Comic Review // Petrol Head — Speed, Steel, and the Heart of a Dying World
Petrol Head is a loud, colourful, high-octane blast of sci-fi fun. Packed with robots, racing, explosions and a surprisingly emotional story, this comic delivers far more than I expected. The artwork is fantastic, the world is wonderfully bonkers, and underneath all that speed is a story about survival, humanity and what happens when technology outlives its purpose. A seriously fun read and one I’m very glad I took for a spin.
Comic Review // Missionary Man: Going South — God, Guns & Mutants
What do you get when you mix a preacher, mutants, nuclear wasteland and a whole lot of bullets? Missionary Man! I've finally pulled Goin' South off the shelf, and it turns out it was exactly the sort of Cursed Earth madness I needed. Great artwork, brilliant post-apocalyptic Western vibes and, naturally, plenty of mutants. And yes... I'm already wondering how I can get some of these nightmares into Sector 102.
Book Review // Fires of Scorpio by Alan Burt Akers
Stepping outside your reading comfort zone can be a rewarding experience, and Fires of Scorpio certainly did that for me. With pirates, swashbuckling adventure, and Kenneth Bulmer's classic pulp writing style, this Dray Prescot novel reminded me why it's worth exploring older science fantasy. It wasn't an instant favourite, but it was a fascinating read that broadened my appreciation for the genre.
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.
Book Review // Judge Dredd: Dreddlocked
It’s been a while since we dove into a Judge Dredd novel, and this one has been sitting on the shelf far too long. It feels good to finally get it read and checked off the collection. It’s also helping to fuel my push into building up my Dan Abnett block while I continue to paint up my collection of Warlord Games Judge Dredd models. So this time around, we’re jumping into book three of the Virgin series, so let’s dive in.
Strontium Dog - Bubo and the Bad Boys
Strap in. Today, fur will fly, deserts will burn, and somewhere in the radioactive sprawl of the future, a train is about to leave the tracks.
Let’s learn about Bubo and his Bad Boys, mounted on their snarling morks!
Warhammer 40k - Blackstone Fortress: Taddeus The Purifier
Taddeus the Purifier is a zealot Ministorum Priest who follows visions he believes were given to him by the Emperor. Join me and watch the video of how I painted this stunning mini.
Chilling Out with Marvel’s Alien: Thaw
Just finished Alien: Thaw, and now I’m officially shook.
A frozen moon, a brilliant-but-driven scientist mom, and something very wrong lurking beneath the ice. When that something thaws, it’s not springtime — it’s pure nightmare. Written by Declan Shalvey, drawn by Andrea Broccardo.
If you love gothic sci-fi horror and aren’t afraid of xenomorphs, this is a Must Read.
Warhammer 40k - Blackstone Fortress: Janus Draik
Janus Draik is a Rogue Trader, renowned duelist, diplomat, Xenologist, and captain of the Draikstar. So why he is at the Blackstone Fortress?
Let’s discover his reasons together.
Warhammer 40k - Blackstone Fortress: Dahyak Grekh
Like many Kroot, Dahyak Grekh is a mercenary, working for the highest bidder. The Kroot mercenary code of honour is key to him – for it is through loyal service that the Kroot may consume new genetic material. Through eating many unfortunate inhabitants of the fortress and thus assuming their memories, Grekh has learned much of the mysteries within...
Predator: The Last Hunt. Marvel Finally Connects the Dots (Sort Of)
Theta Berwick’s been hunting Predators for years; but now, with a Super Predator on her trail and Dutch Schaefer’s brother thrown into the mix, The Last Hunt might finally live up to its name. Brutal, fast, and full of callbacks, Marvel’s latest entry finally gives fans a reason to hope again.
Predator Omnibus Volume 4 Review – The Final Hunt
Four omnibuses. Countless dead Predators. A reviewer on the edge. Can Predator Omnibus Volume 4 redeem this blood-soaked series, or is it just another trophy for disappointment?
Dark Horse’s Predator Omnibus Volume 4 brings Victorian hunts, Civil War chaos, and alien carnage to the finish line — but does the series finally deliver, or end in another mess of blood and bad ideas?
Let’s find out.
Comic Review: Predator Omnibus Volume Three – The Hunt Drags On
Dark Horse’s Predator Omnibus Volume Three delivers rogue hunters, swamp horrors, and alien chaos — but does this collection redeem the series or prove the hunt should’ve ended long ago?
Audio Review // Alien: Invasion: The Rage War, Book 2
Xenomorphs are terrifying enough on their own—but what happens when they’re organized, weaponized, and unleashed in swarms across human space? Tim Lebbon’s Alien: Invasion takes the stakes of the Rage War even higher, and it’s a ride you don’t want to miss.
Audio Review // Predator: Hunters and Hunted – Official Movie Prequel
Ever wondered what happens when a black-ops team trained to fight Predators finally faces the real thing? James A. Moore’s Hunters and Hunted is a bloody, fast-paced prequel to The Predator movie that delivers brutal action, shady government plots, and even a peek inside the mind of a Yautja. I break down the highs, lows, and why this one deserves a spot on your shelf, read the full review now!
The Predator (Movie Novelization) Review
Getting through some of the backlog, and next up is the movie novelization of The Predator. The film itself was… fine. Not amazing, not awful. So I was curious if the novelization would expand on the story and flesh things out.
Comic Review: Predator vs Archie Vol 2. (Dark Horse/Archie Comics)
What happens when bubblegum-sweet Riverdale collides with a bloodthirsty alien hunter?
The answer: chaos, gore, and more milkshakes than you’d expect. In Archie vs Predator II, Betty, Veronica, and Archie find themselves tangled in a multiverse of madness where no one is safe, not even Jughead’s burgers.
Curious? Grab your milkshake, dodge the plasma caster, and check out my full review to see if this bizarre crossover is worth hunting down.