet.
Young Hellboy: The Hidden Land – Adventures Begin
Young Hellboy: The Hidden Land is a wonderfully fun pulp adventure packed with hidden ruins, ancient monsters, vampires, and forgotten mythology. Seeing a younger, more curious Hellboy alongside Professor Bruttenholm is an absolute delight, while Scarlett Santiago makes an excellent addition to the growing Hellboy universe. Charming, mysterious, and full of adventure, this is another reminder of why I keep coming back to Mike Mignola's world.
The Most Corrupt Mega-City in Judge Dredd Explained
Welcome Dredd-Heads! It's time for another Sector 102 world tour! Today we're leaving the familiar streets of Mega-City One and travelling deep into South-Am to visit one of the most dangerous, and infamous, cities in the Judge Dredd universe. Welcome to Ciudad Barranquilla.
Better known to almost everyone else as...Banana City.
The Vatican in Judge Dredd: Humanity's Most Dangerous Ally?
Adventure a little deeper into the lore of 2000 AD and you'll discover one of the strangest—and arguably most powerful—institutions in the entire Judge Dredd universe: the Vatican.
Read on to learn more.
Book Review: Horus Heresy - Master of the First
Master of the First is a tense Dark Angels audio drama that swaps explosive battles for political intrigue and shifting loyalties on Caliban. Gav Thorpe once again proves he understands the First Legion better than most, delivering a compelling story of Luther, Astelan, and the seeds of betrayal.
From Murphyville to Mega-City One: Meet Judge Fergie Kilkenny
What happens when an easy-going Murphyville Judge trades green hills for the concrete canyons of Mega-City One? Join us as we explore the history of the Emerald Isle, its unique Judge force, and meet Sector 102's newest Exchange Judge, Fergie Kilkenny.
Zombies in Sector 102: The Dead Don't Always Stay Dead
Zombies. Secret experiments. Abandoned pharmacies. Welcome back to Sector 102, where every rumor starts with a whisper—and usually ends with a body.
I Read Hellboy Out of Order... It's Working. | Hellboy and the B.P.R.D. 1953
Before I knew it, I'd accidentally started reading Hellboy completely out of order—and somehow, it might be the best way to experience the Mignolaverse. Hellboy and the B.P.R.D. 1953 drops Big Red into a series of folklore-fueled cases packed with monsters, myths, and just enough dry humour to keep things from getting too grim. If you're wondering whether you need to read Hellboy chronologically, my answer is becoming a very enthusiastic... maybe not.
Why 'Valedor' Is Essential Reading for Every Aeldari Fan
This might be the definitive Aeldari story for anyone who loves Iyanden. From the ghosthalls of the Craftworld to the desperate battles against the Tyranids, this book has me ready to overhaul my own army.
Character Focus: Gloppus – The Bravest Little Gronk in the Galaxy
Some characters only appear for a brief moment, yet somehow become unforgettable.
Gloppus is one of those characters.
Character Focus: The Gronk – The Heart of Strontium Dog
Every great hero needs a sidekick. Batman has Robin, Sherlock Holmes has Watson and Johnny Alpha has... a nervous, furry alien medic with weak hearts and a habit of saying "Aaargh!"
On paper, The Gronk shouldn't work at all. He's timid, constantly terrified, physically weak and prone to suffering heart attacks at the slightest bit of excitement. He doesn't carry a weapon, he isn't a fearless warrior and he certainly isn't the sort of character you'd expect to survive for long in the dangerous universe of Strontium Dog. Yet somehow, he became one of the most beloved characters in all of 2000 AD.
Character Focus: Johnny Alpha – The Heart and Soul of Strontium Dog
There are plenty of iconic characters in British comics, but very few have the longevity, depth and sheer presence of Johnny Alpha.
As the main character of Strontium Dog, first appearing in Starlord before becoming a staple of 2000 AD, Johnny Alpha is far more than just a bounty hunter with a cool weapon and glowing eyes. He's one of the most complex and tragic heroes ever created.
ABC Warriors Hammerstein MK1 Droids – From Start to Finish
A quick stage by stage painting guide for ABC Warriors Hammerstein MK1, the kind of guide you would have found in the 90s to the 00s. I hope you enjoy.
Sector 102 // Exploring the Wild World of Pan-Africa
One of my favorite things about diving into old sci-fi settings is discovering places that feel completely different from the usual "one giant empire rules everything" future. Today, I am heading to one of the most unique regions in the Judge Dredd universe: Pan-Africa and wow, what a place it is.
Sector 102. // Kenny Who?
Kenny Who? is one of those obscure Judge Dredd characters who started out as a joke but ended up becoming a surprisingly memorable part of the wider 2000 AD universe. While he never achieved the fame of Judge Dredd himself, Kenny's appearances offered sharp satire, industry commentary, and some of the funniest stories ever published in the Judge Dredd setting.
Sector 102 // Chief Quartermaster Kara Swole
Chief Quartermaster Kara Swole has never let blindness slow her down.
A former Atlantic Defence Division armourer, Swole lost both eyes fighting mutant pirates beyond Mega-City One's sea walls. Declared unfit for field duty, she instead transferred to Sector House 102, where she now oversees the sector's vast armouries.
Feared by careless Judges and respected by everyone else, Swole can reportedly identify a faulty Lawgiver by sound alone.
And if the rumours are true...
She knows exactly who's walking into her armoury before they say a word.
Book Review // Star Wars: The High Republic – The Eye of Darkness
The Eye of Darkness launches Phase III of the High Republic with a galaxy trapped behind the Nihil's Stormwall and a Jedi Order struggling to fight back. While I enjoyed the story and its characters, I was slightly disappointed to discover I'd accidentally bought the audiobook script rather than a traditional novel.